Killeen to hold reception to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

KILLEEN, Texas (Sep. 12, 2024) - On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Killeen will honor Hispanic Heritage Month during a celebration and reception at City Hall at 2 p.m.

The event will take place at City Hall (101 North College Street) in the City Council chamber on the first floor. The community is invited to attend. The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce-Central Texas, Sociedad Cultural HispanoAmericana, the League of United Latin American Citizens Council (LULAC) Herencia #4297 and the Killeen-Fort Hood League of United Latin American Citizens Council (LULAC) #4535 have been invited, as Mayor Nash-King presents an official proclamation. A reception will follow in the foyer.

For 60 years, Americans have formally commemorated the Hispanic culture. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 - Oct.15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Hispanic Heritage Week began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan 20 years later in 1988.

The national theme of this year's observance is, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." The City of Killeen looks forward to celebrating the history and culture of Hispanic and Latin Americans, whose contributions are the heart and soul of our nation.

As one of the nation's most diverse cities, the City of Killeen looks forward to celebrating the history, culture, contributions and future of Hispanic and Latin Americans in our great city.