01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Local News for Killeen, Texas
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01/14/2021
1 local hospital providing COVID-19 vaccines to local residents
Local hospitals are continuing to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and distribute them to their staff and some to high risk residents. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.
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Cove ISD board approves district’s purchase of land
COPPERAS COVE – The Copperas Cove Independent School District will purchase two parcels of land and is expected to close on the transactions Friday, but the uses for the land is not yet determined. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.
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Filing has begun for the upcoming May election
Candidates who wish to run for Killeen city and school board elections can now file an application do so. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.
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Killeen police: Man burglarized Killeen home with intent to sell stolen goods
A man was arrested and charged after a Killeen couple said he broke into their apartment. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.
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Attorney: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting calling for officer’s termination, arrest
The family of the man shot and killed by a Killeen PD officer after a psychiatric 911 call is calling for the termination and arrest of the officer involved, according to the family’s attorney. Read the rest of the article on kxxv.com READ MORE.
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Coryell and Lampasas counties add coronavirus cases
Coryell County added 18 total coronavirus cases Wednesday, according to the tracker on the county’s website. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.
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Killeen Police identify officer involved, man shot and killed in officer-involved shooting
The Killeen Police Department has released the identity of the man shot and killed as well as the officer involved in a deadly officer-involved shooting. Read the rest of the article on kxxv.com READ MORE.01/14/2021
Fire at apartment complex in Killeen displaces occupants
The occupants of eight apartments at a Killeen apartment complex have been displaced due to a Wednesday afternoon fire. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Police: Gatesville ATM burglarized, stolen truck found at scene
Three law enforcement agencies responded to a burglary of an ATM in Gatesville early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, the suspects had fled the scene. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Bell reports four more coronavirus deaths as toll reaches 181
The Bell County Public Health District identified four new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, as active cases reached 3,058 – three more than Monday. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Temple officer’s use of force being reviewed; police say man bit, spit on them; family says he has PTSD
The Temple Police Department said it is reviewing a use-of-force incident after an officer hit a man – who a family member said has post-traumatic stress disorder and depression – while arresting him as he resisted after a Monday morning… Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Killeen ISD adjusts calendar for snow day
Killeen ISD has decided to use Presidents Day, Feb. 15, as a bad weather make-up day. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Bell records 4 more coronavirus deaths as toll climbs to 185
Bell County registered a single-day case increase of 123 COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, as the Bell County Public Health District identified four related deaths. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Fire at Killeen apartment building
Killeen firefighters are battling a fire at a Killeen apartment complex. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Food drive scheduled for Jan. 22 in downtown Killeen
AR Kares 4 All, a local nonprofit organization, is hosting the first of its monthly food giveaways for 2021 on Jan. 22 in the parking lot of the former H-E-B in downtown Killeen. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Mobile food pantry scheduled for Saturday
Residents of all area cities needing food can come to Killeen’s Christian House of Prayer, 3300 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, between 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday for the monthly mobile food pantry hosted by The Refuge Corporation. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Man shot, killed by Killeen police ‘needed help,’ says lawyer
A video has been released by civil rights attorney Lee Merritt that shows the moments leading up to the officer involved shooting in Killeen Sunday that led to the death of a Killeen man. Read the rest of the article on kdhnews.com READ MORE.
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UPDATE – Killeen Police and Texas Rangers are Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting
Killeen, TX (January 13, 2021): The deceased male has been identified as 52-year-old Patrick Lynn Warren, Sr. of Killeen. The officer involved, Officer Reynaldo Contreras, is a 5-year veteran of the department. He remains on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation. In addition to the investigation being conducted by the Texas Rangers, the READ MORE.
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