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Temple Police arrest fifth suspect in Ember Henry killing
Temple police arrested a fifth suspect tied to the robbery and fatal shooting of Ember Henry in Temple on Aug. 24.
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Killeen reader asks why TxDOT has left high weeds along Highway 195
A Killeen reader criticized TxDOT for leaving high weeds along State Highway 195.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 4:45 PM |
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Temple officials announce South Pea Ridge road improvements projects take new turn, closing postponed
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.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 4:45 PM |
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Wednesday Review Club summons spirit of Rosie the Riveter for cleanup day
The Wednesday Review Club held a cleanup day in 100-degree heat ahead of its September President’s Tea.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 4:45 PM |
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Police respond to assaults, drug offenses, theft, burglary in Killeen
Killeen police logged calls for assaults, drug offenses, theft, and a burglary over Friday, with additional calls listed for Lampasas.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 4:45 PM |
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Labor Day closures affect Belton, Temple facilities
Labor Day closures are affecting facilities in Belton and Temple.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 8:00 PM |
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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.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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Jean Shine | Obituaries
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.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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Killeen’s first Boots, Brews and BBQ Festival drew over 100 vendors downtown as leaders highlighted momentum for the city’s revitalization efforts.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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NWS forecasts persistent triple-digit heat index conditions for Killeen through the weekend.
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●●●●○ | Sep 5, 11:30 PM |
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Copperas Cove council walks back tax rate increase, set to trim budget after last-minute proposal
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.
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●●●○○ | Sep 6, 2:30 AM |
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"Do you think it would be beneficial for Killeen City Council members to take part in a team-building exercise?" | Opinion
An opinion piece asks whether Killeen City Council members should participate in a team-building exercise.
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●○○○○ | Sep 6, 7:30 AM |
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Major VA clinic in Cove gets groundbreaking date as it anchors future retail, housing, and hotel growth
Copperas Cove’s Central Texas Veterans Health Care System will hold an Oct. 8 groundbreaking for a new outpatient clinic.
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Belton will host the free 10th annual Bacon, Blues & Brews festival Sept. 25-26 around the Bell County Courthouse.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 12:30 PM |
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Woman thought rocks had broken her window but it turned out to be a bullet; man gets probation on deadly conduct charge
A Harker Heights woman believed rocks broke her window, but a court placed her ex-partner on probation for deadly conduct shooting damage.
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●●●○○ | Sep 6, 12:30 PM |
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Killeen reader advocates better career guidance for high schoolers
A Killeen reader urges better high school career guidance and proposes aptitude testing and counselor-workforce partnerships to improve students’ career choices.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 12:30 PM |
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Massive data center project advances as Central Texas city changes rules
Temple advanced actions and adopted new rules related to Rowan Digital’s proposed multi-phase data center campus in Synergy Southeast Industrial Park.
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Temple, Belton schools handle internet outages as needed to support students
Temple and Belton schools reported handling internet outages to keep student access available during digital learning.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 8:45 PM |
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Downtown Killeen hosted a Sunday craft and artisan market with local vendors and live music at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 1:15 AM |
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Killeen reported a robbery while Lampasas reported an arrest for tampering with evidence, alongside multiple other property and disturbance calls.
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●●●○○ | Sep 7, 10:45 AM |
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Former Killeen mayor Riakos “Rock” Adams discusses council workload, governance reform challenges, and controversies in a new podcast episode.
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●●●○○ | Sep 7, 2:00 PM |
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New Shipley's Donuts building taking shape in Harker Heights | Business
Shipley’s Donuts construction in Harker Heights is underway, with a planned opening in December and additional retail space for lease.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 2:00 PM |
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Community rallies to repair disabled veteran's home in Killeen
Community volunteers in Killeen repaired a disabled veteran’s home, replacing the AC system and fixing plumbing, doors, floors, and cleaning.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 5:00 PM |
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Checking in: Hawthorn Extended Stay hotel moves into Killeen's former Shilo Inn | Business
Killeen’s former Shilo Inn is transitioning to Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham after renovations and ownership changes.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 5:30 PM |
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10 battery, solar projects in queue for Lampasas
Lampasas has about 10 battery and solar projects queued for development.
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Belton homes damaged amid strong pop-up storms
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.
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●●●○○ | Sep 7, 9:30 PM |
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Burnet County Jail logs Aug. 28-Sept. 3
Burnet County Jail records list multiple arrests and releases from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2026 across several agencies.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:30 PM |
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Final two Burnet Chunk Your Junk events set
Burnet will hold two final Chunk Your Junk bulky waste events on Sept. 12 and Oct. 3 before changes in November.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:30 PM |
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Angela Solis of Temple ISD was appointed to the Texas Education Agency District SPED Leadership Council to shape statewide special education policy.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:45 PM |
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A boil-water notice was issued for specific south Killeen addresses after construction interrupted water service Tuesday.
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●●●○○ | Sep 8, 2:45 PM |
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Temple College Foundation gives out more than $776,000 in scholarships
Temple College Foundation awarded 806 scholarships totaling $776,350 for the 2026-27 school year to local students.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:45 PM |
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Temple Fire & Rescue urges residents to prepare for emergencies, offers free class to help
Temple Fire & Rescue will offer a free Sept. 15 preparedness seminar to help residents plan for emergencies.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:45 PM |
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Killeen’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host a public emergency readiness town hall on Sept. 24.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 4:45 PM |
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Welcome to Olanville? Nolanville's welcome sign missing an 'N'
Nolanville’s welcome sign had an incorrect “Olanville” spelling after accident damage, and city officials plan repairs.
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●○○○○ | Sep 8, 7:45 PM |
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Police reports: Multiple assaults and arrests in Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove police reports listed multiple incidents including assaults, thefts, and drug-related arrests across several blocks.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 7:45 PM |
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Temple Police release name of officer who resigned after investigation began into misuse of Flock cameras
Temple police identified Robert Clayton as the officer who resigned after internal findings of potentially unauthorized Flock Safety ALPR searches, with Texas Rangers investigating.
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Temple Fire & Rescue, Salado community to host 9/11 remembrance events
Temple Fire & Rescue will host free 9/11 remembrance ceremonies Sept. 11, with additional memorial events in Salado.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 7:45 PM |
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New zoning overlay could reshape north Killeen properties
Killeen proposes a north-side zoning overlay to add housing options and limit certain businesses, moving from planning and zoning review toward council action.
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Lake Buchanan watercraft collision claims life
A vessel collision on Lake Buchanan at Garrett Island killed the operator and left an onboard woman in critical but survivable condition.
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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.
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Bell County Judge Limits Access To Accusers' Names In Case
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Do You Have to Show Your Receipt at Walmart in Texas?
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Bell County Judge Limits Access To Accusers' Names In Case
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Temple terminates record $55 million gift from alumnus amid federal investigation
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Bell County Judge Limits Access To Accusers' Names In Case
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Fort Hood: Wildfires that burned 20,000 acres are extinguished
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Ex-Fort Hood doctor will learn the names of 82 'Jane Doe' accusers within 30 days | Crime
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Bell County Judge Limits Access To Accusers' Names In Case
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Bell County Judge Limits Access To Accusers' Names In Case
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Bell County Judge Limits Access To Accusers' Names In Case
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●●●●○ | Sep 9, 1:30 AM |
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Belton and Temple ISD students were named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists competing for finalist status.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 5:30 AM |
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Major traffic delays early Wednesday after truck rollover on I-35 in Belton
A gravel truck rollover closed northbound I-35 near Belton exit 294 early Wednesday, causing major morning backups.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 12:00 PM |
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Police reports: DWI driver arrests in Copperas Cove
Area police reports in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights, and Lampasas describe multiple DWI arrests and related incidents Tuesday.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 7:45 PM |
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Killeen council to consider rezoning for gas station with some local residents in opposition
Killeen City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning land for a proposed gas station amid opposition from nearby residents.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 7:45 PM |
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A Belton teacher tasked a 6th grader to 3D print a class aid for younger students.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 8:45 PM |
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County elections office addresses questions about March primary
Burnet County Elections Administrator Stephanie Cooper reported small errors in March primary ballots that did not change the outcome.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 11:45 PM |
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A&M board commits $90M for Hazelwood promise, including at Killeen university
Texas A&M System board approved up to $90 million over three years to support Hazlewood tuition exemptions, including at A&M-Central Texas.
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Cody Johnson Championship Event Returns To Belton, Texas In October
Cody Johnson will hold his third annual championship roping event in Belton, Texas, October 6–11, with charity gala activities and auctions.
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Killeen’s Boots, Brews and BBQ Fest drew about 4,100 attendees, a 193% increase over last year’s football-themed event.
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Carlos Rodriguez of Belton was honored after rescuing a woman and two children from a Belton apartment fire in August.
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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.
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●●●●● | Sep 10, 5:00 PM |
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Killeen advances eight areas for Opportunity Zone designation
Killeen advanced eight census tracts for potential federal Opportunity Zone designation to attract investment to low-income neighborhoods.
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Killeen City Council scheduled a meeting to discuss how to regulate data centers following the governor’s halt and state audits of permits.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 7:30 PM |
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TxDOT extends comment period for third round of open houses in I-14 corridor study
TxDOT extended the comment deadline for Round 3 open houses in the I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study to Oct. 12, 2026.
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An apartment fire in Temple displaced five residents, according to the article’s available information.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 9:15 PM |
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Killeen car wash manager says illegal dumping has ramped up, city isn't helping
A Killeen car wash manager alleges illegal dumping has increased and says city help through code enforcement has fallen short.
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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.
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Journey And Heart Tribute Bands Perform At Salado Concert
A Rockin’ for Youth benefit concert in Salado will feature Journey and Heart tribute bands to support Bell County youth groups.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 10:00 PM |
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Fox News highlighted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s prior legal troubles during an interview ahead of the Senate race against James Talarico.
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Ken Paxton dodges confrontation while slamming James Talarico as weak
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Fox Displays List of Ken Paxton's Legal Troubles During Interview
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Senate Leadership Fund launches Texas PAC to back Ken Paxton's bid
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Talarico Leads Paxton in Poll Conducted with Trump's Go-to Pollster Amid Texas RNC
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James Talarico Reveals List of 20+ 'Republican Leaders' Endorsing Him
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Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
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Musk-Backed PAC Adds $2.4M To Paxton Fight As GOP Spending Tops $12M
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Ken Paxton put out an AI-generated attack ad. He's not the only one
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
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Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
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Camera Captures Ken Paxton's Face As Trump Dunks On Him
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Senate GOP's super PAC starts spending big for Ken Paxton
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Ken Paxton put out an AI-generated attack ad. He's not the only one
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Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
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Ken Paxton put out an AI-generated attack ad. He's not the only one
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Ken Paxton put out an AI-generated attack ad. He's not the only one
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Abbott says midterms is between 'common sense and crazy'
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Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP
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Republican cavalry arrives for Ken Paxton as big-bucks Texas offensive opens cash floodgates
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Trump urges Republicans to 'go out and vote'
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ELECTION 2026 | Democrat's ad about tragic pregnancy injects abortion into tight governor's race
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At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices
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ABC13 wraps up two-night rally at 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas
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'Common sense always wins': Abbott vows to 'demolish Democrats' at GOP Midterm Convention
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Democrat James Talarico surges ahead without AIPAC money
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New poll rattles Texas governor's race as Election Day looms
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New poll shows divided voters in Talarico vs. Paxton US Senate race
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James Talarico calls on Ken Paxton to sue the DOJ over 'mishandling' of Epstein files
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Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
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Jimmy Kimmel says FCC 'threatened our show' over interview with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico
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Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
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Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
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Texas Voters Face a Tax Choice: Property Tax Cuts or $1,500 Refunds?
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Texas governor's race heads into fall closer than any since 1994
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Once Again It Will Be About Turnout
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Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP
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Greg Abbott Goes On The Offensive In Race Against Gina Hinojosa
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Greg Abbott Goes On The Offensive In Race Against Gina Hinojosa
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Texas Republicans are turning against data centers. Will it matter in November?
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Copperas Cove High School earned a U.S. News & World Report national ranking based on academic and performance metrics.
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●●●○○ | Sep 11, 11:45 AM |
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Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp is set to expand into Harker Heights after activity and building renovations at a former local site.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 12:00 PM |
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The City of Post issued a boil water notice after loss of water pressure during a White River valve exchange.
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Democrats rally with endorsement party in Harker Heights
Bell County Texas Democratic Women held an endorsement party in Harker Heights for multiple candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 2:30 PM |
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Copperas Cove ISD school board president apologizes after calling board member an idiot
Copperas Cove ISD board president Joan Manning apologized after calling a fellow trustee an “idiot” during a budget meeting.
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Nolanville sees positive trends in economy, new businesses in coming weeks
Nolanville officials project sales tax revenue will meet the 2026 budget as new businesses open in coming weeks and revenues remain steady.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 7:30 PM |
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Plane goes down in Temple cornfield on day ownership transfers
A Piper Cherokee made an emergency landing in a Temple cornfield after an engine issue, with both occupants walking away uninjured.
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Killeen council to approve progressively lower Art Commission funds
Killeen City Council will consider lower hotel-occupancy-tax art commission grants totaling about $75,000 at its Tuesday meeting.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 7:30 PM |
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Theft with firearm in Cove; trespassing in Lampasas
A log of incidents reported in Cove, Lampasas, and Harker Heights included theft with a firearm, assault, and drug and weapons cases.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 7:30 PM |
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Severe Thunderstorms Friday evening in Central Texas
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across Bell, Hill, and Navarro counties in Central Texas, with storms producing damaging winds and frequent lightning.
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●●●○○ | Sep 11, 8:45 PM |
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K9 Andor, Officer Elijah Garretson honored with Star of Texas Awards
Gov. Greg Abbott presented Star of Texas Awards to Waco’s K9 Andor and Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson for their service and sacrifice.
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Bell County baker competes on Halloween Wars
Harker Heights baker Lily Halabi is competing on Food Network’s “Halloween Wars” after prior wins and appearances.
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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 9:00 PM |
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Killeen ISD held its 20th annual Freedom Walk to commemorate the September 11 attacks and honor those who serve.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 9:00 PM |
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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.
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Out and About: Events in the Killeen-Fort Hood area
Killeen-Fort Hood has multiple weekend events listed, including 9/11 memorial activities, family outings, and local festivals.
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