Temple, TX

Rowdy public participation at Belton school district meetings has prompted a proposed policy change. The district’s Policy Committee will review a first reading of an ordinance that could see audience members ejected from future meetings without warning, allows changes to move public comments to the end of meetings, and limits the types of materials that can be used during public comments.

Welcome to your new home in Midway ISD!! This beautiful property has something for everyone!! Newer paint and carpet make it fresh and clean. Never get wet while carrying your shopping bags in. For easy access, park in the porte-cochere next to the kitchen. A beautiful vaulted, tongue and groove wood ceiling, sparkling white tile counters and oak cabinets accentuate the country kitchen. Every cooks' dream is fulfilled with a gas range, plus an additional electric oven. If you are in a hurry, you can cozy up to the counter for a quick meal. In the breakfast area, light filters through the bay window and offers a view of the beautiful magnolia tree. It is the perfect place for a long dining table! If you need a formal dining area, the flex room is your solution. The flex room transitions to the laundry area, family room, and bedroom. It is also ideal for an office or play room. The first bedroom is bright and has a half bath. There is storage, a sink, and counter area in the laundry room. The hall bath is conveniently located between the second bedroom and laundry room. Mirrored double doors accentuate the second bedroom. Rest peacefully in the large master bedroom. It has lots of storage and a walk-in closet. The spacious master bath has double sinks, separate water closet and shower. Luxuriate in the garden tub while looking through the patio doors at the St. Augustine and Crape Myrtles. There is plenty of room to gather in the large family room. The built in shelves allow you to display your favorite books or collection. If you need more space, there is a 576 sq.ft., air conditioned man cave/she shed/play room. The french doors, which open to the back yard, make it perfect for entertaining! The two car garage also has a work bench. Private and spacious, the back yard is calling you!

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) -The Killeen Police Department is asking the community for their help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery. The Killeen Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the 7-11 in the 1000 block of S WS Young Dr. A male entered the business and displayed a...

Killeen Animal Services held a free pet adoption event Sunday in hopes of finding some furry friends a “fur-ever” home and freeing up some much needed space. Over the weekend, fees were waived for animals that were sterilized, vaccinated and microchipped, the city said in a release. With the shelter...

BELTON — The sport never gets old, one rider said Sunday afternoon as the Bell County Cutting Horse Association closed out a two-day show at the Bell County Expo Center Equine/ Livestock Complex. Tamara Lott of Madisonville won the $50,000 Amateur Class on Sunday riding her nine-year-old mare, Metalena. Lott’s...

Living easy in the summertime isn’t all that simple anymore. People are in a hurry to move along with their busy lives and often forget to show gratitude for the little things, just as much as the bigger things. Sunday afternoon, a local Realtor gave residents a chance to stop and smell the flowers in her own way of showing gratitude.

Legacy Nursing and Rehab held a fishing tournament for residents on July 19. This fishing day was planned around a competition between another Legacy Facility in Bryan. The best fishing day wins. The facility that gets the most comments and shares on their Facebook page will be the winner for the competition. It was a full day of fishing, with at the end of the day was a full menu fish fry provided by volunteers Jason Massingill and Gary Miller. “Let’s Go Fishin’ Inc. out of Austin provided the complete set up for the residents to fish. There are videos and other pictures on the Legacy Nursing and Rehab of Cameron Facebook page.

The Cameron Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hacienda San Vicente as a new chamber member on July 20. This unique Mexican restaurant is located at 2303 W 4th Street (Hwy 190) in Cameron. Taqueria Hacienda San Vicente serves the tastiest food starting with breakfast at 6 a.m. Monday through Sunday. They offer lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and they are open on Sunday until 3 p.m. Hacienda makes a variety of authentic Mexican plates, including enchiladas, Menudo, tacos, fajitas and so much more. New owners, Yanett Montez and Travis Pena invite you come and enjoy their restaurant and celebrate their grand opening.

Dozens of runners met at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area for the Life’s a Beach 5K Saturday. “I loved that it had a different theme,” Toni Kornegay, recreation specialist for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation, said. “It was like enjoying a day at the beach.”. The...

This week, I'm enjoying some Purple Rain at House of Daiquiris, 1301 W Central Texas Expressway in Killeen. Like the name implies, you’ll find a menu full of delicious and unique daiquiris, but here’s what makes them really special - they’re named for some of our favorite artists who’ve passed on.

TEMPLE, Texas – Temple Dog trainer Isabella Carruth and her service dog Dante have been stuck in Honduras after learning the CDC banned dogs from re-entering the U.S for a high-risk of rabies. After applying for a Dog Import Permit five times, Carruth finally got the green light for them...

Isabella Carruth is finally able to return home with her service dog by her side. The Temple dog trainer, who has been stuck in Honduras since July 9, said Tuesday in an email that her dog Dante’s permit was approved by the Centers for Disease Control, allowing them both to travel back to Central Texas together.

“Hewitt boasts the sought-after and laid-back community lifestyle that many Texans desire.” Austin Early, the Membership and Social Media Coordinator for the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce says three things make this Central Texas town “uniquely Hewitt.”. 1. Access. Photo: @cdw21 via Twenty20. Hewitt’s proximity to Waco and its location smack...