UNDERWALKER
Where public signals converge
A Gatesville couple was arrested after a 9-month-old daughter was found severely malnourished and hospitalized, with child endangerment and injury charges filed.
Federal prosecutors charged two more men in connection with the May Temple shooting death of 18-year-old Ember Henry of Salado, involving an alleged THC vape robbery plan.
Gatesville police charged Coryell County parents after a 9-month-old was hospitalized for extreme malnourishment during a welfare check Monday night.
Killeen City Council voted to pursue litigation over a downtown hotel and declined to fund a homeless shelter, amid other local updates.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers much of Central Texas and the Brazos Valley with temperatures near 104–105 degrees.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to dissipate without significant rainfall for the Killeen-Fort Hood area, while an extreme heat warning remains in effect.
Bell County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about jury duty phone scammers threatening arrest unless payment is sent by phone.
Theft allegations in Killeen and reports of suspicious people in Lampasas were described.
A Bell County grand jury indicted Zakir Aziz Miller after a Killeen High School-area shooting tied to a THC cartridge and fake money.
A Killeen man was airlifted after a wreck during a high-speed chase in Milam County while officers sought a suicidal suspect.
A 25-year-old woman was killed on I-14 in Killeen after being hit by a passing car following an exit or fall from an unidentified vehicle.
Temple police, fire, and EMS conducted active-threat training at Vista Community Church and Crossroads Sports Complex, with public notice delayed until after a Telegram inquiry.
Police reported assaults, thefts, drug paraphernalia possession, and other incidents across Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and Lampasas.
Police reports cited illegal dumping in Cove and marijuana activity in Killeen.
A man named Roger Preston Simmons was arrested after a video-recorded string of robberies in Gatesville involving thefts and at least one weapon.
Killeen police said flock cameras helped locate and arrest a homicide-related suspect, L'Michael Detron Amos, after a gunshot victim died in Copperas Cove.
Burnet County Jail booking logs list multiple arrests from July 10-16, including charges such as controlled-substance possession, DWI, and sexual assault of a child.
Killeen and Copperas Cove police reports included DWI calls in Killeen and multiple theft-related reports in Copperas Cove.
A Killeen reader calls for changes in city management, audits, and council policies, citing concerns over prior grocery store efforts and governance.
Opponents of proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in Central Texas, including lawmakers and celebrities, seek a regulatory pause while regulators review impacts.
Killeen police are investigating a fatal I-14 crash where a 25-year-old woman was struck by a white Audi, and say Flock cameras were not used.
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is accepting applications for two board director seats in Burnet County until Aug. 17, with the election set for Nov. 3.
Killeen City Council authorized a grant application to help fund development of Goodnight Ranch Community Park.
Temple Stands Together is seeking signatures by July 24 to place charter amendments on the November ballot affecting mayor and council recall thresholds and term limits.
Spiller cited data centers and proposed 765-kV transmission lines as the top issues for the district.
Temple considers using the Synergy groundwater well for an aquifer storage and recovery drought program while debating well ownership and water rights.
Killeen will shut off traffic signals at East Veterans Memorial Boulevard and South Twin Creek Drive starting 7 a.m. Tuesday for electrical repairs.
Killeen City Council will consider adopting an ADA Transition Plan to improve accessibility across city facilities and public rights-of-way.
Killeen District 4 residents discussed neighborhood and road improvements, public safety updates, and EMS changes at a town hall with councilman Anthony Kendrick.
Killeen City Council debate over a KEDC investigation over grocery-store plans escalated into accusations and unresolved questions.
Central Texas leaders held the 2026 Governor’s Small Business Summit in Copperas Cove with workshops on funding and marketing.
Meta opened a $1.2 billion AI-optimized data center in Temple and announced local school funding and community partnership plans.
Casey’s is remodeling former CEFCO stores in Harker Heights and Killeen in Bell County to transition them to the Casey’s brand and prepared-food program.
Jimmy John’s held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its Killeen location.
Jimmy John’s opened in Killeen with a ribbon-cutting at 4201 S. Fort Hood Street hosted by the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce.
Killeen ISD reported serving 85,860 summer feeding meals and expanded meal sites with community partners across the district.
Walmart Wellness Day in Killeen provided free screenings and low-cost immunizations at the Stan Schlueter Loop location.
A local calendar listed Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other community group meetings and contact information.
Belton ISD’s Project Heartbeat is working with community partners to provide meals to families in need during summer break.
Helping Hands Ministry in Belton is hosting activities to provide assistance to families in need during the summer.
A Temple physician urges precautions as cyclosporiasis cases rise in Texas, recommending produce washing, handwashing, and medical care for prolonged diarrhea.
Rotary District 5870 and the Killeen Fire Department collected 417 fans to be delivered to seniors to help beat summer heat.
Temple’s annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser paired police officers and Special Olympics athletes at Texas Roadhouse, raising more than last year.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host a Bell County Beekeeping 101 workshop on Aug. 21 to teach hive management and honey harvesting.
A Bell County boy in Temple needs a liver transplant after arginase deficiency progresses to end-stage liver failure.
Killeen Housing Authority residents were notified that a boil-water notice affects apartments in the area.
Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center will host a country concert Saturday to raise $100,000 for relocation to a new building.
Temple ISD approved a partnership with McHur Care to offer students an opt-in, on-campus behavioral healthcare option in the upcoming school year.
Copperas Cove will receive a $151 million VA outpatient clinic near Fort Hood with expanded medical and behavioral health services starting with an August groundbreaking.
Belton ISD approved a 1.5% staff pay raise and presented technology use plans after hail-damage repair allocations.
Temple ISD trustees approved a 2026-27 budget that includes a 2% pay raise for staff and additional specialty-role pay increases.
A Copperas Cove nursing student recounts how a Fort Hood spouse’s family experiences led her back to pursuing a registered nurse degree.
Killeen ISD will roll out the SmartTag Bus Safety System to track students getting on and off buses and notify families.
Copperas Cove residents packed a July council meeting to debate a Pride Month proclamation before Mayor Dan Yancy declined to issue it.
A Science Expo drew hundreds of attendees to the Harker Heights Activity Center on Wednesday.
Lampasas -- Hometown, Texas is premiering at a local gathering in Lampasas, Texas.
Harker Heights plans its annual Cuts with Cops event on Aug. 2.
Killeen Independent School District provides instructions for residents to register and apply to volunteer with the district.
A teenage person drowned at Rogers Park on Belton Lake in Bell County after jumping from a 15-foot cliff, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.
Belton ISD’s Project Heartbeat provided food relief to families experiencing food insecurity during summer through district outreach.
Killeen residents are invited to complete a short survey by July 30 to help shape the Goodnight Ranch Community Park design.
Lometa’s FFA rodeo tradition continues in the Lometa community.
The Lampasas “Hometown, Texas” premiere is planned for a local gathering in Lampasas.
Killeen-Fort Hood area groups plan multiple back-to-school giveaway events in August for free backpacks and supplies.
Temple resident Lauren Barber won three gold medals in swimming at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota.