Posted on: December 10, 2023
City partners with church to provide relief from cold
The City of Killeen has partnered with Liberty Christian Center, to provide an emergency, overnight warming center for those in need on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Liberty Christian Center (4107 Westcliff Road) will open to those in need at 8 p.m. today and...
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Posted on: December 7, 2023
The Gary Sinise Foundation sponsors the complimentary trip each year
KILLEEN, Texas (Dec. 7, 2023) – Thirty-seven passengers returned to the Killeen Regional Airport on Dec. 6, following a complimentary five-day trip to Disney World, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation.
The citizens are Gold Star Fam...
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Posted on: December 7, 2023
More assistance still requested from other local churches, organizations
KILLEEN, Texas (Dec. 7, 2023) – During a recent Killeen City Council meeting, Mayor Debbie Nash-King announced a new partnership with two churches to host and assist with future warming centers when needed in our city.
Liberty Christian...
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Posted on: December 4, 2023
Closure is for street repairs
The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing Orchid Drive from Petunia Circle to Daisy Drive to through traffic on Tuesday, Dec. 5 and Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, weather permitting.
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Posted on: December 1, 2023
Closures will happen over two weekends
The Downtown Events Division of the City of Killeen will implement road closures for the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
East Avenue D between 4th Street and N Gray Street will be closed Dec....
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Posted on: November 30, 2023
The Solid Waste division will service those residents on Friday, Dec. 1
The City of Killeen’s Solid Waste Division of Public Works will be servicing about 1,200 residents’ trash containers tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 1) that were not able to be picked up tonight. We appreciate everyone's patience and u...
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Posted on: November 30, 2023
Annual event entails four events over two weekends
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 30, 2023) – Killeen’s annual Holiday Under the Stars begins this Friday, Dec. 1, with a market and traditional tree lighting.
Once again, the mayor and Santa will be on hand to light the tree at the Santa ...
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Posted on: November 30, 2023
Program provides employment for disadvantaged youth ages 16 - 19
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 30, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Youth Empowerment Program is accepting applications for the spring season.
The Youth Empowerment Program launched in summer of 2023 and is designed to help disadvantaged y...
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Posted on: November 28, 2023
Notice issued due to water crews replacing 3 water valves in the area
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Posted on: November 27, 2023
The app was launched in May 2022 and helps improve quality of life, encourage civic participation
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 27, 2023) – Citizens have been using the City’s Killeen Connect application in high numbers, helping the City top 1,000 service requests addressed across our area. The City of Killeen partnered with SeeClickFix to ...
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Posted on: November 26, 2023
Wind chill temperatures are forecasted to drop below 32 degrees
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 26, 2023) – The City of Killeen is opening the Killeen Arts and Activities Center as a warming center for those in need overnight from 8p.m. tonight, Sunday, Nov. 26 to 8a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27.
The Killeen...
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Posted on: November 21, 2023
Closure is for sewer repair
KILLEEN, Texas (November 21, 2023) – The southbound lane of Stephen Street from Meadow Drive to Bonnie Drive will experience intermittent lane closures on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
Sewer services are ...
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Posted on: November 21, 2023
City of Killeen received the 2023 We Hire Vets employer recognition, 27% of workforce are veterans
Killeen, TX (November 21, 2023) – Workforce Solutions of Central Texas recently honored the City of Killeen at a We Hire Vets employer recognition event, for the City’s commitment to hiring veterans.
The City of Killeen was am...
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Posted on: November 20, 2023
Closure is for installation of fiber optic services
KILLEEN, Texas (November 20, 2023) – The southbound lane of Florence Road between Lowes Boulevard and Turtle Creek Drive will be experiencing intermittent lane closures starting Monday, Nov. 20 through Thuesday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to ...
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Posted on: November 20, 2023
Services offered Monday through Friday 8a.m-noon and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 20, 2023) – The Killeen Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its family-oriented services with the appointment of Aishia Sterling, dedicated to providing exceptional childcare servic...
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Posted on: November 17, 2023
Closure is for Christmas tree installation
KILLEEN, Texas (November 17, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Transportation Division will be closing East Avenue D between 4th Street and Gray Street on Monday, November 20, from 7a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.
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Posted on: November 16, 2023
Notice issued due to the repairs on the residential water tap being complete.
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Posted on: November 15, 2023
Traffic to be diverted around work
Contractors will be installing asphalt on the west side intersection of W.S Young Drive and Little Nolan Road on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
The contractor will have traffic control devices in place as well as a police pre...
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Posted on: November 15, 2023
All City offices will reopen Monday.
City of Killeen offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving.
Emergency services will operate without interruption.
Garbage collection for Thursday will be collected Wednesday. All other collection days will run as normal. ...
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Posted on: November 14, 2023
Closure is for storm sewer drainage installation
KILLEEN, Texas (November 14, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing Cunnigham Road to through traffic from Stan Schlueter Loop to Elms Road on Thursday, Nov. 16 and Friday, Nov. 17, from 8a.m. - 5p.m. each d...
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Posted on: November 15, 2023
Race part of the Centex Race Series
Killeen, TX (November 9, 2023) – Killeen Parks & Recreation will host the second annual Half Mara-Fun, scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 a.m. The race will be at the Heritage Oaks Hike & Bike Trail located at 8001 Pyrite ...
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Posted on: November 13, 2023
Notice issued due to fixing a leak in the public water system and water services being restored.
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Posted on: November 13, 2023
Notice issued due to the isolation of the water main and water services being restored.
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Posted on: November 13, 2023
Notice issued due to leading residential water taps.
NOTE: Crews were able to repair problem without effecting water pressure, thus anticipated boil notice has been canceled.
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Posted on: November 9, 2023
Employees raised more than $75,000 for the local United Way chapter in 2022
KILLEEN, Texas (November 9, 2023) – The City of Killeen is inviting the community to participate in a pancake fundraiser for United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area’s 2023 campaign.
Residents can come by the Drive-t...
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Posted on: November 8, 2023
Notice issued due to crew needing to isolate the water main for repairs.
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Posted on: November 7, 2023
Closures are for emergency water repair
KILLEEN, Texas (November 7, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division has closed Orchid Drive from Petunia Circle to Daisy Drive.
The closure is so a crews can repair a broken water main.
Crews have traffic detoured ar...
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Posted on: November 6, 2023
Installation may cause temporary closures
KILLEEN, Texas (November 6 13, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Transportation Division Public will be having a new mast and pole installed at the intersection of Rosewood and Central Texas Expressway on Tuesday, November 7, beginning at ...
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Posted on: November 6, 2023
Information on preparedness, plans and events will be provided for this once in a lifetime event
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 6, 2023) – The City of Killeen will host a 2024 Solar Eclipse Community Townhall on Monday, Dec. 4 at 6p.m. at City Hall.
The discussion will include preparedness plans, business information, as well as activities and events surroundin...
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Posted on: November 6, 2023
WalletHub’s rankings based on several cost factors focused on cities with four-year colleges
KILLEEN, Texas (November 6, 2023) –Even though Killeen shares the benefit of having a public, regional, transfer level university with the entire Central Texas region, the fact that the City of Killeen is home to A&M-Central Texas helped to ...
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Posted on: November 6, 2023
Signal will in be flash mode until removed
KILLEEN, Texas Nov. 6, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Transportation Division is turning the signal at the intersection at 8th Street and Avenue B into flash mode for two weeks starting immediately as it prepares to remove the signals a...
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Posted on: November 6, 2023
All City offices will reopen Monday
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 6, 2023) - City of Killeen offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
Emergency services will operate without interruption.
Garbage collection routes will run as normal. The Transfer Station will be open 8 a....
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Posted on: November 2, 2023
Downtown Revitalization Program was finalist for Best Economic Game Changer recognition
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 2, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Development Services’ division of the Downtown Revitalization program has won the Texas Downtown Achievement award for the Best Economic Game Changer. The award recognizes a project, program ...
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Posted on: November 2, 2023
Citizens have opportunity to have additional fees waived
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 2, 2023) – The Killeen Municipal Court has announced it is once again offering warrant forgiveness beginning Dec. 1 through the end of the month.
Citizens with outstanding warrants can go to the courthouse without f...
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Posted on: November 1, 2023
Event will have goodies and fun all week
The City of Killeen’s Municipal Court will be hosting a Municipal Courts Week celebration from Monday, Nov. 6 through Thursday Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the courthouse (200 E. Avenue D.).
These free events are open to al...
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Posted on: November 1, 2023
City partners with National Mounted Warfare Foundation for second year to feature veterans
KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 1, 2023) – The City of Killeen is partnering with the National Mounted Warfare Foundation for the second year to feature more than 60 military veterans to highlight hometown heroes throughout the month.
The banners will be displayed fr...
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