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Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
Getting Prepared
Jeffrey D. Jones Leadership spent some time preparing area band leadership for the coming year on July 10 at Yoe High School. Band leadership from C.H.Yoe, Rosebud-Lott, Clifton, Valley Mills, Rogers and Palmer participated in the event. Area bands will begin practicing for the coming marching season in August.
Killeen police investigate double homicide involving armed subject
KILLEEN, Texas - Killeen police are investigating a double homicide after officers found two individuals dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a residence on Karen Drive. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced 28-year-old Tanesha Sedwich deceased at 8:46 p.m. and 29-year-old Walter Sedwich at 8:48 p.m. on July 22, 2024. Autopsies have been ordered to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas. Detectives are actively investigating the incident, according to a press release from the Killeen Police Department. No additional information is available at this time.
Killeen Police are Investigating the Ninth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (July 23, 2024): On July 22, 2024, at 8:39 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of Karen Drive, in reference to a domestic disturbance involving an armed subject. Officers made entry to the residence and located one male and one female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
CISD board gets update on construction projects
The Cameron ISD School Board heard an update from the construction team about the progress of the new Career and Technology Center and renovations to the district’s Ag facilities during a meeting on Monday night. Dave Pfingsten with EBCO General Contractors and his team updated the board. There are two months remaining in the contract and the project is currently in budget. “We are still looking to finish in the contractual time frame,” Pfingsten said. “A lot of stuff is happening and we are working to have a successful project for the community that we can see and enjoy every day.” He said they...
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Raising awareness: Temple NAACP event focuses on mental health barriers, stigmas for minorities
Many aspects of mental health were aired out Saturday during the 2024 Minority Mental Health Awareness event hosted by the NAACP Temple Branch at Temple Community Clinic, 1508 W. Ave. J. “My intention for this event is to bring awareness to the mental health barriers and stigmas that may be...
Police Reports: Two incidents of discharging a firearm in Killeen, two arrests in Lampasas
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Majority of Herald poll respondents didn’t plan to watch GOP convention
More than half of the respondents to last week’s Killeen Daily Herald online poll said they did not plan to watch the Republican National Convention, which concluded Thursday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A total of 54.7% said they didn’t plan to watch, compared to just under 41% who said...
Cooler than normal temps expected for Killeen area, scattered storms possible
With rain back in the forecast for the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area, temperatures in the 80s are also back. According to the National Weather Service — Fort Worth, there is a possibility of rain every day this week, due to two high-pressure systems fighting for a place over Texas. Around...
Killeen council to hold public hearing on budget, HUD grants
The Killeen City Council will be holding a special meeting Tuesday for two public hearings. The first public hearing will be related to the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, which was presented to the City Council earlier this month.
Texas native lived 53 years in Killeen; worked 30 years as school teacher
Imagine sitting in your living room right now with temperatures outside hovering around 100 degrees every day, and not a drop of air conditioning to cool things off. That is the way it was when 86-year-old Carolyn Hartman was growing up out in the country just east of Temple. Around...
Creative artists make unique pieces to celebrate National Ice Cream Day.
HARKER HEIGHTS — There were pottery artists of every age Tap Tap Studios in Harker Heights for National Ice Cream Day Sunday, to make their own ice cream dish. Studio owner Avrill Katras welcomed everyone into one of the dozen or so rooms at Tap Tap, set up for participants to paint their choice of pottery items.
KISD police among honorees at board meeting
Nine police officers with Killeen ISD were recognized recently at the school board meeting for their service following tornadoes and recent storms in Temple as part of a mutual aid endeavor. KISD spokeswoman Karen Rudolph spoke about their service representing the school district “behind the scenes.”. Around the Web.
OPINION: Alvarez should have recused himself from vote
Councilman Ramon Alvarez failed an ethical test at Tuesday’s Killeen City Council meeting. Alvarez admitted to me that he did some contract work with Belton Engineering in 2021, the same company that had made the rezoning request on behalf of Duncan Estates for the approximately 37 acres addressed to 499 Tower Hill Lane in south Killeen.
Killeen aviation leader has worked with airplanes his entire life
Executive Director of Aviation Mike Wilson, who oversees the Killeen Regional Airport and Skylark Field Airport, is a humble man. It only makes sense for a man born in Brownwood, Texas. He says he grew up “cleaning the toilets.”. Around the Web. How To: Move Your Ira/401k out of...
KPD releases new stats; crime is down again
Killeen Police Department released its June Crime Report last week, and the city’s crime numbers continued on a downward slope as they have in recent months. How To: Move Your Ira/401k out of Stocks- Tax Free. American Hartford Gold. Plastic Surgeon Tells: If You Have Wrinkles, Do This Immediately...
Famous Landings: A president and many politicians, actors and sports stars have visited the Killeen airport
A long list of celebrities have set foot on the runways at the Killeen Regional Airport. Former President Bill Clinton has been to the airport along with numerous other politicians. The list includes Former Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Former Secretary of State James Baker III, Former Sen. John McCain and others.
Storytime with Princess Belle enchants young fans of Beauty and the Beast
The Vive Les Arts Societe will host a unique opportunity for youngsters to interact with some of the actors in the beloved classic, Beauty and the Beast, put on by Central Texas Theater. In a cooperative effort to bring youngsters closer to the theater world, Assistant Director Andrew Rocha and...
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