Federal and local law enforcement agencies arrested the Killeen teen wanted in connection with the fatal Austin Sixth-Street shooting Thursday afternoon. Read more
The Killeen City Council will hold a rare Saturday workshop meeting to discuss what has been a dicey subject lately — ethics. Read more
Kenneth Lee Jennings, the man who police said used a fake ID to rent a U-Haul and buy a riding lawn mower has been charged with two separate crimes. Read more
After a stressful year, the 13th annual Harker Heights Food, Wine and Brew Fest is back on, officials announced this week. Read more
There are plenty things coming up in the next week for people of all ages to enjoy. Community-centered events like the Killeen Night of Fun, Copperas Cove Cone with a Cop or the Belton Downton Street Party are family-friendly ways to connect with fellow neighbors. Or catch the rodeo coming t… Read more
After a more than yearlong investigation by the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office Undercover Narcotic’s Interdiction Team, several law enforcement agencies executed four arrest and search warrants Wednesday morning, resulting in eight people being charged with various drug and human traffickin… Read more
Killeen residents who were financially impacted by COVID-19 could soon see rental assistance funds from the city to help them pay past due rents and future payments. Read more
Five local Killeen-area clubs are now considered off limits to Fort Hood soldiers, according to a III Corps Facebook post Wednesday. Read more
COPPERAS COVE — If you were to eat at Raising Cane’s in Copperas Cove and walk down the hall on the west side of the restaurant, you will find a display that pays homage to some of Copperas Cove’s athletes that have seen success in the professional ranks. Read more
If you drive a golf cart on a public street, make sure it has a license plate. Read more
A 10-month-long effort to get a Temple police detective the recognition he deserved paid off Thursday for a local couple. Read more
The Texas Department of Transportation mobilized staff to Buc-ee’s on Thursday as part of the agency’s Road Show program — an initiative that promotes safe driving practices. Read more
A 20-year-old Belton man was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on four sex charges involving alleged long-term abuse of a child. Read more
Diners hoping for a chance to win free Bubba’s 33 food for a year lined up outside Killeen’s newest eatery early Wednesday morning, hours before the establishment’s grand opening. Read more
Fireworks, festivities and fun will once again converge on Bell County next week as Fourth of July events return after a year delay. Read more
Seven more COVID-19 deaths from Bell County have reported to the state, more than a month following the Bell County Public Health District stopping its local coronavirus updates.
The coronavirus vaccine is available at Killeen area schools, clinics pharmacies and other locations.
H-E-B employees and customers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask inside stores, according to a recent policy change.
The coronavirus vaccine is available at Killeen area schools, clinics pharmacies and other locations, and Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law earlier this week that would ban businesses from requiring the vaccine for entry or to conduct business.
The coronavirus vaccine is available at Killeen area schools, clinics pharmacies and other locations.
In what will end up being the final coronavirus update specific to the city of Copperas Cove, there have been a total of 2,932 cases of the virus in the city since the pandemic hit the area in March 2020. Thirty-one cases were still considered active this week, officials said.
Nearly 300 Killeen Independent School District students received the first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the former Nolan Middle School on Monday. KISD and Baylor Scott & White have teamed together to vaccinate area residents 12 and older. Children under the age of 18 m…
Everyone age 12 and up are able to get a free coronavirus vaccine during a series of shot clinics at participating Killeen area schools between now and July 15.
Texas businesses that require customers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be denied state contracts and could lose their licenses or operating permits under legislation Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law on Monday.
Two local school districts — Killeen and Copperas Cove — either have hosted or are hosting coronavirus vaccine clinics in partnership with local hospitals to provide a vaccine to anyone 12 and older.
The Killeen Independent School District and Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s will be teaming up to provide kids age 12 and older with free COVID-19 vaccines.
Bell County Judge David Blackburn on Tuesday officially ended the local disaster declaration issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An FBI agent applied for a federal warrant in 2018 to seize a fabled cache of U.S. government gold he said was “stolen during the Civil War” and hidden in a Pennsylvania cave, saying the state might take the gold for itself if the feds asked for permission, according to court documents unsea… Read more
The last-ditch effort by state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to get his central issue of expanding the program to reimburse counties and cities affected by the 100% disabled veterans property tax exemption to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk ultimately failed. Read more
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify hours Friday in observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday. Read more
KEMPNER — Kempner resident Malyssa Allen and husband, Joe, recently moved to Central Texas from Leander and decided to try and meet some new neighbors at last week’s second annual Kempner Fest. Read more
Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, announced on Facebook Tuesday that he will seek re-election to a third term as the elected official for Texas House District 54. Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Parts of Sydney will go into lockdown late Friday as a coronavirus outbreak in Australia’s largest city continued to grow. Read more
Jameill Showers, left, a Shoemaker graduate who played for the Dallas Cowboys, works with quarterbacks doing passing drills during the 12th Annual CenTex Pro Football and Cheer Camp at Leo Buckley Stadium on Saturday, Jun 12, 2021.
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