HARKER HEIGHTS — The Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center at 403 Indian Trail has put the call out for help with their little ones in the form of “foster parents.” Read moreFoster families needed for furry friends
A Killeen business that promoted a Facebook event inviting people to smoke and drink THC, and eat shrooms last weekend, also got a visit from the Killeen Police Department. Read more4-20 event leads to drug bust at Killeen lounge
The decision on whether to rezone approximately 195 acres on Featherline Road into a single-family residential area was postponed Tuesday because two members of the Killeen City Council were absent and couldn’t vote in a way that the request would pass. Read moreKilleen council postpones vote on Featherline rezoning, faces strong opposition from residents
Just over five years ago in Killeen, a baby died allegedly after being punched in the head by her father. This week, a second jury will be tasked with deciding whether Richard Howard Jenkins is guilty of a first-degree felony charge of injury to a child with intentional serious bodily injury. Read moreJury selection begins in Killeen child death case for the second time
BELTON — Several witnesses testified on the first day of a murder trial that a large, orange reclining chair thrown from a second-story balcony likely was the fatal blow that killed a 50-year-old woman in 2020. The victim, Nilsa Maria Arce of Killeen, allegedly had been thrown off her balcon… Read moreWitnesses: Orange recliner was fatal blow in Killeen homicide
A day after a fire at the iconic Hallmark Restaurant in Killeen, employees could be seen taking stock of the scene and cleaning up from the aftermath on Tuesday. Read moreShort on words, Hallmark Restaurant employees clean up after fire
The city of Killeen will be hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event at the Killeen Special Events Center, 3301 S. W.S. Young Drive, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4. Read moreArea residents can throw away hazardous waste at May 4 event in Killeen
I saw the famous Killeen Regional Airport for the first time Thursday.
The Killeen City Council is still moving ahead with plans for a new City Hall — although there is scant evidence that residents would support such a project.
Editor’s Note: “Inside City Hall” is a weekly column written by Herald government reporter Kevin Limiti about the goings on at Killeen City Hall. Email him tips and questions about City Hall at klimiti@kdhnews.com.
Killeen’s voters will have some big decisions at the ballot box in the coming weeks.
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Joe Burns, superintendent for Copperas Cove ISD, talks about the bond proposal for May 4, 2024.
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The Belton City Council unanimously approved a near-$1.5 million bid for the Standpipe Park project during a regular meeting on Tuesday. Read moreBelton awards contract for Standpipe Park improvements
Spring showers provided drought relief to Bell County as wildflowers are popping up across the region. Read moreBell County abnormally dry as Central Texas drought contraction continues
A 39-year-old Killeen man was identified Tuesday as the victim of a Monday fatal crash. Read moreKilleen man identified in fatal crash
The city of Troy issued a citywide boil water notice Tuesday after a water main break near Love’s Travel Center. Read moreTroy issues citywide boil water after water main break
A day after a fire at the iconic Hallmark Restaurant in Killeen, employees could be seen taking stock of the scene and cleaning up from the aftermath on Tuesday. Read moreShort on words, Hallmark Restaurant employees clean up after fire
During last week’s Killeen City Council workshop meeting, city officials discussed putting the memorial for the Nov. 5, 2009, massacre at Fort Hood — now known as Fort Cavazos — which killed 13 people, on the governing standards for the city of Killeen. Read moreWith 15th anniversary of tragedy approaching, City Council discusses annual support of Nov. 5 memorial
President Joe Biden says he's immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine now that he's signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also includes assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other allies. The Democratic president Wednesday reached the end of a long, painful battle with Republicans to secure urgently needed replenishment of aid for Ukraine and promised U.S. weapons shipment would begin making the way to Ukraine within hours. But significant damage was done to the Biden administration’s effort to help Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion during the monthslong funding impasse. Even with the new weapons and ammunition, it’s unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks against Russia. Read moreBiden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
HARKER HEIGHTS — A Harker Heights family and their dog is safe after a fire caused extensive damage to a home at 2206 Delaware Drive on Monday, officials said on Tuesday. Read moreHeights family and dog safe after house fire
KILLEEN — Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Roosevelt Huggins was well on the way to achieving his goal of becoming a biological researcher when a letter from the U.S. government arrived in the mail and changed everything. Read moreLouisiana native drafted into military service in 1961
Copperas Cove residents and commuters that hope to drive on U.S. Highway 190 south of town will need to find an alternative route Tuesday. Read moreTxDOT to close US 190 Tuesday
Early voting started Monday for the May 4 municipal election with multiple local elections in Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove. Read moreEarly voting begins in Killeen area for May 4 election
A Republican attempt to expedite an ethics investigation of a Democratic Minnesota state senator who’s facing a felony burglary charge has failed on a tie vote. Sen. Nicole Mitchell was absent Wednesday as the Senate reconvened for the first time since her arrest early Monday at her estranged stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Mitchell’s arrest has already complicated the remainder of Minnesota's legislative session because Senate Democrats hold a mere one-seat majority, making her vote critical for passing disputed legislation. But Democratic Majority Leader Erin Murphy says Mitchell will be allowed to vote remotely. Read moreAttempt to expedite ethics probe of Minnesota state senator charged with burglary fails on tie vote
Shoemaker’s Gustavo Marquez (10) pitches against Chaparral at Shoemaker. Marquez tossed a four-hitter with nine strikeouts in the Grey Wolves’ 4-1 victory.
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