After a heavy legislative session and three 30-day special sessions, lobbyist Stan Schlueter of the Schlueter Group had mixed news for the Killeen City Council. Read more
Social worker Carmen Young visited City Hall on Tuesday to address the issue of excessive bird feeders in her Lonesome Dove neighborhood in southwest Killeen. Read more
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A new eatery is open for hungry patrons of the Killeen Mall to partake in. Cuatro Tacos opened the storefront in the food court of the mall on Nov. 15, said Erika Rodriguez, the restaurant’s owner. Read more
A local veterans nonprofit groups will help area vets with finding a spot in the workforce during a job fair this week. Read more
The City of Killeen’s Animal Services division is requesting the community’s assistance through donations of blankets, towels and linens. Read more
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A Fort Hood soldier who shot a protester during a July 25, 2020. Black Lives Matter protest in Austin had a GoFundMe account for his defense bills canceled by the crowdfunding sight recently, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
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A man accused of fatally shooting another man in Belton after a dispute in July was arrested by U.S. Marshals Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Read more
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A federal judge could decide next week whether to dismiss an 11-count indictment against a Killeen woman accused of helping to cover up the murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen last year. Read more
PFLUGERVILLE -- The Killeen Lady Kangaroos traveled to Pflugerville on Tuesday night looking to keep their win streak alive, but came up short against Pflugerville Weiss 49-44. Read more
After a heavy legislative session and three 30-day special sessions, lobbyist Stan Schlueter of the Schlueter Group had mixed news for the Killeen City Council. Read more
Active cases of COVID-19 have dropped to only a few in recent weeks in Milam County, though officials are still cautious about possible variants. Read more
For 50 years, Help Heal Veterans has maintained the belief that arts and crafts are a “time-tested healing tool” for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. Read more
Local community leader Dr. Sonjanette Crossley will take the reins of a local holiday tradition next week after years of watching and participating. Read more
A new eatery is open for hungry patrons of the Killeen Mall to partake in. Cuatro Tacos opened the storefront in the food court of the mall on Nov. 15, said Erika Rodriguez, the restaurant’s owner. Read more
A local veterans nonprofit groups will help area vets with finding a spot in the workforce during a job fair this week. Read more
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Five new COVID-19 deaths were reported Monday by the Bell County Public Health District.
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Bell County continues to lag behind the rest of the state in vaccinations, according to the Texas Tribune, as 54% percent of Texans are now fully vaccinated.
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Deaths as a result of COVID-19 rose by five Monday, according to the Bell County Public Health District online dashboard.
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The Bell County Public Health District identified 41 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as active cases fell to 284 — 17 fewer than Wednesday.
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The Bell County Public Health District identified 35 new COVID-19 infections in Bell County on Wednesday, as active cases reached 301 — 24 more than Tuesday.
The Killeen Independent School District provided its first COVID-19 update since a federal judge made nationwide news last week, ruling Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in Texas schools violates the rights of students with disabilities.
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Eight new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported by the Bell County Public Health District on Tuesday, as active cases reached 321.
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The Bell County Public Health District identified three new COVID-19 related deaths on Monday as active cases rose to 356 — 52 more than Sunday.
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Cases of COVID-19 in the county fell slightly Friday locally, according to the Bell County Public Health District.
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The percentage of hospital beds taken up by COVID-19 patients regionally rose slightly Thursday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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The Killeen Independent School District reported just 33 active cases of COVID-19 among students and staff Saturday, according to the district’s online dashboard. It is the same number as last Saturday.
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Three new deaths from COVID-19 were reported by the Bell County Public Health District Wednesday as cases rose slightly.
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow would seek Western guarantees that would preclude any further NATO expansion and deployment of its weapons near Russia's borders. Read more
The city of Harker Heights announced Tuesday that one of its firefighters/emergency medical technicians — Cole Hagen Simmons — died while off-duty in a vehicle crash Tuesday morning. Read more
The air grew still Saturday at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery as the rain stopped moments ahead of the annual wreath laying at the cemetery. Read more
Cinergy is beginning its fifth annual holiday toy drive. All Cinergy movie theaters, including the one at 402 Constitution Drive in Copperas Cove, will be collecting unwrapped toys valued at $5 or more from Dec. 3-20. Read more
What a difference a few months make.
The city of Killeen is expected to finalize a contract this week to create a 370-unit upscale apartment complex in the northern portion of the city — a move that will be accompanied by a sizable windfall.
Beto O’Rourke, a politician from El Paso,will make a campaign stop in Harker Heights for a meet and greet from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Carl Levin Park, 400 Millers Crossing. Read more
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — As the U.S. Supreme Court hears a Mississippi case that could topple abortion rights nationwide, the state’s only abortion clinic is busier than ever: Volunteers continue to escort patients into the bright pink building while protesters outside beseech women not to end … Read more
Cotton Davidson signs a copy of his memoir, “Cotton Davidson: The Rifleman of the American Football League” as daughter Kelly Wood sits next to him on Saturday at the Coryell County Museum and Historical Center in Gatesville.
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