Jerry Edwards, the man at the head of a massive turnaround for the Harker Heights Knights football program, is leaving the school and taking a position in Grapevine, according to reports. Read moreHarker Heights football coach accepts position in DFW area
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a conference call with members of the media on Thursday questioned the initial investigation into a Fort Hood soldier’s death. Read moreCornyn: ‘More to be uncovered’ in Fort Hood soldier’s death investigation
A man died on Thursday morning after he was thrown from a motorcycle during a collision near East Rancier Avenue. Read moreMan killed in Killeen motorcycle accident
A Killeen man was indicted on a murder charge Wednesday by a Bell County grand jury in connection with a Temple’s first homicide of 2023. Read moreAffidavit: Witnesses saw Killeen man open fire in fatal Temple shooting
Ten applicants have been chosen to represent the newly-created Killeen Downtown Advisory Committee, and one spot on the new, 11-member advisory board remains to be filled. Read more10 applicants picked for new downtown Killeen committee
Whether tabletop games are a long time hobby or if you are looking to try something new, Game Knights offers space to enjoy and be entertained. Read moreKilleen game store moves to new, bigger location
Spring has officially sprung and the Central Texas area is matching that energy with plenty of seasonal fun. Check out some of the local festivals, bring the family (including the dog) to Pawz on the Plaza, run (or walk) a 5K race, enjoy some live music, or head to the planetarium for Warren… Read moreWildflower Arts and Crafts Festival, Copperas Cove Spring Festival, Pawz on the Plaza and more this weekend
Central Texas College is holding a public auction online through Wednesday for surplus items like electronics, office furniture, computers, iPads, restaurant equipment and more. Read moreCTC computers, other items up for grabs at auction
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In front of about 75 people, candidates for Killeen City Council, Patsy Bracey and Nina Cobb, offered their views on several issues during a forum hosted by the Herald on Feb. 27 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
Jerry Edwards, the man at the head of a massive turnaround for the Harker Heights Knights football program, is leaving the school and taking a position in Grapevine, according to reports. Read moreHarker Heights football coach accepts position in DFW area
Special needs stickers are now available from the Temple Police Department. Read moreSpecial needs stickers offered for Temple residents
Dozens of Belton ISD administrators, students and community members took to the Hubbard Branch subdivision in southeast Belton on Thursday to cheer on the groundbreaking of a new $44.6 million facility. Read moreBISD breaks ground for SE Belton elementary school
A Killeen man was indicted on a murder charge Wednesday by a Bell County grand jury in connection with a Temple’s first homicide of 2023. Read moreAffidavit: Witnesses saw Killeen man open fire in fatal Temple shooting
It’s been 10 years since a grain elevator explosion rocked the Central Texas city of West, but a Temple cyclist is keeping memories of the 15 people lost in the disaster alive through an annual bicycle pilgrimage. Read moreRide for West: Temple cyclist keeps memories of blast victims alive with annual trek
Having a party? You’ll need music, snacks, decorations and baby goats. Yep, baby goats. Read moreKidding around: Goat Shenanigans bringing yoga, cuddles to 3 Texans Winery
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a conference call with members of the media on Thursday questioned the initial investigation into a Fort Hood soldier’s death. Read moreCornyn: ‘More to be uncovered’ in Fort Hood soldier’s death investigation
A strike Thursday by a suspected Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five American troops and another contractor in northeast Syria, the Pentagon said. American forces said they retaliated soon after with “precision airstrikes” in Syria targeting facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, with one activist group reporting they killed fighters on the ground. The attacks threatened to raise regional tensions Friday across the Middle East. Iran and Syria did not immediately acknowledge the strikes. However, an activist group's report said the U.S. airstrikes killed eight Iranian-backed fighters in Syria soon after the drone attack. Read moreSuspected Iran drone kills US worker in Syria; US retaliates
Harker Heights business owner Phillip Sueoka protested at the intersection of Knight’s Way and Miller’s Crossing in Harker Heights on Wednesday near Harker Heights City Hall. Read moreOne-man protest in Harker Heights
KILLEEN — The Fort Hood Powerlifting Team took home the title of the National Team Champions as 92 current and retired service members from around the world participated in the 2023 USA Powerlifting Military, Police, and Fire Fighters National Championships on March 11. Holding special signi… Read moreWomen’s History Month at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Military, Police, and Fire Fighters National Championships
Most conflicts start small, but as they continue to grow, they can snowball into major problems. Crossroads High School paraprofessional Regina Shingledecker works in a special education classroom where she models productive conflict resolution skills to students within and outside of her de… Read moreCrossroads aide models conflict resolution to students
Janet Leigh, Rucker Preston and Jason Wolfe — the three candidates running in the upcoming Belton ISD school board race — will spend their evening on Wednesday, April 5, at Schoepf’s BBQ in Belton speaking with stakeholders about why they want to represent the district. Read moreBelton ISD school candidate forum set for April 5
Protesters angry at French President Emmanuel Macron are continuing scattered actions on Friday following mass demonstrations the previous day. Over 450 protesters were arrested as some 300 demonstrations drew more than a million people nationwide to protest against unpopular pension reforms. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said some 441 police and gendarmes were injured and that nearly 1,000 trash bins were set on fire in the French capital. Amid a weeks-long refuse collectors strike, trash bins have become a symbol of the protest against Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Read moreScattered protests continue as Paris reels from violence
Harker Heights’ Marivel Reyes (6) steals second base as Temple’s Weda Wiser can’t hold on to the ball in the rain at Harker Heights on Tuesday.
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