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For roughly the past year, Republicans and Democrats have picked apart the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic — and particularly how Gov. Greg Abbott has wielded his power along the way.
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Coryell County is now reporting a total of 4,947 COVID-19 cases, an increase of five cases since Thursday.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Jean Andrade, an 88-year-old who lives alone, has been waiting for her COVID-19 vaccine since she became eligible under state guidelines nearly a month ago. She assumed her caseworker would contact her about getting one, especially after she spent nearly two days stuck in an electric recliner during a recent power outage.
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Coryell County is now reporting a total of 4,942 COVID-19 cases, an increase of 11 cases since Wednesday.
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Bell County Emergency Management announced Thursday afternoon that it is working on the rollout of a new appointment scheduling software solution for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center resumed COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday for people whose second dose was due in February, but one veteran said he was recently turned away from receiving his scheduled second dose.
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DALLAS — Now that Texas’ mask mandate is ending, florist Lucy Alanis is reconsidering a rare treat she allowed herself in Dallas during the coronavirus pandemic: the occasional meal at a restaurant.
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The Texas Education Agency announced Wednesday the decision to wear masks at school during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be left up to individual school district boards.
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Coryell County is now reporting a total of 4,931 COVID-19 cases in the county's first update on its website since Feb. 25.
The Copperas Cove Independent School District issued a statement about the governor’s mask mandate reversal Tuesday.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to no longer require one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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The Bell County Public Health District identified three new COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to end the state’s mask mandate on March 10 — a requirement he imposed in July.
One man is in custody in the Killeen City Jail following his involvement in a traffic accident with a police vehicle and his subsequent fleeing the scene. Read more
One man suspected of being involved in the shooting incident at The Spot Bar & Restaurant on Sunday is currently in the Bell County Jail, according to a press release issued by the Killeen Police Department. Read more
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A man was arrested in Killeen on Tuesday and arraigned Friday on the charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Read more
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For roughly the past year, Republicans and Democrats have picked apart the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic — and particularly how Gov. Greg Abbott has wielded his power along the way. Read more
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Coryell County is now reporting a total of 4,947 COVID-19 cases, an increase of five cases since Thursday. Read more
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A status hearing is set for Monday in the case of a Killeen man who has been awaiting a jury trial on a capital murder charge from nearly seven years ago. Read more
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A Killeen resident chose to give back to the local community by handing out sandwiches and clothes to those in need Friday. Read more
Jamyron Keller dominated during district, but he did not do it by himself. Read more
The Temple Independent School District is always looking for ways to improve. Read more
State Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple, is coauthoring a bill seeking to expand access to broadband internet across Texas, his office announced this week. Read more
COVID-19 related deaths in Bell County increased by six on Friday, reaching a total of 385, as active cases continued on an upward trajectory. Read more
“To whom much is given, much will be required.” Read more
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in pricing during the week of the winter storm that caused power outages across the state, according to a filing by its market monitor. Read more
A Bell County judge this week decided to reduce the bond of a Florida man accused of raping a woman at a Killeen apartment complex pool more than four and a half years ago. Read more
PLAINS OF UR, Iraq (AP) — Pope Francis and Iraq's top Shiite cleric delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence Saturday, urging Muslims in the war-weary Arab nation to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting in the holy city of Najaf. Read more
Nearly 20,000 electric customers in the Killeen area — just under 30% of all customers served in the Killeen area — remained without power Tuesday, and there is no timetable for its return. Read more
Sixty days after the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee released its findings of Fort Hood’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, the post commander said progress is being made. Read more
Michael Veal may be new to high school teaching profession, but he is not new to life experiences. The 26-year Army veteran brings a wealth of knowledge, determination and discipline to students at Crossroads High School, Copperas Cove ISD’s alternative school of choice. Read more
For roughly the past year, Republicans and Democrats have picked apart the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic — and particularly how Gov. Greg Abbott has wielded his power along the way. Read more
The share of Texas residents living in economically distressed zip codes stands at 24.5 percent, the 10th highest percentage among the 50 states and District of Columbia, according to a study from the advocacy organization Economic Innovation Group. Read more
Ellison's Alex Fernandez (7) kicks the ball down the field against Bryan on Friday night at Ellison High School.
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