Dozens of people are set to testify during a trial of an ex-Fort Hood soldier who is accused of shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin nearly three years ago. Read moreTrial set to begin in case of soldier accused of murdering BLM protester
The initial breaking news that a Fort Hood soldier had died on post didn’t come from Fort Hood officials. Instead, it was reported on a Spanish-language news website. Read moreFort Hood info on soldier’s death appears reactionary to headlines elsewhere
Jerry Edwards, the man at the head of a massive turnaround for the Harker Heights Knights football program, is leaving the school and taking a position in Grapevine, according to reports. Read moreHarker Heights football coach accepts position in DFW area
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a conference call with members of the media on Thursday questioned the initial investigation into a Fort Hood soldier’s death. Read moreCornyn: ‘More to be uncovered’ in Fort Hood soldier’s death investigation
A man died on Thursday morning after he was thrown from a motorcycle during a collision near East Rancier Avenue. Read moreMan killed in Killeen motorcycle accident
A Killeen man was indicted on a murder charge Wednesday by a Bell County grand jury in connection with a Temple’s first homicide of 2023. Read moreAffidavit: Witnesses saw Killeen man open fire in fatal Temple shooting
Ten applicants have been chosen to represent the newly-created Killeen Downtown Advisory Committee, and one spot on the new, 11-member advisory board remains to be filled. Read more10 applicants picked for new downtown Killeen committee
Whether tabletop games are a long time hobby or if you are looking to try something new, Game Knights offers space to enjoy and be entertained. Read moreKilleen game store moves to new, bigger location
Jerry Edwards, the man at the head of a massive turnaround for the Harker Heights Knights football program, is leaving the school and taking a position in Grapevine, according to reports. Read moreHarker Heights football coach accepts position in DFW area
Special needs stickers are now available from the Temple Police Department. Read moreSpecial needs stickers offered for Temple residents
Dozens of Belton ISD administrators, students and community members took to the Hubbard Branch subdivision in southeast Belton on Thursday to cheer on the groundbreaking of a new $44.6 million facility. Read moreBISD breaks ground for SE Belton elementary school
A Killeen man was indicted on a murder charge Wednesday by a Bell County grand jury in connection with a Temple’s first homicide of 2023. Read moreAffidavit: Witnesses saw Killeen man open fire in fatal Temple shooting
It’s been 10 years since a grain elevator explosion rocked the Central Texas city of West, but a Temple cyclist is keeping memories of the 15 people lost in the disaster alive through an annual bicycle pilgrimage. Read moreRide for West: Temple cyclist keeps memories of blast victims alive with annual trek
Having a party? You’ll need music, snacks, decorations and baby goats. Yep, baby goats. Read moreKidding around: Goat Shenanigans bringing yoga, cuddles to 3 Texans Winery
Dozens of people are set to testify during a trial of an ex-Fort Hood soldier who is accused of shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin nearly three years ago. Read moreTrial set to begin in case of soldier accused of murdering BLM protester
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.
The Bell County Public Health District on Tuesday lowered the COVID-19 community burden level to low as local cases continue to drop.
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.
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.
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.
Bell County’s COVID-19 threat level increased from medium to high as two new deaths were reported, raising the toll to 916.
The Bell County Public Health District announced Thursday that the community level of COVID-19 has been raised from "Low to Medium."
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.
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.
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 …
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.
Fort Hood’s top headquarters unit — III Corps — announced Monday that 17 soldiers under III Corps command were discharged from the Army last month for refusing to take the coronavirus vaccine.
The Ukrainian army is using Soviet-era helicopters on missions to the front lines in the fight against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Each day, they might fly three or four sorties, says the commander, whose Mi-24 attack helicopter, built about 40 years ago, is older than himself. The conflict in Ukraine is largely an artillery war, with territory being fought inch by inch under a barrage of shells and missiles. But the pilot says Ukraine’s aviation capabilities play a significant role in the fight. Several countries, including the United States and Britain, have pledged to send or have already sent helicopters to Ukraine since the war started more than a year ago. Read moreUkraine using Soviet-era choppers to pummel Russia from afar
Harker Heights business owner Phillip Sueoka protested at the intersection of Knight’s Way and Miller’s Crossing in Harker Heights on Wednesday near Harker Heights City Hall. Read moreOne-man protest in Harker Heights
The initial breaking news that a Fort Hood soldier had died on post didn’t come from Fort Hood officials. Instead, it was reported on a Spanish-language news website. Read moreFort Hood info on soldier’s death appears reactionary to headlines elsewhere
KILLEEN — With a time of 22 minutes, 18.7 seconds, Copperas Cove’s Andrietta Gayles, 39, was the first female to cross the finish line after running a 3K last weekend in Killeen. Read moreCopperas Cove woman finishes as fastest female in Killeen 3K
Janet Leigh, Rucker Preston and Jason Wolfe — the three candidates running in the upcoming Belton ISD school board race — will spend their evening on Wednesday, April 5, at Schoepf’s BBQ in Belton speaking with stakeholders about why they want to represent the district. Read moreBelton ISD school candidate forum set for April 5
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While losing a spouse can shorten anyone's life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows. Read moreLosing a Spouse May Be More Lethal for Men
Harker Heights’ Marivel Reyes (6) steals second base as Temple’s Weda Wiser can’t hold on to the ball in the rain at Harker Heights on Tuesday.
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