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The Killeen City Council is considering rescheduling several meetings to avoid a lack of quorum moving into the fall and winter seasons. Read more
The Mayborn Science Theater announced its August show lineup including Saturday matinee and evening shows, weekday matinees, free shows during the Central Texas College open house, Laser Friday and a tour of the night sky. Read more
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Killeen police responded to a mobile home in south Killeen this morning, and police verified the call came in as a "shots fired" call, however, police said it was not a shooting. Read more
COPPERAS COVE — Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Eddie L. Bell Sr. used the harsh lessons he learned growing up in a segregated 1950s-60s deep South as motivation to escape his stifling environment and make his mark in the world. Read more
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The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday that almost one-fifth of all hospital beds in Trauma Service Area L — which includes Bell County — are now filled by COVID-19 patients. Read more
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene. Read more
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A boil water notice effective July 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. for properties located at 4311 Shawn Drive and 3001 – 3105 Honeysuckle Circle in southeast Killeen is lifted effective immediately, according to a news release issued by the city of Killeen just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Read more
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HARKER HEIGHTS — The Harker Heights City Council Tuesday gathered for a 9 a.m. tour of the Waste Water Treatment Plant at 430 Pecan Drive, just north of the city’s soccer complex. Read more
Steffin McCarter didn’t get to jump for a medal, coming up three spots short (and less than 1½ inches) of reaching the long jump finals on Saturday at the Tokyo Games. Read more
The Temple Police Department is working an 18-wheeler fuel spill at northbound Interstate 35 by exit 301. Read more
The Mayborn Science Theater announced its August show lineup including Saturday matinee and evening shows, weekday matinees, free shows during the Central Texas College open house, Laser Friday and a tour of the night sky. Read more
A murder warrant has been issued for a 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man after a dispute. Read more
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday that almost one-fifth of all hospital beds in Trauma Service Area L — which includes Bell County — are now filled by COVID-19 patients. Read more
The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport has taken the first step to offering direct flights to Denver with upgrades funded by $1.38 million in federal and local grants. Read more
COPPERAS COVE — Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Eddie L. Bell Sr. used the harsh lessons he learned growing up in a segregated 1950s-60s deep South as motivation to escape his stifling environment and make his mark in the world. Read more
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The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday that almost one-fifth of all hospital beds in Trauma Service Area L — which includes Bell County — are now filled by COVID-19 patients.
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Unit commanders at Fort Hood can now question the coronavirus vaccination status of their soldiers, and the soldiers must be prepared to show proof of vaccination if they are unmasked on post after Fort Hood commander Lt. Gen. Pat White issued new guidance this week.
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The hospitalization rate for COVID-19 in Trauma Service Area L — which includes Bell County — surged over the weekend into Monday despite a slight decrease Friday.
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Fort Hood’s top commander has updated the post’s coronavirus policy, and soldiers on post could be asked to show proof of vaccination if asked by a supervisor.
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One local Killeen nurse practitioner is painting a dismal picture for those who are unvaccinated from the coronavirus.
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Active cases of COVID-19 rose to more than 900 in Bell County Thursday as infection and hospitalization rates continue to increase all over the state and country.
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Bell County continued to see a steady rise in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 Wednesday as cases continued to spike.
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Responding to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, two health care companies — including Baylor Scott & White Health — announced that they will now require vaccinations for its employees.
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Trauma Service Area L — which includes Bell County — continued to see the highest percentages of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas for the sixth straight day Tuesday, prompting the county health district to raise the local threat level.
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Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in Trauma Service Area L — which includes Bell County — are now the highest in Texas, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough announced Monday he will make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for Title 38 VA health care personnel.
BEIRUT (AP) — United in grief and anger, families of the victims and several thousand Lebanese on Wednesday marked one year since the horrific explosion at Beirut's port with a moment of silence and prayers at the foot of the silos that was shredded by the blast on that fateful day. 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
Unit commanders at Fort Hood can now question the coronavirus vaccination status of their soldiers, and the soldiers must be prepared to show proof of vaccination if they are unmasked on post after Fort Hood commander Lt. Gen. Pat White issued new guidance this week. Read more
The Copperas Cove City Council will discuss the possible demolition of two buildings in the city during its meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. Read more
The coronavirus is back in Bell County — and it’s back with a vengeance.
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The Killeen City Council is considering rescheduling several meetings to avoid a lack of quorum moving into the fall and winter seasons. Read more
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — In a story published Aug. 3, 2021, about Western wildfires, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the fire in Hawaii. It is the Mana Road Fire, not the Nation Fire. 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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