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Last minute delay halts stop sign intended to increase safety near Chaparral
After Killeen resident, James Sills, got a notice in March that a new housing project might go up next to his neighborhood of Featherline Road, he started fighting for improvements to the road.
Fort Cavazos officials searching for missing 15-year-old teen
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas (KWTX) - Fort Cavazos officials are asking for the public’s help finding missing 15-year-old Bryce Alexander Towns who officials say left his home voluntarily. Officials ask residents to check any surveillance footage from July 14 at around 11:00 p.m. onwards. Residents of teenagers near Shoemaker High...
'It's heartbreaking' | Headstones defaced in vandalism at Killeen Cemetery
KILLEEN, Texas — Visitors to the Killeen Cemetery believe one person has been defacing headstones, stealing items and removing solar lights for the past six months. "Our cemetery crews have found graffiti in the cemetery and they do note the findings, and clean up what they can," said Communications and Marketing Officer Marcus Hood in a statement to 6 News.
Part of Old FM 440 in Killeen to close from July 22 to July 25
KILLEEN, Texas — Beginning on Monday, July 22, a contractor with the City of Killeen will close the outside northbound lane of Old FM 440 West Stan Schlueter Loop to Perishing Drive to perform a boring in the area. The city says there will be traffic control devices to...
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.
Copperas Cove city council approves EDC purchase of 45 acres
The Copperas Cove city council approved the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation’s purchase of 45 acres along Mashburn Drive for future development during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday. The CCEDC will be purchasing the 45 acres for roughly $2.12 million. This acreage is just off the Old...
Texas Convicted Murderer Now Being Sued For $15 Million
The death of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was one of the most shocking and attention getting cases that Texas has seen in a while. She was murdered by Kaitlin Armstrong who is now spending the next 90 years of her life in Dr. Lane Murray Unit which is a women’s prison in Gatesville, Texas.
Killeen police encourage residents to use ReportIt for property tracking
KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department is urging residents to use ReportIt, a free online service, to securely store information that can aid in recovering stolen property. The department has long utilized Leads Online, a system that collaborates with police nationwide to track and recover stolen items. ReportIt,...
Temple police identify pedestrian killed in fatal accident
TEMPLE, Texas — A traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian has left one person dead, according to the Temple Police Department. The incident occurred around 10:04 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the intersection of 31st Street and Scott Boulevard. The preliminary investigation reveals that an SUV struck the pedestrian while turning at a signal light. The vehicle and driver remained on the scene for the duration of the investigation.
Salado Glassworks coin gets trip to space
SALADO — Salado Glassworks owner Gail Allard received a gift of a lifetime last month: Proof that one of his glass coins made it into space. The trip to the final frontier of space came as a surprise when a customer walked in and told him the news.
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...
Learning to conquer chaos: Temple Fire & Rescue helps emergency responders prepare for ‘mass casualties’
When the call comes in to 911 that there is an active threat, the ensuing chaos can be as deadly as the shooter’s aim. A mix of public agencies — those that stop threats and those that save lives — rush to the scene.
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 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.
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.
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.
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