The CenTex Military Officers Association of America meeting for October is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Shilo Inn in Killeen.

Police officers and other members of law enforcement agencies from the Killeen area will trade their ticket books for order pads and unite at participating Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews restaurants to serve guests for a special cause.

Concerned Christian Citizens and True Deliverance Ministries of Killeen will host the Compassion Without Compromise Conference from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center at 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive.

FORT HOOD — The unusually cool weather Tuesday brought the “sound of freedom” from Fort Hood, rattling some windows and causing some concern among area residents.

Bell County Texas Democratic Women will host a political forum at their monthly meeting Oct. 21.