With sirens blaring in Killeen and cellphones buzzing with weather alerts, a troubling storm system veered up the western edge of the Killeen-Copperas Cove area on Friday morning. Read moreSirens sounded in Killeen; tornado reported north of Bell County
Starting Monday the city of Killeen’s Department of Public Works will begin three road projects, according to a city news release. Read moreRoad projects beginning in Killeen on Monday
COPPERAS COVE — A Copperas Cove man was arrested this week after allegedly leaving a backpack of drugs in the Copperas Cove Junior High parking lot. Read moreCove man arrested after drug-filled backpack found at middle school
A Killeen man who pointed a pistol at a woman during an argument last year was sentenced this week to a prison term for armed assault. Read moreKilleen man sentenced to 2 years in prison for pointing pistol at woman
The Celebrate Killeen Multicultural Festival was canceled due to severe weather, a news release from the city of Killeen said Friday. Read moreCity officials cancel annual Celebrate Killeen Fest
Central Texas College will host a spring Music Showcase featuring the choir, band and individual performers on Tuesday. Read moreCTC spring music show to fund music scholarships
NOLANVILLE — The sound is unmistakable. Read moreMiniature tank battles taking place in Nolanville
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.
Reader wants to know why Killeen mowed state highway out of season
Joe Burns, superintendent for Copperas Cove ISD, talks about the bond proposal for May 4, 2024.
BURNET — After losing the series opener at home, Gatesville regained momentum, but the Hornets could not maintain it. Read more4A SOFTBALL: Gatesville forces Game 3 but eliminated by Burnet 17-4
Although a National Weather Service-issued tornado watch ended on Friday evening, unfavorable conditions will persist through the weekend. Read moreWet weekend expected
Holy Trinity Catholic High School has emerged as the winner in the academic events and Lincoln Douglas debate categories at this year’s State Academic Meet. Read moreHoly Trinity wins at State Academic Meet
If you live in Texas, one thing is for sure: There’s going to be a natural disaster somewhere in the state almost every year. Read moreEmergency equipment sales tax holiday starts Saturday
The Temple Police Department is investigating the death of a woman on Thursday. Read morePolice investigate death in South Temple
An ex-employee of a Texas-based law firm was indicted this week after Killeen police said he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of several years and allegedly used some of the money to purchase more than 100 firearms. Read moreCourt documents: IT employee embezzled nearly $400K from Killeen law firm, bought more than 100 guns
NOLANVILLE — The sound is unmistakable. Read moreMiniature tank battles taking place in Nolanville
Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. And Egypt is intensifying efforts to broker a deal to end the war and stave off a planned Israeli ground offensive into the southern city of Rafah. The Israeli military has massed dozens of tanks and armored vehicles in southern Israel close to Rafah and hit locations in the city in near-daily airstrikes. Rafah is on the border with Egypt. Egypt has cautioned that an offensive into Rafah could have “catastrophic consequences” on the humanitarian situation in Gaza as well as on regional peace and security. Hamas’ statement on Saturday came hours after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel. Read moreHamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
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 — A Copperas Cove man was arrested this week after allegedly leaving a backpack of drugs in the Copperas Cove Junior High parking lot. Read moreCove man arrested after drug-filled backpack found at middle school
COPPERAS COVE — Opponents of the proposed $175 million Copperas Cove Independent School District bond cried foul on social media this week when pro-bond mailers were spotted with the Copperas Cove Housing Authority return address on them. Read moreCove Housing Authority lead explains pro-bond mailer mistake
Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities. But five months before the first general election votes are cast, the former president’s campaign has little apparent organization to show for those ambitions. The Trump campaign removed its point person for coalitions and hasn’t announced a replacement. The Republican Party’s minority outreach offices across the country have been shuttered and replaced by businesses that include a check-cashing store, an ice cream shop and a sex-toy store. The Trump campaign says it won’t announce its spending or staffing on minority coalition efforts but promises a “comprehensive” effort and believes it has advantages over the reelection bid of Democratic President Joe Biden. Read moreTrump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Gatesville's Kinlee Gardner makes a throw to first base for an out against Burnet on Friday during Game 2 of the 4A bi-district playoff series at Burnet High School.
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