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Jerry Jackson of Bell County, Kentucky pleaded guilty to repeated sexual abuse of two children and faces a recommended 25-year prison sentence.
A motorcycle crash in Temple at Logistics Way and NE HK Dodgen Loop killed the motorcyclist and injured the other driver.
Taylor Parker, convicted of capital murder of her pregnant friend and her unborn child, faced disciplinary trouble while awaiting execution in Texas.
A house fire on Stonehenge Drive in Harker Heights displaced four people, injured two residents and one firefighter, and killed two pets.
A Copperas Cove couple says years of flooding damaged their property and that the city’s responses are being contested with help from the Texas AG.
Central Texas is seeing near-100-degree temperatures, with storm chances increasing Saturday through Tuesday.
Killeen police said a traffic stop found a psilocybin mushroom candy bar in Witney Edward Thomas’s possession.
Kaden Miller of Temple died after colliding his motorcycle with a vehicle at Logistics Way and HK Dodgen Loop in Temple.
Police reports in Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Lampasas described multiple incidents including weapon violations, drug possession, assaults, and vehicle accidents.
Hamilton County and Chattanooga police reported multiple arrests, including drug sales, driving violations, and probation or failure-to-appear charges.
First responders testified in McLennan County during the murder trial of Richard Tanner Ozment in Michaela Brooker’s death.
Copperas Cove police arrested two people for possessing over 100 grams of meth near a high school.
A Miami driver died after hitting the back of a semi on I-10 in Hamilton County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Killeen opened public feedback on its proposed $2 million FY 2026–2027 HUD Annual Action Plan for housing and neighborhood improvements, with comments due July 28.
Records reviewed by the Telegram say Bell County WCID No. 2 has transparency gaps and may be violating Texas Water Code requirements.
OmniTRAX is introducing an automated track inspection system on a Texas short line to improve rail maintenance and monitoring.
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Water Street in Killeen is scheduled to be closed for months.
Killeen City Council discussed behind closed doors the stalled Rosa Hereford Community Center renovation and plans to revisit it July 21.
Lampasas-area museum repairs are expected after damage from Mother’s Day rains.
Gatesville passed an ordinance regulating eight-liners by prohibiting gambling devices citywide without permits and restricting locations.
Burnet County declared a 90-day local disaster in advance of a New World screwworm outbreak affecting west and south Texas.
Killeen City Council is set to vote on a conditional use permit for an 85-foot cell tower near E. Trimmer Road opposed by nearby residents.
Bell County Commissioners approved a $4.5 million state grant for an aquifer storage and recovery pilot well amid residents’ data center water-demand concerns.
I-35 in Temple reopened after a downed power line blocked all lanes Wednesday.
After the City of Temple shut down Temple Mall for fire and building code violations, tenants began repairs and temporary operations while fixes continue.
Bell County residents urged Commissioners Court to scrap data center tax abatements, as the county plans hearings and an updated policy by Sept. 8.
Chip Baker and Amanda Sovago-Royal are running for Hamilton County Commission District 2 representing Signal Mountain and nearby areas.
Killeen’s assistant city manager and council members investigate an alleged directive to deprioritize a north Killeen grocery store plan before Tuesday’s council meeting.
An opinion column asks residents whether they would accept a small Killeen property tax increase to avoid program and service cuts.
Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor discussed a projected $15 million budget deficit and advocated for a Prop A hospital district vote this November.
Temple City Council approved change orders raising the downtown historic post office renovation to about $6.16 million and awarded HVAC upgrades for the Sammons Indoor Pool.
A Texas Comptroller report says Fort Hood generates about $37.87 billion in regional economic output and supports major job numbers across Central Texas.
Fieldhouse Gym’s Temple location closed and the company filed Chapter 11 after missed rent and unpaid employees.
Bell County confirmed its first 2026 West Nile virus detection after mosquito trap samples tested positive.
Killeen’s Red, White, and Blue Music Festival drew more than 12,100 attendees, according to the report.
A networking event in Killeen aims to unite African professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
Haydon Wiginton returns to Lampasas for the Spring Ho Festival, performing his new tribute song to his late grandfather.
A Belton hot-rod and barbecue fundraiser Saturday will raise money for toddler RaRa Mateo Salley’s ongoing leukemia treatment.
Killeen will host a Senior Prom for residents 55 and older on July 17 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
Texas Educational Theatre Association honored Temple ISD and Temple High School for theatrical arts programming and student opportunities.
The Hill Country Arts Academy held a ribbon-cutting with the Harker Heights Chamber on its grounds in Killeen.
Bell County animal advocates collected hundreds of petition signatures to shift animal shelter oversight away from the sheriff’s office.
Burnet ISD elementary campuses faced TEA intervention after low grades, struggling to implement a new state-mandated curriculum and instructional changes.
Kern Park in Harker Heights is set to hold a park bash and grand reopening on Saturday.
Coryell Health Advanced Wound Center in Gatesville uses a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to treat diabetes-related wounds and chronic conditions.
A rabid raccoon tested positive for rabies in Bell County near Temple, prompting precautions for residents and pets.
Killeen Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Glow Pickleball Night July 8 at the Texas Family Recreation Center.
Killeen ISD named three new campus principals for the 2026-2027 school year, including leaders for Liberty Hill Middle, Gateway Academic Complex, and Cavazos Elementary.
Belton’s Fourth of July celebration honored the 250th anniversary of America’s creation with a parade and keynote remarks tied to Fort Hood.
Salado lecture patrons heard a presentation on the history of Route 66, including the “Bunion Derby” foot race.
Temple celebrated Parks and Recreation Month with a July lineup of family activities and events for residents.
A poet laureate proposal for Killeen City Council asks for more than $18,000 while urging grassroots expectations for local arts.
Downtown Killeen hosted its Red, White & Blue Music Festival to mark America’s 250th anniversary with music, vendors and fireworks.
Chaparral High and other KISD schools were honored for their performing arts achievements.
A Fourth of July parade in the Temple Historic District was held to celebrate the holiday.
Killeen and Waco fireworks broadcasts are being streamed live for the Red, White & Blue Festival in Killeen.
Copperas Cove veteran Barbara Diaz created “The Living Garden Framework” to help people address emotional trauma and improve relationships.