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Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center hosting free microchip event ahead of 4th of July
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The 4th of July is almost here, and with the 4th of July comes fireworks. While people may be fond of fireworks, many pets are not, which means animals who get scared by the loud booms during the holiday could get lost trying to hide or get away from the noise.
Change of the guard: Newman Smith tabs Harker Heights’ Wilder as head volleyball coach; Bookman leaves Creekview for Garland Lakeview Centennial
Alina Wilder made the tough decision to leave her hometown of Killeen to become the next head coach of Newman Smith’s volleyball team. The hiring was made official by Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD on June 24.
Tragic Motorcycle Crash on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Hackberry Drive Kills 1 [Killeen, TX]
1 Person Dead in Killeen Motorcycle Accident on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Hackberry Drive KILLEEN, TX [July 2, 2024) – Sunday night, a tragic motorcycle crash on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Hackberry Drive killed one person. The incident happened at around 11:36 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Hackberry […]
List of 4th of July Events in Central Texas
Killeen’s Red, White & Blue Music Festival will take place on Saturday, July 6, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the city’s downtown area, 200 East Avenue D. The festival will be hosting food trucks, a Jeep jam, live entertainment and a fun zone that the whole family can enjoy. The entire event will be free to the public and lawn chairs are welcome. The fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.
'I wish I would've got help sooner': Veteran speaks on mental health resources
Mental health struggles are one of the biggest issues facing the military today. Five-year Army veteran Selena Villa spoke with Heather Healy on her struggles and the resources used to combat it.
Hurricane Beryl tracker: Maps show storm's projected path as it heads toward South Texas
Portions of South Texas are now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl, which could arrive to the state over the weekend or early Monday. The core of Hurricane Beryl is expected to pass through Jamaica Wednesday, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surge to the island, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Heat alerts across North Texas spill into Fourth of July celebrations
NORTH TEXAS – As millions of Texans hit the road or head to the airport to celebrate the Fourth of July, triple-digit heat continues across the state.Temperatures remain well above average for this time of the year with a high of 100 degrees today. The ridge of high pressure still dominates the upper-level pattern so don't expect the break in the heat just yet. The dewpoint forecast looks to remain in the low 70s for today which means feels-like temperatures are back up into dangerous territory.Today, North Texans could see feels like temps around 108 degrees to 110 degrees. With...
ALERT: New Law In Texas Allows You To Ask Companies To Do This
The growth of technology in Texas is astounding. It's difficult to believe, but how handle things ten years ago is different from the current due to its expansion. In fact, people can get online anywhere these days, as long as their phone allows it. What some people don't realize is...
BEWARE: Federal Agency Issues Warning After Dog and Cat Food Recall In Texas
Texas pet owners are told to be very careful when purchasing food for their dogs or cats. News Week released a statement on how there has been a recall by online food, and pet food subscription site Viva Raw for several products due to a risk of bacteria contamination. PLEASE...
5 High Profile Cases From Texas That Among The FBI’s Most Famous
Texas is a land of beautiful backdrops and vibrant cities. A place where anything can happen and usually does. Our state has seen some amazing and intriguing crime stories to ever have come out of law enforcement. Ranker listed out some of the worst crimes ever to happen in Texas....
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas
The priciest new listing in Texas is a nearly $50 million estate listed by Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. The property recently returned to the market under new representation at a reduced price, having previously been listed for $65 million. All properties were listed during the...
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