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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...
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Motorist receives critical injuries after vehicle wrecks into building at Adams Bend Apartments
A motorist is in critical condition following a wreck Sunday evening that ended in a collision with a building at Adams Bend Apartments in Temple. Temple Fire and Rescue responded to the incident at 5:50 p.m. Sunday at the apartments located at 3101 W. Adams Ave. in Temple. Crews found a single vehicle exited the roadway, struck a brick entrance, and then rolled over the security fence.
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.
Temple firefighters battle large brush fire near landfill
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Fire and Rescue responded to a significant brush fire near Landfill Road on Saturday afternoon. The fire, reported at 2:37 p.m., was located behind the Solid Waste Facility, where crews found heavy smoke and flames emanating from a large brush pile composed of debris from recent storms. Firefighters, along with work crews and equipment operators, are working to build a fire line to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the main pile, according to Temple Fire and Rescue.
Killeen W.S. Young fatal shooting victim identified
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The victim in the fatal shooting on W.S. Young Drive in Killeen has been identified. Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 21-year-old Willie Bibbins IV. Police were originally called to the 2100 block of...
Fort Cavazos soldiers honored as soldier, non-commissioned officer of the year surprised with new vehicles
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas (KWTX) - Two soldiers at Fort Cavazos who were named soldier of the year and non-commissioned officer of the year were surprised with new vehicles Friday. Sgt. Greg Mascorro and Pfc. Wyatt Klotz both got new Ford F-150 Trucks thanks to a partnership between the Association of the United States Army and Killeen Auto.
Accident causes lane closures on South Fort Hood Street
KILLEEN, Texas — A traffic accident located on 1100 block of South Fort Hood St. is causing lane closures for both the North and South bound lanes. The department posted the traffic alert on its Facebook page just before 8 a.m., saying the lanes will be closed for a while.
Killeen police seek information in homicide investigation
KILLEEN, Texas — Detectives with the Killeen Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim of a recent homicide as 21-year-old Willie Bibbins IV. Officers were dispatched at 4:40 p.m. on July 18, 2024, to the 2100 block of N W.S. Young Drive in reference to a shooting...
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