UNDERWALKER
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A fire near Alsace Avenue in the Jarrell area prompted evacuations and closed southbound I-35 between C Bud Stockton Loop and CR 310.
Killeen saw heavy rain late Friday as a central Bell County severe thunderstorm warning issued for strong winds up to 60 mph and possible quarter-size hail.
A Piper Cherokee made an emergency landing in a Temple cornfield after an engine issue, with both occupants walking away uninjured.
Belton police arrested Jesse Hernandez III, 18, in the December 2025 shooting death of 17-year-old Josiah Alcozer and charged him with criminally negligent homicide.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across Bell, Hill, and Navarro counties in Central Texas, with storms producing damaging winds and frequent lightning.
An apartment fire in Temple displaced five residents, according to the article’s available information.
Carlos Rodriguez of Belton was honored after rescuing a woman and two children from a Belton apartment fire in August.
Pop-up storms Sunday night in Belton damaged a home after tree limbs struck the roof and power service line, leaving residents temporarily without A/C.
NWS forecasts persistent triple-digit heat index conditions for Killeen through the weekend.
A log of incidents reported in Cove, Lampasas, and Harker Heights included theft with a firearm, assault, and drug and weapons cases.
A Bell County judge denied a former Fort Hood doctor’s bid to publicly unmask over 80 women accusing him of sexual misconduct and illegal recording.
Area police reports in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights, and Lampasas describe multiple DWI arrests and related incidents Tuesday.
Copperas Cove police reports listed multiple incidents including assaults, thefts, and drug-related arrests across several blocks.
Burnet County Jail records list multiple arrests and releases from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2026 across several agencies.
Killeen reported a robbery while Lampasas reported an arrest for tampering with evidence, alongside multiple other property and disturbance calls.
A Harker Heights woman believed rocks broke her window, but a court placed her ex-partner on probation for deadly conduct shooting damage.
Temple police arrested a fifth suspect tied to the robbery and fatal shooting of Ember Henry in Temple on Aug. 24.
Killeen police logged calls for assaults, drug offenses, theft, and a burglary over Friday, with additional calls listed for Lampasas.
Killeen City Council will consider lower hotel-occupancy-tax art commission grants totaling about $75,000 at its Tuesday meeting.
Bell County Texas Democratic Women held an endorsement party in Harker Heights for multiple candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Killeen City Council scheduled a meeting to discuss how to regulate data centers following the governor’s halt and state audits of permits.
TxDOT extended the comment deadline for Round 3 open houses in the I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study to Oct. 12, 2026.
Texas Republicans face rural backlash over data center construction near Hillsboro as Gov. Abbott orders power-grid connection audits that may extend past November.
Burnet County Elections Administrator Stephanie Cooper reported small errors in March primary ballots that did not change the outcome.
Killeen City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning land for a proposed gas station amid opposition from nearby residents.
A gravel truck rollover closed northbound I-35 near Belton exit 294 early Wednesday, causing major morning backups.
Temple police identified Robert Clayton as the officer who resigned after internal findings of potentially unauthorized Flock Safety ALPR searches, with Texas Rangers investigating.
Killeen proposes a north-side zoning overlay to add housing options and limit certain businesses, moving from planning and zoning review toward council action.
Killeen’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host a public emergency readiness town hall on Sept. 24.
Burnet will hold two final Chunk Your Junk bulky waste events on Sept. 12 and Oct. 3 before changes in November.
Nolanville’s welcome sign had an incorrect “Olanville” spelling after accident damage, and city officials plan repairs.
Lampasas has about 10 battery and solar projects queued for development.
Former Killeen mayor Riakos “Rock” Adams discusses council workload, governance reform challenges, and controversies in a new podcast episode.
Temple advanced actions and adopted new rules related to Rowan Digital’s proposed multi-phase data center campus in Synergy Southeast Industrial Park.
Copperas Cove’s Central Texas Veterans Health Care System will hold an Oct. 8 groundbreaking for a new outpatient clinic.
Copperas Cove City Council kept the 2026-27 property tax rate at 68.6419 cents and adjusted the $77.2 million budget after a late proposal.
An opinion piece asks whether Killeen City Council members should participate in a team-building exercise.
Temple adjusted the South Pea Ridge road improvements Phase 8 closure, keeping most access open until next summer and targeting summer 2027 for remaining work.
A Killeen reader criticized TxDOT for leaving high weeds along State Highway 195.
Nolanville officials project sales tax revenue will meet the 2026 budget as new businesses open in coming weeks and revenues remain steady.
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp is set to expand into Harker Heights after activity and building renovations at a former local site.
Killeen advanced eight census tracts for potential federal Opportunity Zone designation to attract investment to low-income neighborhoods.
Killeen’s former Shilo Inn is transitioning to Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham after renovations and ownership changes.
Shipley’s Donuts construction in Harker Heights is underway, with a planned opening in December and additional retail space for lease.
Killeen-Fort Hood has multiple weekend events listed, including 9/11 memorial activities, family outings, and local festivals.
Copperas Cove High School earned a U.S. News & World Report national ranking based on academic and performance metrics.
Gov. Greg Abbott presented Star of Texas Awards to Waco’s K9 Andor and Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson for their service and sacrifice.
Killeen ISD held its 20th annual Freedom Walk to commemorate the September 11 attacks and honor those who serve.
Copperas Cove ISD board president Joan Manning apologized after calling a fellow trustee an “idiot” during a budget meeting.
A boil-water notice was lifted for certain Killeen addresses after prior contamination concerns.
Harker Heights baker Lily Halabi is competing on Food Network’s “Halloween Wars” after prior wins and appearances.
Killeen’s Boots, Brews and BBQ Fest drew about 4,100 attendees, a 193% increase over last year’s football-themed event.
Texas A&M System board approved up to $90 million over three years to support Hazlewood tuition exemptions, including at A&M-Central Texas.
A Rockin’ for Youth benefit concert in Salado will feature Journey and Heart tribute bands to support Bell County youth groups.
A Killeen car wash manager alleges illegal dumping has increased and says city help through code enforcement has fallen short.
Cody Johnson will hold his third annual championship roping event in Belton, Texas, October 6–11, with charity gala activities and auctions.
A Belton teacher tasked a 6th grader to 3D print a class aid for younger students.
Belton and Temple ISD students were named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists competing for finalist status.
A boil-water notice was issued for specific south Killeen addresses after construction interrupted water service Tuesday.
Temple Fire & Rescue will host free 9/11 remembrance ceremonies Sept. 11, with additional memorial events in Salado.
Angela Solis of Temple ISD was appointed to the Texas Education Agency District SPED Leadership Council to shape statewide special education policy.
Temple College Foundation awarded 806 scholarships totaling $776,350 for the 2026-27 school year to local students.
Temple Fire & Rescue will offer a free Sept. 15 preparedness seminar to help residents plan for emergencies.
Community volunteers in Killeen repaired a disabled veteran’s home, replacing the AC system and fixing plumbing, doors, floors, and cleaning.
Downtown Killeen hosted a Sunday craft and artisan market with local vendors and live music at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center.
Temple and Belton schools reported handling internet outages to keep student access available during digital learning.
Belton will host the free 10th annual Bacon, Blues & Brews festival Sept. 25-26 around the Bell County Courthouse.
A Killeen reader urges better high school career guidance and proposes aptitude testing and counselor-workforce partnerships to improve students’ career choices.
Killeen Daily Herald’s week in review covers Jean Shine’s death, a Killeen City Council dispute over a team-building retreat, and a funeral for a Salado helicopter crash victim.
Killeen’s first Boots, Brews and BBQ Festival drew over 100 vendors downtown as leaders highlighted momentum for the city’s revitalization efforts.
Jean Lashlee Utley Shine’s obituary lists funeral services on Sept. 17 at Christian House of Prayer and interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Labor Day closures are affecting facilities in Belton and Temple.
The Wednesday Review Club held a cleanup day in 100-degree heat ahead of its September President’s Tea.
A vessel collision on Lake Buchanan at Garrett Island killed the operator and left an onboard woman in critical but survivable condition.