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Rain is possible for Central Texas early in the week, National Weather Service forecasts show. Read moreRain possible early in the week
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) hosted a free Beach Blast event on Saturday to kick off the summer opening of the beach. Read moreBeach Blast kicks off the summertime at BLORA
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As of Saturday, eight Killeen residents had filed to serve the remainder of the term for a vacant seat on the Killeen City Council. Read moreEight Killeen residents file to fill remainder of Wilkerson’s council term
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The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood is lower than it was a week ago, according to AAA. Read moreCentral Texas fuel prices back down slightly, AAA reports
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The City of Killeen is looking for volunteer board members for the new Arbor of Hope nonprofit organization, which will be an independent entity that leads the Bell County coordination and management of all homeless services working with the homeless population. Read moreBoard member applications open for new nonprofit targeting homelessness
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Carry the Load’s Westcoast Relay Manager David Lindsey explains the organization's mission to honor fallen soldiers and emergency responders before starting their relay at the National Mounted Warriors Museum on May 25.
WACO — The win did not come easy, and Connor Beeman did not want it to. Read moreFOOTBALL: Late TDs help Blue pull away from Red 37-22 in Victory Bowl
WESTPHALIA — Things were perking along Saturday morning at the annual Westphalia community garage sale under the pavilion at Westphalia Parish Hall. Read moreShopping daze: Westphalia community garage sale draws stream of customers
Two aspiring engineers took the top two academic spots this year at Rogers High School, beating out the rest of their classmates. Read moreMucha, Ranly top 2 Rogers High grads
Temple ISD will honor Mary Stroube Adams, an educator who served the district for 45 years, when it dedicates the Temple High School Library in her name during a ceremony at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Read moreHonoring a beloved educator: Temple HS library to be named for Adams
Two well-known comedians and actresses — Kym Whitley and Sherri Shepherd — will be performing their comedy special this weekend in Killeen. Read moreTwo Funny Mamas performing their comedy special this weekend in Killeen
For nearly eight decades, the body of Pvt. Myron Williams lay in Europe. On Friday, he was finally laid to rest among his peers at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Read moreWorld War II soldier laid to rest after being killed in Germany
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Bell County’s public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 ended Thursday.
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The COVID-19 level for Bell County was raised to high on Thursday as a new variant is leading to an increase in new cases and hospitalizations, health officials said.
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The Bell County Public Health District on Tuesday lowered the COVID-19 community burden level to low as local cases continue to drop.
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No new clients are being accepted at the Friends in Crisis Homeless Shelter in north Killeen — at least for now. Shelter officials confirmed Tuesday there are four cases of the coronavirus, prompting a lock down.
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Bell County reported four new deaths due to COVID-19 on its dashboard Tuesday, raising the toll to 922 as the total reported cases exceeded 50,000.
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Bell County reported two new deaths due to COVID-19 on its dashboard Monday, raising the toll to 918 as the community burden levels remain high.
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Bell County’s COVID-19 threat level increased from medium to high as two new deaths were reported, raising the toll to 916.
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The Bell County Public Health District announced Thursday that the community level of COVID-19 has been raised from "Low to Medium."
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Bell County reported two new deaths due to COVID-19 on its dashboard Tuesday, raising the toll to 914 as vaccines remain to be the best protection available against hospitalizations, experts said.
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Bell County health officials reported a new death due to COVID-19, raising the toll to 912 as subvariants come into play in new cases.
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A month after her critically ill husband was hospitalized with complications related to COVID-19, and doctors told her there was nothing more they could do to try and save his life, Angenet Wilkerson was driving home to Killeen from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple when she …
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A spike in Bell County COVID-19 cases — 227 — has occurred in the last two weeks and has primarily affected people in their 20s, health officials said Friday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia’s war has killed at least 500 Ukrainian children since it started more than 15 months ago. Zelenskyy provided the number on Sunday hours after rescue workers found the body of a 2-year-old girl who died in one of the latest Russian strikes. He said of the young people who have lost their lives since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, “Many of them could have become famous scholars, artists, sports champions, contributing to Ukraine’s history.” Zelenskyy said it was impossible to establish the exact number of children who were casualties due to the ongoing hostilities and because some areas are under Russian occupation. Read moreUkrainian president says at least 500 children killed by war
Isn’t it funny how a simple phrase someone says can trigger the thought of something else? This happened to me recently in the office: Wednesday as a matter of fact. Read moreWhy are movie quotes so doggone memorable?
For nearly eight decades, the body of Pvt. Myron Williams lay in Europe. On Friday, he was finally laid to rest among his peers at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Read moreWorld War II soldier laid to rest after being killed in Germany
Sticking to their culture, two Panamanians from Killeen showed out to support two fellow Panamanians in Copperas Cove as they cut the ribbon on their new nutritional drink and food shop in the city. Read moreNew nutritional food/drink store opens in Copperas Cove
As of Saturday, eight Killeen residents had filed to serve the remainder of the term for a vacant seat on the Killeen City Council. Read moreEight Killeen residents file to fill remainder of Wilkerson’s council term
A relative of passenger who was injured in Friday's train accident argues with health workers at a hospital in Balasore district, in the eastern state of Orissa, India, Sunday, June 4, 2023. The train derailment in eastern India that killed more than 300 people and injured hundreds more was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks, India’s railways minister said Sunday. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Read moreIndia Train Derailment
Gatesville's Steven Bomar (71) of the Red team helps set up a block for a receiver during the Super CenTex FCA Victory Bowl on Saturday at Waco ISD Stadium.
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