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Heavy rainfall in Bell County leave one local woman’s backyard looking like a “lake”
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - Heavy rainfall throughout Bell county left many areas even more flooded than they already were, including several neighborhoods. Quinn Woodward is a Killeen resident in a neighborhood just off of highway 195 and after today’s severe weather her backyard completely flooded. Woodward says she was...
Killeen police investigating drive-by shooting
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - A drive-by shooting is under investigation in Killeen. It happened at about 7:55 p.m. on May 15 in the area of Derik Drive and Jana Drive. Officers located “damage to a vehicle” parked in the 4300 block of Jana, but no one suffered any injuries, police said.
Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis
Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image A view of Lake Buchanan just off FM 2341 May 15 offers a look at rising water levels from recent rain. Connie Swinney/ The Highlander ...
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...
Central Texas weather: School districts delay class, cancel after-school activities
BURNET, Texas - Due to severe weather, some Central Texas school districts have chosen to delay bus routes and cancel events on Thursday, May 16. McDade is operating on a 2-hour delay on Friday, May 17 due to road closures in the area. Classes will start at 9:45 a.m. Burnet...
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.
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 ...
‘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.
Woman held in death of motorcycle passenger in crash
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – A 26-year-old Austin woman is facing charges of criminally negligent homicide in a fatal traffic crash police say might have been caused by the driver being distracted by cell phone use. Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Savanna Nicole Spurlock on Monday....
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