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Warming Center to open at Liberty Christian Center tonight

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...

Boil Water Notice lifted on properties on Lucile Dr. Edgefield Dr, Westwood Dr and Little Leaf Dr.

Notice issued due to water crews repairing the leaking water main.

Gold Star Families depart Killeen Regional Airport for Disney World

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...

City of Killeen to partners with local churches for future warming centers

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...

Orchid Drive closure planned for Dec. 5-6

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.

The closure is for street ...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Smith Drive and six other streets

Notice was due to crews replacing water valves

Boil Water Notice scheduled for properties on Lucile, Edgefield, Westwood, and Little Lea

Water crews will be repairing a leaking water main in this area.

Several Downtown streets to close for Holiday Under The Stars

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....

Trash pickup delayed for 1,200 Killeen residences

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...

Holiday Under the Stars’ begins Friday

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 ...

City of Killeen’s Youth Empowerment Program taking applications

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...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Smith Drive and six other properties

Notice issued due to water crews replacing 3 water valves in the area

City’s “Killeen Connect” application reaches 1,000 fixes

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 ...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on South Gray Street and Hold Drive

Notice was due to a water line break

City of Killeen to open warming center Sunday night

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...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Gray and Hold Drive

Notice issued due to break in Water line

Part of Stephen Street to experience lane closures Wednesday, Nov. 22

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 ...

City of Killeen honored by Workforce Solutions for commitment to hiring veterans

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...

Florence Road to experience intermittent closures today and tomorrow

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 ...

Childcare services return to Family Recreation Center

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...

East Avenue D closure planned for Monday

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.

T...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Baumann Drive

Notice was issued due to damaged residential tap.

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Willowbend Drive

Notice issued due to the repairs on the residential water tap being complete.

Asphalt to be installed at W.S. Young/Little Nolan Road on Thursday, Nov. 16

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...

City Offices Closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving

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. ...

Part of Cunningham Road closed starting Thursday, Nov. 16

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...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Baumann Drive

Notice issued due to lead in residential water taps.

Killeen Parks & Recreation Hosts Second Annual Half Mara-Fun

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 ...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Willowbend Drive

Notice issued due to leaking residential water taps.

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Chantz Drive Cedar Valley Elementary School

Notice issued due to fixing a leak in the public water system and water services being restored.

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Fawn Drive and Rifle Drive

Notice issued due to the isolation of the water main and water services being restored.

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CANCELED Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Victoria Circle

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.

Boil Water Notice issued for properties Fawn and Rifle Drives

Notice is due to a water line leak

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on 101 - 211 Orchid Drive

Notice was due to contractor hitting a water main

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on 1101 -1311 Jacqueline Street

Notice was due to contractor hitting water main.

City of Killeen hosts United Way fundraisers for annual campaign

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...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Jacqueline St

Notice issued due to crew needing to isolate the water main for repairs.

Part of Orchid Drive closed

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...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Orchid Drive

Notice issued due to contractor hitting water main

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Chantz Drive Cedar Valley Elementary School

Notice issued due to crews fixing a leak in the public water system.

New signal to be installed at Central Texas Expressway and Rosewood Drive

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 ...

City of Killeen to host Community townhall ahead of 2024 Solar Eclipse

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...

Killeen ranked ninth most affordable college town in U.S.

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 ...

Traffic signal at 8th and Avenue B to turn to four-way stop

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...

City Offices Closed Friday in Observance of Veterans Day

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....

City of Killeen wins Texas Downtown Achievement award

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 ...

Killeen Municipal Court again offers warrant forgiveness throughout December

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...

Killeen Municipal Court to hold Municipal Courts Week Celebration

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...

City of Killeen honors Hometown Heroes with banners in Historic Downtown

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...