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Killeen man who injured homeless man in drunken crash is sentenced to 10 days in jail
A Killeen man whose blood alcohol concentration was nearly twice the legal limit when he crashed his vehicle into a homeless man in 2022, was sentenced recently to a term of probation and 10 days in the county jail. Eric Allen Hatchett, 28, was indicted by a Bell County grand...
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.
Vehicle Crashes into Temple Apartment Complex, Driver Critically Injured
TEMPLE, Texas — A vehicle crashed into an apartment complex in Temple on Sunday, critically injuring the driver and displacing two residents. Temple Fire and Rescue responded to the incident at Adams Bend Apartments, located at 3101 W. Adams Ave., at 5:50 p.m. Crews found a single vehicle that had exited the roadway, struck a brick entrance, and rolled over a security fence before coming to rest against a building inside the complex, according to a press release from Temple Fire and Rescue.
Today is Guam Liberation Day
While today marks the 80th anniversary of Guam Liberation Day, there was no big celebration in the Killeen-Copperas Cove area this year. Typically, the Chamorro Association of Central Texas organizes a local Guam Liberation Day celebration at Ogletree Gap Park in Copperas Cove — an annual event that attracts 1,000 to 2,000 people.
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.
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...
Local reaction to Biden’s announcement, varied and emphatic
People all over the United States are sharing opinions about the upcoming election after President Joe Biden announces he is stepping out of the running for the 2024 ballot. Killeen is no exception, as many residents had something to say about the situation. “I think it’s about time,” Dave Stanfield...
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.
Killeen P&Z member takes issue with councilman’s assessment of their abilities
The Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission has been at odds lately with the Killeen City Council, as evidenced by the recent council meeting last week. Such types of rezoning can often be controversial, such as in May when the city of Killeen attempted to push through the rezoning of more than 100 acres in the area of Featherline Road. But that vote failed, partially because the P&Z voted against it, causing a situation where a supermajority, or six yes votes, were needed in order for it to pass.
Spirit of Nolanville award given to local activist
NOLANVILLE — The city of Nolanville gave the Spirit of Nolanville award to local resident Amber Gill for her support of domestic violence awareness within the local community. Councilwoman Karishma Talbott recommend Gill to the council for the award.
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.
Killeen NAACP delegates attend 115th annual NAACP Convention in Las Vegas
Members of the Killeen Chapter and some members of the Killeen Youth Council attended the annual NAACP National Convention in July. The conference was held July 13-17 in Las Vegas, Nevada with about 4,700 people in attendance, according to the NAACP website. There were several convention delegates from Killeen including TaNeika Driver-Moultrie who is Chapter President, Youth Council President Skylahr Mimms and Youth Council Treasurer, Caleena Moultrie.
Hewitt joins Waco in mandating outdoor watering schedule to protect water supply
Hewitt officials have begun prohibiting landscape irrigation between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to safeguard against drought, and will limit users to three days per week when the Hewitt buys city of Waco water. The new restrictions are part of an updated water conservation plan the Hewitt City Council adopted...
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.”
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...
Mission Accomplished: Edy, a Killeen police dog, is retiring to live with his former handler
The K-9 police dog Edy has had a long career and, now that he has retired at the ripe age of 11, he will be living the rest of his golden years with the one he spent the majority of his time at Killeen Police Department with, Officer Christopher Ache.
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.
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