The City of Copperas Cove is reporting 427 total cases, 73 active cases, 351 recoveries and three deaths, according to a news release from the city on Monday.
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A temporary free COVID-19 state testing site has been established at the downtown Killeen Arts & Activities Center, 711 N. 4th St.
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Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the number of total cases has gone up almost daily. Since neither Bell, Coryell or Lampasas counties report increases over the weekend, the only indication to how the counties are faring comes from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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In total, there have been 176 positive cases of the coronavirus among both students and staff within the Killeen Independent School District as of Friday afternoon.
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There was no update from Coryell County and no new cases to report in Lampasas County, according to the Coryell County website and Lampasas mayoral Facebook page, respectively.
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Pending an extension of the free coronavirus testing in Killeen, Saturday will be the last day of the event.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services is now reporting 809,808 coronavirus cases in the state as of Thursday afternoon, adding a total of 4,615.
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Coronavirus numbers for Coryell and Lampasas counties remained the same on their website and mayoral Facebook page, respectively.
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Active cases of COVID-19 in Bell County spiked to 443 on Thursday — 36 more than Wednesday.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services is now reporting 805,082 coronavirus cases in the state as of Wednesday afternoon, adding a total of 4,564.
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Lampasas County officials reported three new coronavirus cases Wednesday afternoon.
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Bell County’s COVID-19 incidence rate rose to 112.1 per 100,000 people on Wednesday — a figure that was marked at 101.7 last week, according to the Bell County Public Health District.
Killeen-area residents can expect temperatures in the 70s by the end of the week on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
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The Killeen City Council workshop meeting will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday inside the council chambers in City Hall, 101 N. College St., Killeen. Read more
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A man was arraigned in Killeen on Monday for possession of marijuana less than five pounds but more than four ounces. Read more
North Pointe Church in Copperas Cove will be hosting a farm to family food distribution at noon Wednesday at North Pointe Park, 1899 North Farm to Market 116 in Copperas Cove, according to a news release. Read more
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A North Carolina based engineering firm has released a study regarding a particularly dangerous traffic location in Killeen. Read more
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The assistant city manager for the city of Killeen has submitted his resignation. Read more
Walgreen’s pharmacists will administer flu shots at Anderson Chapel A.M.E Church as part of a flu shot clinic Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1002 Jefferis Avenue in Killeen, according to a news release. Read more
The Copperas Cove Police Department is currently conducting an ongoing death investigation. Read more
Marquis Jones passed for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Liberty Hill seventh-grade A-team Lions won their conference opener 26-6 over Eastern Hills on Tuesday. Read more
The number of ballots cast during the first week of early voting in Bell County surpassed the number of early votes during the same period in the 2016 election. Read more
Temple Independent School District’s Wildcat Mentors program is accepting applications through the end of October. Read more
The Belton Independent School District earned a perfect score and “Superior Achievement” rating on an annual fiscal accountability review by the Texas Education Agency. Read more
The Killeen City Council workshop meeting will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday inside the council chambers in City Hall, 101 N. College St., Killeen. Read more
Online shoppers, bargain shoppers, collective shoppers - there are many kinds of shopaholics. While shopping has become increasingly comfortable with trends going online, you still had to visit your neighborhood thrift store to find a good bargain. Read more
HARKER HEIGHTS — Local business Painting With a Twist hosted a fundraiser on Sunday for the Wreaths for Vets program, which places wreaths on graves at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery during the holidays. Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge was incredulous as a federal prosecutor pushed to keep a 25-year-old man behind bars until his trial on a charge of having a Molotov cocktail at a protest in May. Read more
Many businesses shifted their focus online to stay competitive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
When Veterans of Foreign Wars posts were told they had to close down in the spring because of Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to close bars, the closures affected not only veterans, but also the canteen workers. Read more
Utilities have been a hot topic in Copperas Cove for quite some time, especially recently. Read more
Early voting seemed to continue running smoothly in Killeen and Harker Heights Monday after some hiccups were seen when voting began on Tuesday. Read more
Nina Cobb, a Killeen City Council at-large candidate, answers questions provided by the Killeen Daily Herald.
Ken Wilkerson, a Killeen City Council at-large candidate, answers questions provided by the Killeen Daily Herald.
Leo Gukeisen, a Killeen City Council at-large candidate, answers questions provided by the Killeen Daily Herald.
Carla Escalante, a candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Edward Skinner, a candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Mellisa Brown, a candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Tolly James Jr, candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Brockley Moore, candidate for Killeen ISD, Place 5, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Riakos Adams, candidate for Killeen ISD, Place 4, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Elizabeth Blackstone, a candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Stan Golaboff, candidate for Killeen ISD, Place 4, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Rickey Williams, a candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
David Mell, candidate for Killeen ISD, Place 4, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Placido Juan Rivera, a candidate for Killeen City Council at-large, answers questions provided by Killeen Daily Herald.
Louie Minor, candidate for Bell County Constable, Precinct 4
Calvin Brow, a candidate for Bell County Constable, Precinct 4, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Michael Copeland, a candidate for Bell County Constable, Precinct 4, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Gregory Johnson, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Martha Dominguez, a candidate for Bell County Constable, Precinct 4, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Steve Duskie, a candidate for 426th District Court Judgeship, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
AJ Torres, a candidate for Bell County Constable, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Michael Keefe, a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Eddy Lange, a candidate for Bell County Sheriff, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Jeff Parker, a candidate for 426th District Court Judgeship, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Hal Butchart, a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Chet Southworth, a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
Wade Faulkner, a candidate for 426th District Court Judgeship, answers questions from Killeen Daily Herald.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission launched infringements procedures Tuesday against Cyprus and Malta over their “golden passport” programs, in which wealthy people can acquire EU citizenship in exchange for an investment. Read more
Live Oak Ridge’s Willie Thomas (22) carries the ball against Audie Murphy during a seventh-grade game Tuesday at Audie Murphy Middle School.
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