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Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Bell County
West Nile Virus is a virus that typically is transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. According to the Bell County Public Health District, residents are urged to do their part to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.
Young Pool Service offers pool cleanings throughout Williamson County
Young Pool Service began serving Williamson and Bell county residents in early July. (Courtesy Pexels) Owner Colte Young opened Young Pool Service in early July. The pool cleaning company offers weekly services, equipment repairs, filter cleanings and green-to-clean pool recovery services. Young said the mobile business based in Georgetown is skilled at handling maintenance-related needs.
Winford L “Win” Cockrell
Winford L “Win” Cockrell (89) passed away on July 8, 2024, in Killeen, Texas. He, along with his twin brother, was born November 30, 1934, in rural Bell County between the communities of Brookhaven and Sparta to Willie L “Bill” and Sallie I. (Adams) Cockrell. His birthplace is now under Lake Belton on the Ft. Hood Army Base.
Father banned by KISD to enter not-guilty plea on criminal trespass charge
BELTON — Joseph Baez was one of dozens of defendants who packed into one of Bell County’s misdemeanor courts on Thursday morning, but he was the only person with an orange folder one-inch thick filled with evidence that he said demonstrates his innocence. Baez, a Harker Heights resident...
Suspect arrested in Bell County after leading authorities on chase from Williamson County
TEMPLE, Texas — One person is in custody after allegedly leading authorities on a chase through multiple Central Texas counties on July 9, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS told 6 News troopers tried to conduct a traffic stop on a Chevrolet 2500 that was...
North Texas company puts 707-acre Temple tract on market for $40 million
A North Texas company with ties to an urban village in Fort Worth is stepping into the Bell County real estate market with the sale of a 707-acre property on Temple’s booming west side. The ranch, which includes the 119-acre stone quarry operated by Miller Springs Materials LLC, is...
Bell County ends brush removal efforts
BELL COUNTY, Texas — Bell County has ended its brush collection efforts in the aftermath of tornadoes and severe storms that hit Central Texas on May 22, the County announced on July 10. Bell County said it partnered with Ceres Environmental to take on the task of removing brush...
Stop signs to be coming to intersection raising concern near high school in Killeen
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - A local county is hoping to put a stop to a road with a history of accidents. We have talked before about Chaparral Road in Killeen, where efforts have been attempted in recent years to prevent major crashes especially with the road’s proximity to one of the schools.
Cooling station available at Bell Co. Salvation Army
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Salvation Army of Bell County McLane Center of Hope is ready to help those experiencing homelessness and provide a cool, safe place to get out of the heat. The organization says the McLane Center of Hope in Temple, located at 419 West...
Celebrity names lining up for Bell County Comic Con
For the past seven years, the Cadence Bank Center (formerly Bell County Expo Center) has hosted Bell County Comic-Con the first weekend of August, drawing over 17,000 attendees annually. At its heart lies Johnny Huang, fueled by a profound love for the Bell County area and a determination to foster...
Foster Love Bell County holds annual Christmas in July event
Foster Love Bell County, FLBC, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located at 1003 N. Main St. in Belton. This week, they launched their annual Christmas in July initiative and are seeking volunteers to donate, and also to help collect donations by setting up a Christmas tree – and FLBC will provide the ornaments.
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