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BCSO to work with auditor on OT
BCSO to work with auditor on OT Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Body Sheriff's Office.During departmental updates at the regular meeting, Burnet County Chief Deputy Alan Trevino reported all county jail staff positions are filled.“We are full,” Trevino told the...
Multiple roads in Killeen to have milling, overlay services done by Public Works through June
KILLEEN, Texas — Multiple roads in Killeen are set to have milling and overlay work done by the city's Public Works Transportation Division, according to the city. The roads that will have the milling and overlay work done include:. W S Young Drive from Illinois Avenue to Rancier Avenue.
Killeen council to discuss charging station deal
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – Members of the Killeen City Council are prepared to discuss a joint deal with Bell County to build an electric vehicle charging station. The discussion is on the agenda for next Tuesday’s work session, with a vote on the issue scheduled for the following week.
‘I look at running as a way to prepare for life': Meet Avaleann White, an ultrarunner from Celina
Avaleann White took home first place in the female division in a double marathon run as part of Tejas Trails Pandora’s Box of Rox Trail Run in Burnet, Texas a couple weeks ago. Learn what keeps this ultrarunner motivated and get to know more about her through this week’s Community Profile spotlight.
Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels
Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Eric Bullard loaded his equipment May 15 to prepare to head home after spending the day on Lake Buchanan. He welcomed the rise in lake levels but found the water murky and choppy. Connie Swinney/The Highlander ...
'They do live in fear every time it rains' | Killeen residents voice frustration over continuous flooding issue that's impacting homes
KILLEEN, Texas — A group of Killeen residents are voicing their frustrations and concerns about flooding issues they've been dealing with for years, a matter that they claim the City of Killeen is ignoring. "It's awful, it's ridiculous that we are going through this," said Fred Santiago, who has...
Optimist Club Thrift Store prepares for grand opening in Copperas Cove
After losing its store space at two different locations, the Copperas Cove Optimist Club Thrift Store is preparing for a reboot and grand reopening on May 31. The store’s new home is at 316 E. Avenue D. The Optimist Club Thrift Store is the fundraising arm of the Copperas...
Good News Friday: May 17, 2024
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The show must go on! Shout out to Hill County Sherriff’s Office Deputy Justin Lattin, who came to the rescue of Itasca Elementary schooler, Anastasia McDowell, when her partner for the talent show ran into unexpected issues. Deputy Lattin sang the vocals for Taylor Swift’s...
Runoff early voting May 20-24
Runoff early voting May 20-24 From Staff Reports Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Body The local runoff election in Burnet County features two races – the tax assessor- collector and county commissioner – for the May 28 election.Early voting is open 7 a.m. to 7...
Wreck involving semi-truck causes traffic delays in Killeen
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department said Tuesday morning that the intersection of Stan Schlueter and Central Texas Expressway has been cleared and the roadway has reopened. The department said earlier Tuesday morning that the intersection was temporarily closed due to a wreck involving a...
Strong winds blow over, damage 5,000 pound display helicopter at Fort Cavazos
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — A display helicopter near the 1st Cavalry Division Headquarters at Fort Cavazos was blown over Sunday due to high winds from storms that swept through the area. According to Fort Cavazos officials, the display helicopter being toppled over caused the rotor to be damaged and...
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