'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican
Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.
Former Killeen housing director sentenced to prison for embezzling nearly $300k
The former executive director was found guilty of embezzling nearly $300,000 in federal funds for personal expenses like rent, travel, and a new vehicle.
Killeen police shoot, wound gunman who fired at officers after allegedly killing a man
A Killeen police officer shot and wounded a suspect early Sunday morning after the suspect allegedly killed one person inside a home and then fired at responding officers, according to the Killeen Police Department.
Killeen police investigate apparent domestic murder-suicide
Killeen police are investigating a double-fatal shooting that appears to have been a murder-suicide.
Fort Cavazos returning to its original name of Fort Hood
The United States Army reinstated the names of seven posts. Fort Cavazos is returning to its original name, Fort Hood.
Killeen police search for missing 16-year-old girl
Killeen police are searching for a 16-year-old girl last seen more than a week ago.
Killeen Fire Captain killed in crash to be laid to rest on May 20
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III. Taylor was killed in a crash on Mother's Day after leaving a hospital where he had just welcomed his fifth child.
Killeen fire captain killed in crash; man charged with intoxication manslaughter
A Killeen fire captain was killed in a crash on Mother's Day, just shortly after welcoming his fifth child into the world. Another man has been arrested for intoxication manslaughter in connection with the crash.
Man accused of killing Killeen fire captain arrested for intoxication manslaughter
A man was arrested for intoxication manslaughter after rear-ending a van, killing a Killeen fire captain on Mother's Day.
Killeen Fire Captain killed in crash after welcoming his 5th child
Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III was killed in a crash on Mother's Day. He had just left an Austin hospital after welcoming his fifth child.
Killeen man, former soldiers sentenced for buying, storing, selling stolen U.S. Army equipment
A Killeen man was sentenced in federal court in Waco for buying and selling U.S. Army equipment that had been stolen by four soldiers, according to the U.S. attorney's office. The four soldiers were also sentenced.
Active-duty Fort Cavazos soldier killed in Killeen shooting
An active-duty Fort Cavazos soldier was killed in a deadly shooting in Killeen.
Man shot, killed by law enforcement after driving into Texas mall during chase, injuring 5
Authorities said law enforce shot and killed a man that drove into the Killeen Mall Saturday evening after leading police on a chase.
Killeen man sentenced for conspiring to import meth through Del Rio
A Killeen man has been sentenced in federal court to 22 years in prison for participating in a conspiracy to attempt to import nearly eight kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico.
Killeen ISD Board back district plan to create "phone-free" schools
Killeen ISD Board trustees recently approved the district's plan to issue pouches where students will store their cell phones while in school.
Killeen couple sentenced for fake rideshare company for soldiers
The couple co-owned and operated a rideshare company which claimed to shuttle military personnel and received millions in funds from the U.S. Army.
Texans honor those who lost their lives on Memorial Day
Every year, on Memorial Day, our country honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Events were held across the U.S. in memory of the fallen.
Air Force veteran honored at Unaccompanied Veteran Burial
An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial was held for Sgt. Paul Michael Sollars at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery where he received military honors.
Military expectant mothers honored at group baby shower
About 60 military moms-to-be were honored as part of "Operation Appreciation" put on by H-E-B.
Woman struck by train in Killeen: police
Killeen police say the conductor saw the woman on the tracks, sounded the horn and applied the brakes, but she did not move.