Police investigate deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash in Killeen
The preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was standing on the sidewalk and failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle.
Scammers posing as traffic enforcement in Harker Heights: police
Harker Heights police is warning about scammers posing as traffic enforcement and sending emails attempting to solicit payment for phony traffic camera citations.
Former Army soldier gets 2 years in prison for 2021 assault on law enforcement
The soldier struck one officer and spit in another's face, and repeatedly kicked the back door of the patrol vehicle while being transported, says the US Attorney's Office.
Killeen man sentenced to over 35 years for carjacking, armed robberies
According to court documents, Darius King, 29, along with Corey Jackson, 51, committed armed robberies of a 7-Eleven and a Family Dollar in January 2020.
Fireworks banned in Bell County under drought disaster declaration
The declaration does make an exception for fireworks displays that have been issued a permit by the Bell County Fire Marshal's office.
Bell County to begin accepting proposals for Expo Center naming rights
Proposals will be accepted starting Sunday, June 19 and will be received through 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.
21-year-old identified as motorcyclist killed in Killeen collision
A 21-year-old has died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Killeen.
Man in custody following 5-hour standoff with officers in Killeen
Killeen police arrested a man following a five-hour standoff with officers Sunday night.
1 dead following domestic disturbance in Killeen, police say
A 31-year-old man is dead following a domestic disturbance in Killeen.
New, major roadway expected to bring growth to north Williamson County
A new roadway between Jarrell and Bartlett is expected to bring new growth to the northern Williamson County area.
Rumored threat causes lockdown of Killeen ISD high school, 16-year-old charged
Killeen ISD police charged the student with a state-jail felony for the rumors made on Monday that prompted a lockdown of Shoemaker High School.
Fort Hood likely to be renamed for first Hispanic four-star general instead of Confederate general
The Army’s largest active-duty armored post is named after Gen. John Bell Hood. A commission has recommended naming it for Gen. Richard Cavazos, a native Texan.
1 injured in Harker Heights shooting, suspects still at large
Police are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting in Harker Heights.
Boil water notice issued for Fort Hood following power outage at treatment plant
The notice covers all of South Fort Hood and the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
Bell County partners with United Way for 2-1-1 tornado assistance
Beginning May 6, the 2-1-1 helpline can be used both by residents looking for support and by volunteers and donors looking to contribute.
Benefit concert, dinner raises funds for families affected by Salado tornado
A benefit concert and dinner was held in Salado to raise funds for those affected by the EF-3 tornado that ripped through the town just weeks ago.
Killeen ISD approves 6% pay increase for all district employees
The Killeen ISD Board recently approved an eight percent pay increase for all Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraised educators.
Tornado survivor shows storm shelter in Salado
When the devastating EF-3 tornado struck southern Bell County, Hatton gathered his family and neighbors and went for the storm shelter in his backyard.
'This is where the healing begins': Salado pastor holds Easter service at destroyed church
Despite his church being destroyed by a tornado, one Salado pastor held Easter service on a slab of concrete where the building once stood.
Crews working to restore power to Bell County community following EF-3 tornado
When the tornado tore through the area, it destroyed most of the power lines, leaving more than 500 homes without power, according to county officials.