A new drive-thru coffee shop is on its way to Killeen as one of over 400 locations nationwide.

Name: Howard “Scot” Arey

The owner of a soul and seafood restaurant in Killeen has made a purchase to expand his business. 

A new hair and beauty business is coming to a Killeen shopping center next month.

A new commercial building is being built in central Killeen at the intersection of W.S. Young Drive and Elms Road.

Martin Ferguson doesn’t flinch when his company is the third plumber called out to fix a problem at a residential or commercial property. In fact, he is energized by troubleshooting and solving a tough issue for a customer.

There have been mixed reactions from Killeen leaders and others to the news of a potential $51 million apartment complex that could be built in north Killeen, not far from downtown where most buildings are vacant and revitalization efforts have failed.

Killeen resident Kendra Davis is actually a certified pharmacy technician. But when she couldn’t find a steady job in the industry, she decided to turn her passion for cleaning into her own business.

The old adage, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” rings true when it comes to selecting a home to meet local buyers’ needs.

With the north side of Killeen, as many see it, in a state of decay, the Killeen City Council may be soon approve a project which some believe might begin to turn things around.

Did Killeen squander an opportunity to create jobs and inject millions of dollars into the city economy?

An email to Killeen city officials on behalf of Camping World, a nationwide RV dealer, is shedding some light on why the company is no longer interested in converting Killeen’s Gander Mountain property into a new RV dealership.

Progress is being made on a new five-story banking facility in Killeen, set for an opening late this year.

Camping World, a national RV dealership, has announced it is no longer interested in setting up an RV dealership in Killeen’s former Gander Mountain location, a city official said Tuesday.

Nearly one month after being disapproved by the Killeen City Council, Jay Moore of Minnesota-based Oppidan Inc., will make a revised pitch on behalf of Camping World at Tuesday’s city council workshop.

As of Jan. 1, the north side of Killeen is expected to have a new thrift shop.

With renewed interest in bringing a national business here, many in the Killeen area are letting their opinions known — both on social media and directly to the Herald.

LONDON (AP) — Some protesters against a high-speed rail link between London and northern England were evicted from a park in the capital city early Wednesday after they dug tunnels and set up a makeshift camp.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — An international debate over how countries tax big U.S. technology companies such as Google, Amazon and Facebook is heating up, presenting a challenge for new President Joe Biden's administration.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce a wide-ranging moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands and waters, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment and address climate change.

PARIS (AP) — In a first for France, six nongovernmental organizations launched a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against the French government for alleged systemic discrimination by police officers carrying out identity checks.

Stock markets are down Wednesday as investors focus on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and the outlook for the economy as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s dispute with AstraZeneca intensified Wednesday with the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker denying the EU’s assertion that it had pulled out of talks on vaccine supplies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.

European football teams face losing up to $10 billion due to disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest forecast of the umbrella organization for clubs on the continent.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police said Wednesday that the fourth night of the Netherlands' coronavirus curfew passed more peacefully than the previous three nights marred by rioting. Even so, officers arrested 131 people, mainly for public order offenses and incitement.

The 2020 Tesla Model Y is an intriguing pick for an electric SUV. It has a relatively small footprint but provides cavernous passenger and cargo space. And with a current entry price of $43,190 including destination and handling fees, it’s also one the most affordable electric SUVs around.

BERLIN (AP) — A modified version of the Boeing 737 Max, incorporating multiple safety upgrades, has been approved to resume flights in Europe, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes that saw the planes grounded worldwide, the European avia…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Google says it believes hackers backed by the North Korean government have been posing as computer security bloggers and using fake accounts on social media while attempting to steal information from researchers in the field.

BEIJING (AP) — China's government called on Indonesia on Wednesday to treat a group of detained Chinese sailors fairly but gave no indication what their oil tanker was doing when it was found at sea transferring fuel from an Iranian ship.

TOKYO (AP) — A draft investigation report into the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown, adopted by Japanese nuclear regulators Wednesday, says it has detected dangerously high levels of radioactive contamination at two of the three reactors, adding to concerns about decommissioning challenges.

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is enlisting the help of robots to keep up with a surge in online orders.

From a wood-paneled library in his Boston mansion, new climate envoy John Kerry is talking the U.S. back into a leading role in global climate action, making clear the nation isn't just revving up its own efforts to reduce oil, gas and coal pollution but that it intends to push everyone in t…

Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce a wide-ranging moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands and waters, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment and address climate change.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. is deepening its partnership with Target Corp. by launching its first-ever home collection at the discount chain.

Starbucks’ recovery slowed at the end of last year as U.S. coronavirus cases mounted, but the coffee titan says it’s confident its U.S. business will fully recover by March.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities have detained the Iranian and Chinese crewmembers of two tankers that were seized for illegally transferring oil in Indonesian waters, an official said Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are preparing to push ahead quickly on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package even if it means using procedural tools to pass the legislation on their own, leaving Republicans behind.

As the pandemic raged through the U.S., Microsoft's business continued chugging ahead and beat Wall Street expectations for the last three months of 2020, powered by ongoing demand for its workplace software and cloud computing services as people worked from home.