UNDERWALKER
Where public signals converge
Texas Democrats won multiple statewide executive offices, including lieutenant governor and attorney general, while Central Texas Republicans largely held state legislative seats.
A Bell County grand jury indicted Michelle Puehler on aggravated assault and arson charges and Jaylin Bryant on drug and child sexual abuse-related charges.
Killeen police are investigating the domestic-related death of a 33-year-old man found deceased in a field near Love Road and Horne Drive.
Killeen ISD said it is aware of a social media online threat, is investigating with law enforcement, and may increase police presence.
First responders trained together at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple during a simulated aircraft crash disaster exercise.
Burnet County jail booking logs list multiple Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2026 arrests including DWI, assault, theft, and public intoxication.
Police reports list multiple incidents across Killeen and Copperas Cove, including assaults, thefts, and cruelty to a non-livestock animal.
A 17-year-old missing from Houston was found with a Texas-registered sex offender after a panhandling call at an Ohio gas station.
Cove and Killeen police reports recorded multiple assaults, thefts including a firearm, and criminal trespassing during the Wednesday period.
Authorities warn about phone scams posing as Bell County sheriff officials after a Salado couple identified the fraud and avoided payment.
A Bell County grand jury indicted Colton Carter on a capital murder charge in the May 2026 shooting death of a Salado man.
Juries in Bell County this week hear felony cases involving alleged daycare injury in Harker Heights, Temple arson, and other charges.
Killeen and Copperas Cove police reports listed multiple burglaries, assaults, threats, theft, intoxication, and marijuana-related incidents on Monday.
Temple police say a man was shot to death after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call, and a suspect was taken into custody.
Police reports in Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Lampasas described multiple assaults and property crimes, including an aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Kevin Edward Brooks Jr. received three years of deferred adjudication probation after pleading guilty to assaulting an elderly woman over alleged marijuana theft.
Killeen police reports included multiple burglaries and assaults, while Lampasas reports included reckless driving and theft incidents.
Killeen utility payment system experienced an outage, leaving customers unable to make payments through the service.
Bell County voters rejected three property tax measures, flipped two Republican state seats to Democrats, and set an appraisal board runoff.
Killeen Mayor Joseph Solomon and several council members plan to attend the Texas Municipal League conference in San Antonio Nov. 11-13.
Lampasas remains Republican while Democrats sweep statewide races, according to the article title.
Killeen City Council tabled discussion of its economic development policy update involving the KEDC after IBCC said it was excluded from input.
James Lynn Bilberry won Nolanville’s mayoral race, defeating John David Campbell, and voters approved eight of nine home rule charter propositions.
A proposed Bell County Emergency Services District 3 appeared to fail in Tuesday voting, with voters rejecting a new taxing entity for fire services.
Killeen City Council approved an $8.3 million phase 2 bid to reconstruct Stagecoach Road and discussed a design project for Featherline Road.
Bell County voters rejected a proposed hospital district that would have increased property taxes for indigent care.
Killeen voters approved multiple city charter amendments including moving elections to November in odd-numbered years and tightening recall rules.
Bell County election results show tight wins in Texas House District 55 and broad Democratic victories in several local races after Tuesday’s vote.
Copperas Cove City Council runoff elections are set for Dec. 12 after no candidate won a majority in two contested seats.
State Highway 53 east of Temple was shut down after a head-on crash, prompting traffic disruption in the area.
Killeen opened registration for the 63rd annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Dec. 12 in downtown Killeen.
The City of Killeen opened applications for a free 2027 Citizens Academy running eight weeks from January 14 to March 11, 2027.
Lampasas sales tax receipts fell 3% in October, according to the report.
Killeen City Council will discuss possible security measures in executive session ahead of the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Hasan.
Burnet and Llano County voters vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Llano deciding a Precinct 4 commissioner.
Harker Heights warns residents and businesses about permit scams offering expedited planning approvals and fraudulent invoices from the Planning and Zoning Department.
A Belton ISD bus crash in Temple at about 7:40 a.m. involved another vehicle, with no students or staff injured and limited details released.
A guide outlines Central Texas elections on Nov. 3, including federal races, local contests, and ballot issues affecting schools and infrastructure.
Temple stopped posting City Council workshop recordings online, with officials citing records-retention rules and exemptions for work sessions.
A Killeen reader criticizes mayor and council leadership for lacking transparency, public engagement, and accountability, including failure to deliver a State of the City address.
A KDH News poll finds most respondents believe Killeen City Council meetings run too long and suggests shortening agendas and moving comments earlier.
Bell County voters will decide Tuesday whether to create a hospital district authorized to levy up to a 75-cent property tax rate.
Salado will install its first traffic light at FM 2484 and FM 1670 as new homes increase congestion and safety needs.
A Belton resident urges voters to support Justin Early for TX-31 and highlights issues like healthcare, education, and water.
Killeen residents were warned about a rotten egg smell tied to Atmos Energy maintenance activity.
An Inside Killeen podcast episode discusses the closing stretch of the 2026 midterm election and Ken Paxton’s Killeen rally.
Mega Furniture is returning to Killeen by taking over the former Ashley showroom at 2301 Imperial Drive, adding another option for home furnishings.
A new EDC specialist is using Texas State connections to support Lampasas-area businesses.
Harker Heights’ Oct. 10 Fall Farmers Market let longtime and new vendors sell goods behind City Hall through Dec. 12 on Saturdays.
Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce in downtown Killeen opened a 5,600-square-foot facility expanding business education and services through an Innovation Business Service Center.
Killeen issued a boil-water notice for certain streets due to water system concerns.
Killeen will host its 7th Annual Giving Thanks event on November 22 from 3–7 p.m. at 809 N. Gray St.
Temple ISD received a seventh consecutive certificate of excellence in financial reporting for its fiscal year 2025 annual comprehensive financial report.
Killeen ISD will dedicate a renovated $35.3 million Administration Building on Friday after consolidating 22 departments from multiple sites.
Harker Heights honored 12 veterans at a Veterans Day Quilts of Valor ceremony with quilts, certificates, and remarks from officials.
Central Texas area listings highlight family events, markets, festivals, and a Turkey Trot scheduled from Nov. 6-12 and Nov. 11.
Amy’s Attic Self Storage announced 2027 community initiatives including card-writing with assisted-living residents and gift baskets for police departments.
A proposal argues for a Disney theme park in the Lampasas area, citing potential jobs and tourism benefits.
A weekend roundup lists multiple Central Texas community fundraisers and events in Temple, Seaton, and Belton scheduled for Nov. 6-7.
Harker Heights postponed Arbor Day tree plantings after Living Legacy donations failed to arrive for the Tuesday event at Carl Levin Park.
Temple voters rejected a $15 million bond proposal to replace the aging Sammons Community Center, prompting the city to consider alternate options.
Army veteran Corby Vinson reunited with Iraqis from his deployment after posting digitized war videos online, including a new message from a child later grown up.
A Killeen proposal argues Costco should open in 2026 to give residents a bulk shopping option closer than Georgetown or Pflugerville.
Burnet High School’s Esprit De Corps advances to the UIL 4A State Marching Contest at the Alamodome on Nov. 11.
Armor of God Outreach in Killeen seeks to unite nonprofits to serve homeless residents, including a planned Nov. 5 grand opening for its thrift store.
Belton’s Fire Department and Police Department will compete in a second Battle of the Badges blood drive Tuesday at Walmart.
Central Texas College will host the Nov. 13 Iron Horse Clay Shoot in Killeen to raise funds for the National Mounted Warrior Museum.
Killeen residents criticized new business developments, particularly the proliferation of car washes, and called for different types of growth.
Belton's 35th annual Holiday Classic featured clinics teaching livestock management basics for new pig, sheep, goat, and cattle exhibitors.
Killeen will temporarily close Mickey’s Dog Park from Nov. 2 to Nov. 20 for annual upkeep and overseeding.
Killeen ISD faces budget cuts from declining enrollment and discusses possible school closures, consolidation, and boundary changes.
Life Recovery Center in Killeen provides free financial literacy, budgeting and tax help while connecting residents to community support services.
TCCT solar maintenance students toured the Big Elm Solar project near Troy under a workforce partnership with Apex Clean Energy.
Belton ISD's Chisholm Trail Elementary improved from an F to a C rating after a three-year turnaround involving grants and coaching.
Leona Clay, Harker Heights’ human resources director, reflects on four decades of municipal service.
A Belton reader condemns efforts to smear Arab and Muslim Americans as unpatriotic and dangerous, citing examples from recent political rhetoric.
Killeen ISD discussed additional school optimization scenarios amid declining enrollment and financial pressures, alongside other county civic updates.
E-Community Killeen hosted its eighth annual Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest in downtown Killeen with candy giveaways, vendors, and Halloween entertainment.
Temple’s Lunch at the Airport at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport featured barbecue and music as attendees stopped by for food.
T.L.L. Temple Foundation held a grand opening dedication for a new clubhouse at the Boggy Slough Conservation Area in Houston County.
Academy ISD plans to resurface its tennis courts using a $16,000 grant from the national tennis association.
A motorcycle and pickup crashed in Killeen at North Fort Hood Road and Adams Avenue, killing two and injuring a 7-year-old.