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.

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.

25 injured, 76 buildings lost due to tornado in Bell County

Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.

Volunteers helping Salado residents clean-up following EF-3 tornado

A call center has been set up in Salado. Volunteers are matching donations of time, labor and resources with home and business owners' needs.

Experts travel to Texas to measure, 3D scan large hailstone found in Salado

After Gina Brown found a huge haillstone in her backyard, she preserved it in her freezer so experts could travel to Texas to 3D scan and measure the stone.

Historic size? National Weather Service to study large hail found in Texas

After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.