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Chamber of Commerce
Children’s Advocacy Center ................ 25
Nedlewerkes ...................................... 41
Belton Chamber of Commerce ........... 57
City of Killeen Recycling .................... 117
Greater Killeen Chamber of
CYSS - Chiild, Youth & School
Attorney/Legal
Commerce ......................................... 73
Services ............................................. 23
Bobby Dale Barina.............................. 31
Harker Heights Chamber of
Criss & Rousseau Law Firm ................ 73
Commerce ......................................... 45
Families In Crisis ................................. 59
Auto Service, Parts & Repairs
Child Care
Absolute Towing ................................. 58
Armed Services YMCA ..................... 169
Complete Paint & Body Shop ............... 8
Children’s Tree House ......................... 73
D and D Body Shop ........................... 31
Spencer Green Childcare.................... 58
Dallas Custom Paint and Body ........... 40
Jack Harwell Detention Center............ 60 Dental Carus Dental - Belton Lake ................. 31 Carus Dental - Killeen Ortho ............... 31 Carus Dental - Killeen Pedo ................ 31
Maaco ................................................ 47
Church
Carus Dental - Killeen Surgical ............ 31
Mayo Artworks ................................... 35
Abiding Savior Lutheran...................... 63
Carus Dental - Killeen Young .............. 31
Mid-Tex Paint & Body ......................... 52
Anderson Chapel .............................. 149
Carus Dental - Temple ........................ 31
Oscar The Mechanic .......................... 41
Belton Nazarene Church ..................... 37
Carus Dental - Temple Ortho .............. 31
The CarWash Barn ............................. 21
Bible Way Baptist ............................... 52
Carus Dental - Temple Pedo ............... 31
Church of Christ at Youngsport........... 41
Central Texas Orthodontics................... 2
Automobile Sales
Church of Nazarene ............................ 37
Dennis Eakin Kia ................................. 17
First Baptist Church of Belton ............. 25
House of Smiles ................................. 49
Reliant Motors .................................... 58
First United Methodist Church ............ 34
Roger Beasley Mazda Killeen.............. 33
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church ................................... 63
Pundt Family Dentistry ........................ 69 Education A New Beginning ................................ 55
Banks & Credit Unions
Harker Heights Community
First State Bank .................................. 21
Church ............................................... 37
Fort Hood National Bank .................... 13
Harker Heights United Methodist
Action Career Training......................... 63
Greater Central Texas Federal
Church ............................................... 40
Carried Away Massage ....................... 53
Credit Union ....................................... 31
Killeen Church of Nazarene ................. 37
Central Texas 4-C ............................... 53
SouthStar Bank .................................. 49
Temple First Church ............................ 37
Central Texas College .......................... 3
Texas First State Bank ........................ 91
Westside Baptist Church .................... 55
Central Texas College Online High
The National Banks of Central
Academy of Medical Professions ........ 77
School ................................................ 97
Texas .................................................. 15
Community - Harker Heights
Copperas Cove ISD .............................. 7
The National Banks of Central
City of Harker Heights....................... 109
CTC - Massage Therapy Program,
Texas .................................................. 15
Harker Heights Parks and
The National Banks of Central
Recreation .......................................... 49
Central Campus/Continuing
Texas .................................................. 15 Union State Bank ............................... 43
Community - Killeen
Union State Bank ............................... 43
City of Killeen Police Department ........ 53
Union State Bank ............................... 43
Killeen Volunteers ............................... 45
Union State Bank ............................... 43
Education Department ........................ 85 Killeen ISD - Parent Community Program ............................................. 57 McLennan Community College ........... 59 Richland College............................... 179
Community Services
St. Mary’s School ............................... 63
Beauty
Bell County Coalition of Black
St. Mary’s University ......................... 187
Blonde Salon & Spa ........................... 40
Democrats........................................ 131
Texas A&M Central Tx. University........ 57
In Style Nail & Tan ............................... 59
Disabled American Veterans ............... 52
University of Mary Hardin Baylor ......... 45
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For more information or to advertise in the Daily Herald classifieds, call 501-7500 or visit us online at www.kdhnews.com Home Decorating/ Remodeling
Texas Farm Bureau ........................... 121
Creative Carpet & Interiors ................ 100
Texas Farm Bureau ........................... 121
Employment
Heights Lumber & Supply, Inc. ............ 84
Union Insurance ............................... 124
ACT .................................................... 69
RNC Construction .............................. 94
Western Insurance Agency ............... 133
Alabama Coushatta ............................ 89
Rodriguez Concrete.......................... 123
CCA Barlett ........................................ 61
The Blind Shop ................................... 85
Investments
Cedar Crest Hospital ........................ 115
SSL Remodeling............................... 100
Susan B. Mitchell Investments/
University of the Incarnate Word ....... 181
Express Employment
Raymond James ................................ 99
Professionals .................................... 109
Home Services
First National Bank ............................. 93
Ables Top Hat Chimney Sweeps ....... 145
Jewelers
GC Services ....................................... 25
Artie’s Heating & Air
Bill French Jewelers .......................... 150
Metroplex Hospital - HR ..................... 77
Conditioning, Inc. ............................. 133
Pagel & Sons Jewelers ..................... 155
OSMOSE............................................ 77
Blind & Shutter Gallery ...................... 133
Spherion Staffing Services .................. 93
Central Texas Siding & Roofing ......... 125
Landscaping & Nursery
Teleperformance ............................... 196
Certified Carpet Care ........................ 131
Hidden Falls Nursery......................... 111
Texas Army National Guard ................ 84
Hallmark Services ............................. 123
Texas Department of Aging &
Killeen Overhead Doors .................... 115
Laundromat
Disability ............................................. 94
Loagues Woodshop ........................... 99
Wells Laundry ................................... 165
Texas Department of Criminal
Lochridge Priest ................................. 99
Justice................................................ 69
Modern TV & Appliances ...................... 2
Locksmith
TRUMH .............................................. 99
Muegge Air ....................................... 131
Pop-A-Lock ...................................... 155
Workforce Solutions of Central
Old School Roofing & Remodeling .... 124
Texas .................................................. 93
Rinehart Real Estate Services ........... 145
Manufactured Homes
Wolfgang Construction ....................... 85
Solitaire Homes .................................. 86
Hospital
Medical
Entertainment Stillhouse Wine Room......................... 97
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical
Bell County Indigent ........................ 121
Financial Services
Center .............................................. 111
Dermatology Associates ................... 121
John Lister, Inc., P.C. ........................ 117
Cedar Crest Hospital ........................ 165
Elms Creek Family & Urgent Care ..... 137
Pioneer Services ............................... 126
Coryell Memorial ............................... 149
Epiphany Dermatology ..................... 145
Primerica Financial Services................ 47
Coryell Memorial Healthcare
Eye Clinic of Killeen........................... 111
System ............................................. 123
Greater Killeen Free Clinic ................... 90
Metroplex Adventist Hospital .............. 81
Killeen Pediatric Care Clinic ................ 27
Health & Fitness Anytime Fitness .................................. 67
Seton ............................................... 143
Cryobath of Killeen ........................... 109
Hotels
Metabolic Research Center .............. 117
Shilo Inn ........................................... 115
Mortgage
Peloton Ridge Country Club ............. 101
Holiday Inn Killeen - Ft. Hood ........... 105
Eagle Home Mortgage ...................... 157
Home Builder
Insurance
Land Exchange Abstract & Title
Carothers Homes ............................... 97
David Millican - Farmer’s
Company ......................................... 155
Central Texas HomeBuilders
Insurance ......................................... 100
Monteith Abstract & Title Co. .............. 27
Associations ....................................... 87
Shawn Camp Insurance ................... 111
SWBC Mortgage .............................. 147
Keith Carothers ................................ 127
Shawn Camp Insurance ................... 111
First Community Title ........................ 121
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City of Cedar Park ............................ 165
Crawford Bowers ............................. 147
The Band Room ............................... 182
Fort Hood Area Football ................... 129
Eagle Express .................................. 169
Nail Services
Killeen Bowlerama ............................ 167
Gretchen Williams-Harpist ................ 175
In Style Nail & Tan ............................... 59
Mak’s Family Fun & Event Center ...... 185
Grifols/telecris Plasma Center ........... 186
Party-N-Jump................................... 157
Hill’s Bin Cleaning ............................. 182
Pet Care & Services
SunBelt RV Center ........................... 129
New Start Cleaning............................. 87
Cherished Memories Pet
Temple Railroad & Heritage
Ratliff Ready-Mix .............................. 163
Cremation......................................... 125
Museum ........................................... 149
El Centro Pet Medical Center ............ 112
Texas Ranger Museum ..................... 128
Specialty Store
Killeen Animal Care Boarding ............ 123
Topsey Exotic Ranch ........................ 128
A Sewing Basket .................................. 8
Killeen Veterinary Clinic ..................... 156
Vive Les Arts ...................................... 27
A-Tex Family Fun Center ..................... 11
Stagecoach Pet Hospital .................. 155
Killeen Kickers .................................. 151
Bead Bistro ...................................... 141 Beer Barn ......................................... 186
Real Estate & Rentals
Restaurant
Candy Outfitters ............................... 186
Annette Cobb - First Community
Bush’s Chicken................................. 163
Carol’s Creations .............................. 182
Mortgage.......................................... 112
Lil Tex Restaurant ............................. 174
Frames & Things............................... 140
Armadillo Properties ............................. 9
Little Italy .......................................... 138
Gift City Hats .................................... 139
Brown’s Temporary Apartments ........ 128
Philippine Food Store ....................... 175
Guns Galore ..................................... 129
C&M Rentals ................................... 167
Red’s Corner Grill ............................. 174
Heights Vapor Station ....................... 187
Elm Grove Estates ............................ 167
Sticky Bones BBQ & Catering........... 139
KEM Armors ..................................... 147
Felix Galvez ...................................... 113
TCBY ............................................... 138
Kirbo’s Office Systems ...................... 169
Hulona Millsaps/ERA Colonial ........... 113
Bobby Lupo’s NY Style Pizzeria ........ 161
Loagues Woodshop ........................... 99
Hunter Rentals.................................... 27
Bobby Lupo’s NY Style Pizzeria ........ 161
Perfume Palace .................................. 91
JB Goodwin/Debbie Stevenson .......... 15
Galaxy Burgers & Breakfast .............. 161
Pure Cloud Vapor ............................. 189
JWC Rentals & Property
Glendora’s ........................................ 124
Sargent’s Trophy ............................... 183
Management .................................... 163
Maurice’s Real Pit Bar-B-Que ........... 183
Sweet Eats ....................................... 182
Lakewood Manufactured Home
McDonald’s ........................................ 89
Vitamin Shoppe .................................. 55
Community ......................................... 86
Papa’s Café ...................................... 141
Linnemann Realty ............................. 161
Texas Grill & BBQ ............................. 140
Storage
MJ Craig & Associates........................ 95
Thai Kitchen ..................................... 122
AAA All Stor Self Storage .................. 181
Morris Real Estate ............................ 113
AAA All Stor Self Storage .................. 181
Pepper Creek Realtors ....................... 87
Retail
Big Red Barn Self Storage ................ 176
Releford Group ................................. 185
Killeen Mall ....................................... 177
Lonestar Structures .......................... 189
REMAX First Choice ......................... 153
StyleTimes ........................................ 174
Soldiers of Real Estate ........................ 37
The Salvation Army ........................... 181
Texas Heritage Real Estate -
WalMart 381 Copperas Cove ............. 21
Tax Preparation
Paula Raymond .................................. 29
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market........ 125
TTD Bookkeeping ............................. 175
Urban Homes & Land ....................... 157 Services
Transportation
Receation & Leisure
All Lock & Key .................................... 94
Hill Country Transit District ................ 185
CYSS - Chiild, Youth & School
Ambit Energy - Nancy Kendrick ........ 183
Services ........................................... 173
Big Chief Distributing
Travel
Killeen Civic & Conference Center ..... 149
Company Inc. ................................... 138
Fly Killeen ........................................... 47
Bell County Museum .......................... 15
City of Killeen Recycling ...................... 37
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Welcome to Central Texas The 2015 Newcomers Guide is designed to help new residents familiarize themselves with the Central Texas communities that comprise the greater Killeen-Fort Hood area. This convenient guide provides information that will help new and returning residents settle into their homes, enroll in schools and colleges, get involved in the local communities, and enjoy the area’s wide variety of activities and attractions. It includes information on registering vehicles, hooking up utilities, searching for a job and receiving assistance from the many service organizations in the area. The following Herald newsroom staff members, graphic designers and correspondents contributed to the writing, photography, planning, editing and design of this section: Albert Alvarado, Mike Bartoszek, Renee Blue, Jacob Brooks, David A. Bryant, Lauren Dodd, Rolana Frank, M. Clare Haefner, JC Jones, Allan Mandell, Karin Markert, Jordan Mason, Bob Massey, Dave Miller, Mark Miller, Deb Moore, Don Munsch, Aldrin Muya, Merrie Nance, Nike Ogunbodede, Jodi Perry, Steve Pettit, Artie Phillips, Rachael Riley, Marilee Schwertner, Eric J. Shelton, Clay Thorp, Ellen Villeneuve, Clay Whittington, Holden Wilen, Gabe Wolf and Andy Zavoina.
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Photo by Tracy Stoker, design by Renee Blue
CONTACT US
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INSIDE NEWCOMERS 2015-2016 Advertising Index_______________________________________________________________________4 Living Here________________________________________________________________________________8 Bell County_____________________________________________________________________________10 Williamson County___________________________________________________________________ 33 Courts___________________________________________________________________________________ 35 Politics__________________________________________________________________________________ 36 Services_________________________________________________________________________________ 44 Military_________________________________________________________________________________ 50 Coryell County_________________________________________________________________________61 Lampasas County_ _____________________________________________________________________72 Transportation_______________________________________________________________________ 76 Education_______________________________________________________________________________ 80 Health__________________________________________________________________________________100 Business_________________________________________________________________________________112 Community_____________________________________________________________________________ 120 Entertainment_______________________________________________________________________ 142 Faith_ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 158 Recreation_____________________________________________________________________________ 168 Media____________________________________________________________________________________ 188 Yellow Pages_________________________________________________________________________ 189
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New residents must get driver’s licenses and register vehicles Upon moving to Texas, individuals can legally drive with a valid, unexpired license from another state or country for up to 90 days. Within that time, individuals must apply in person at any driver’s license office for a Texas license. To apply, residents must prove their residence is in Texas and they have lived here for at least 30 days. New this year is the single-sticker system requiring residents to get their vehicles inspected prior to registering or renewing their vehicle registration. There are a number of forms that can be used to prove residency: • Current deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or a residential rental/lease agreement. • Current homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy or homeowner’s or renter’s insurance statement. • Valid, unexpired Texas voter registration card. • Texas motor vehicle registration or title. • Texas boat registration or title, Texas concealed handgun license. • Utility statement (including electric, water, natural gas, satellite TV, cable TV or non-cellular phone bill) dated within 90 days of the application date. • Selective Service card. • Current automobile insurance policy or insurance statement. • Current Form DS2019, I-20 or a document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. • In addition to the residency requirements, three forms of identification are required, including a Social Security card or military ID card. One form of ID needs a photo. For more information, go to www. txdps.state.tx.us.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Texas residents must register their vehicles in the state within 30 days of moving and should do so prior to applying for a Texas driver’s license. Proof of insurance and an inspection
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DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES
KILLEEN: 302 Priest Drive 512-424-2600 Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. COPPERAS COVE: 201 S. Second St., Suite 5 254-547-9130 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FORT HOOD: Main Gate Visitor’s Center, Building 69012 254-532-9786 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:15 to 5 p.m. GATESVILLE: 606B Leon St. 254-865-2444 Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. LAMPASAS: 1690 N. U.S. Highway 281 512-556-6871 Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. TEMPLE: 6612 S. General Bruce Drive 254-770-6734 (recording) Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 a.m.; Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICES
BELTON: 550 E. Second Ave. 254-933-5316 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. KILLEEN: 307 Priest Drive 254-634-0265 Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Thursday: 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. TEMPLE: 205 E. Central Ave. 254-770-6824 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. FORT HOOD: Main Gate Visitor’s Center, Building 69004 254-618-4180 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from a Texas Department of Public Safety inspection station is needed. Active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces and nonresident, fulltime students attending a Texas college or university are not required to register or title their vehicles in Texas. Call 254634-0265 or go to www.txdot.gov. KDHNEWS.COM
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Vehicles travel along U.S. Highway 190 in Killeen. The city’s population continues to grow and roadways are being widened to keep traffic moving.
Killeen population continues to boom
A diverse city with the largest military base in the world at its back door, Killeen just keeps on growing. According to the Census Bureau, the city is estimated to have 138,154 residents, an 8 percent increase over 2010 data. The city today spans more than 55 square miles, and its identity is a far cry from its roots. Established in 1882 and named for railroad engineer Frank P. Killeen, the town was a rural community of a few hundred residents until the establishment of Camp Hood in 1942. The community’s identity was permanently entwined with the burgeoning military post when it was designated Fort Hood in 1950. Although Fort Hood’s high soldier concentration makes for a transient population, the local economy has boomed over the past decade, contributing to continu-
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ous growth and expansion of infrastructure and amenities. In addition to the essential services of public safety, roads, water, sewer and solid waste, the city offers a variety of quality of life amenities. Of its many recreation facilities, the city has an 18hole golf course, a conference center, 19 parks, two hike and bike trails, two skate parks, a disc golf course, a water park, two swimming pools, a spray pad, two public libraries, a dog park, a recreation and fitness center and two senior centers. The city operates two airports, though their purposes are different. Skylark Field serves small private airplanes and offers fuel and hangar services. Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport connects residents and visitors to locations throughout the world with daily service by Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines to their hubs in
Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. More than a decade of work to bring an upper-level university to Killeen paid off when Texas A&M University-Central Texas was granted stand-alone status in 2011. The university has two buildings on its campus and the Texas Legislature has approved funding for a third. The two-year school offers upper-division classes and acts as a supplement to Central Texas College, a two-year college, where many Central Texans begin their journey into higher education. The community benefits from the city’s central location in the state and its easy access to Interstate 35 via both U.S. Highway 190 and State Highway 195. Killeen, located in Bell County, is the largest city in the region and ranks No. 22 in size in the state. More about the city can be found on its website, www.KilleenTexas.gov.
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Members of the audience listen as Killeen City Manager Glenn Morrison speaks during a city budget forum at the Killeen Utility Collections’ main conference room. Go to killeentexas.gov to learn more about city meetings and how to get involved in local government.
Killeen residents elect mayor, seven council members Killeen operates under a weak-mayor form of government where the city manager and city council work together to provide services for the city. While Mayor Scott Cosper doesn’t regularly vote on issues, he presides over all City Council meetings and votes on issues in the event of a tie. The council, consisting of seven members, sets all policy. Appointed by the council, the city manager is the chief administrative and executive officer responsible for providing leadership throughout the city organization. City Manager Glenn Morrison assumed his role as the city’s top executive in June 2012; however, before being appointed, he had been overseeing city
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operations since March 2011. Four council members represent Killeen’s four districts and three at-large council members represent the city as a whole. Residents of each district choose their representatives, but at-large members are elected by the entire city. Cosper was elected to his first term as mayor in May 2014. He previously served as an at-large councilman from 2000 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011. Mayor Pro Tem Jose Segarra, who represents District 2, was re-elected in May. Councilwoman Shirley Fleming represents District 1 and was elected to the council in May. Councilman Jim Kilpatrick also won election in May and represents District 3.
Councilman Brockley Moore, elected in May as well, represents District 4. All three at-large council members — Juan Rivera, Jonathan Okray and Elizabeth Blackstone — were elected in May 2014. All council terms are two years and service is limited to three consecutive terms. Elections are held for the mayor and at-large council members during evennumbered years in May. Elections for the four district council members occur during odd-numbered years in May. City Hall is at 101 N. College St. Call 254-501-7600. For a schedule of upcoming council meetings, along with agendas and minutes from past meetings, go to killeentexas.gov.
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Ordinances help keep Killeen residents safe, healthy
In the city’s effort to keep residents healthy and safe, the City Council passes laws and restrictions, otherwise known as city ordinances. Although these rules can be amended, ordinances outline policies and punishments for excessive noise, failure to maintain property, minors who stay out too late and other actions. The entire list of ordinances can be found on the city’s website at www.killeentexas.gov. Ordinances most often responded to by city officials include curfew, noise, false alarm, property maintenance, animal control and waste ordinances.
Curfew
Minors are not allowed in public places without a parent or guardian escort between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Thursday mornings. The ordinance also prohibits minors from staying out Saturday and Sunday from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. When school is not in session between June 1 and Aug. 15, the curfew prohibits minors from being in public places between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. every night.
Noise
Killeen’s noise ordinance establishes the minimum fine for first-time offenders at $100, and to $250 for second-time offenders. The ordinance applies to especially loud animals, car stereos and any noise that affects the quality and comfort of life for other residents.
False alarms
Though the fire department responds to all fire alarms, property owners can be fined if police are required to respond to an excessive number of false alarms.
Property maintenance
The city holds specific standards for properties to ensure they are maintained and manicured. Grass and weeds must not grow above 12 inches on a parcel of land that is smaller than 2 acres. Parking on lawns or other unpaved spaces is prohibited. Vehicles that weigh more than one ton may be parked in residential driveways, but cannot block sidewalks or be parked on the street. A vehicle that does not display a valid
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Killeen residents who don’t keep their lawns maintained could face fines from the city.
license plate or inspection certification is considered a “junked” car by the state and cannot be stored on residential property if visible from a public place or right-of-way. Open storage of building materials, rubbish, tires, appliances or abandoned vehicles is prohibited. Property owners should not allow standing, stagnant water to accumulate in holes, containers or pools.
Home businesses
Residents can run their businesses from their homes, but the city has certain restrictions regarding their operation. Signs or advertising for the business cannot be posted on the property
and sales of goods cannot take place. Employees are limited to those in the owner’s immediate family and the business cannot emit noise or other disruptions.
Animal control
Animals must be restrained to an enclosure which could be a house, fence or cage. Pens must be ventilated and large enough for pets to stand with legs fully extended. Owners of unattended dogs must also post a sign by each entrance of their gates warning visitors that there is a dog on the property. It is unlawful to sell, trade or give away any live animal on any roadside, public right-ofway, commercial or private parking lot within the city limits.
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The city of Killeen provides weekly trash pickup and offers water and sewer services for residents.
Killeen offers water, sewer and solid waste services Killeen’s Utility Collections Division serves as the accounts handler of water, sewer and trash services. To set up a new account, residents have to go to the Utility Collections Building, 210 W. Avenue C. Business hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For same-day service, residents must visit the facility by noon; after-hours services are available for an additional fee. To set up water, sewer and solid waste services, there is a $25 new account fee and a $90 deposit; however, the city offers a good-credit waiver of deposit to those accounts who have previously had 12 months of service with no late payments. To initiate services, residents are required to present a lease or deed to the property, picture identification for each person listed on the account and proof of Social Security number. Applications are available at killeentexas.gov/utilitycollections or at the Utility Collections Division office. Customers have a variety of payment options. In-person payment can be
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made at the Utility Collections Building via a drop box or drive through lane. Phone-in payment is accepted by calling 855-966-9473. Online payment is available at killeentexas.gov/utilitycollections. Payment may also be made by mail or bank draft.
For more information, call 254-501-7800 or visit killeentexas.gov/utilitycollections. After hours, the division can be reached at 254-501-7800 option 2. To report water leaks or sewer blockage/overflow, call 254-501-6500 or 254-5016319.
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Killeen police Officer Antonio McDaniel speaks with children during a Killeen Public Library tour of the North Precinct.
Newly accredited Killeen library offers thousands of items The accredited Killeen City Library System offers several opportunities for residents who want to learn more or just find a good book to read. Two locations are filled with books, videos, computers and seasonal activities. The library also offers an extensive collection of downloadable books and audio books as well as research databases in its Virtual Branch Library. The Main Library is located downtown and has about 89,000 items onhand. The Copper Mountain Branch is centrally located and has about 48,000 items. Together, both libraries offer a selection of about 10,000 DVDs, 5,500 audio books and 14,500 downloadable books
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and audiobooks for residents with library cards. Residents of Bell, Coryell and Williamson counties can apply for a free library card at either location with photo identification and proof of residence. The libraries are part of the WarriorConnect program, providing access to the Texas A&M University-Central Texas library to local residents who are not students at the university. For research purposes, the library’s database can be accessed on-site or online. Both library locations offer several story times each week for children and have active summer reading clubs in June and July. They also provide specialty programs and events throughout
the year such as entertainment acts, Truck Day and used book sales. • The Main Library is at 205 E. Church Ave. in downtown Killeen. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. • The Copper Mountain Branch Library is at 3000 S. W.S. Young Drive. The location is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The branch library is closed on Sunday. For more information, call 254-5018990 or go to www.killeentexas.gov/ library.
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Killeen’s first responders are here to help residents Led by Chief Dennis Baldwin, the Killeen Police Department is one of only 4 percent of police agencies in the nation that holds accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The department’s efforts to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents are accomplished through an array of programs and services performed by 373 officers and other personnel. The police department serves residents from two locations: its 80,000square-foot Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) headquarters building located at 3304 Community Blvd. and from the historical downtown North Precinct located at 402 N. Second St. The department offers a variety of programs to the community such as the Citizens Police Academy, National Night Out, Crime Stoppers, Neighborhood Watch, Kid Watch, Business Watch, KPD Explorers, community forums and Soda Pop with a Cop. The Killeen Police Department recognizes that Killeen’s greatest strength is its diversity, and the department works closely with prominent local chapters of organizations like the NAACP, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Korean-American Association, and the Multi-Ethnic Cultural Association. These partnerships allow the department to better align its manifold services to the needs and expectations of the community. The Killeen Police Department’s main phone number is 254-501-8800. If an emergency exists, please call 911. The department’s website is www.killeenpd. com. In addition to police services, the department oversees Killeen Animal Services located at 3118 Commerce Drive. The shelter offers pet vaccinations and adoptions, and it can be reached at 254526-4455.
Killeen fire department
The Killeen Fire Department provides residents with fire, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials, and Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF)
Killeen firefighters battle a blaze at an apartment complex.
services. The department operates two battalions out of eight strategically located fire stations in Killeen, placed to provide maximum coverage to residents. To help improve that coverage, and manage the city’s growth, the city is currently advertising for construction bids for Fire Station 9 to be located on Bunny Trail, south of Stan Schlueter Loop at John Helen Drive. KFD is managed by a command staff that includes Fire Chief Jerry Gardner, four deputy chiefs, a fire marshal, six battalion chiefs, 26 lieutenants, three fire prevention officers and an emergency management/Homeland Security coordinator. The fire department operates a fulltime Fire Academy governed by the
Texas Commission on Fire Protection to assist the department in expanding its candidate pool to more adequately provide employment opportunities to a more diverse population, attempting to mirror the city’s diverse population. The department also works with the Killeen Independent School District’s career and technical education program to provide a full-service fire and EMT academy to high school students, to further increase career and inclusion opportunities. The fire marshal and three fire prevention officers/Investigators provide fire and life safety code safety inspections, fire and arson investigations and public fire education. For more information, go to www. killeenfire.com KDHNEWS.COM
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Harker Heights has partnered with the Retail Coach, a leading market research and recruiting firm, to attract new businesses to the area.
Harker Heights makes room for new people, businesses Harker Heights, with its Hill Country-like feel, has witnessed tremendous growth and economic development since its incorporation in 1960. Located 10 miles west of Interstate 35 on U.S. Highway 190, the city is 15.4 square miles in size and extends north and south of U.S. Highway 190. The city’s population is estimated at 29,512, but officials expect it to grow to between 45,000 and 50,000 people longterm. “Harker Heights has that unique sense of place that continues to attract new residents and businesses,” City Manager David Mitchell said. Harker Heights continues to expand commercially. In the past year, the city has welcomed businesses such as CVS, Bahama Bucks and Gyro Nook. Several other businesses are currently in the process of pulling a permit for construction. Harker Heights has had strong commercial growth, which is witnessed in the city’s sales tax returns and includes such developments as Market Heights and Seton Medical Center. The city’s residential development was what caught the eye of commercial developers. Housing developments continue to sprout up in Harker Heights.
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Current housing permit numbers are on a pace to be similar to numbers in 2014, when the city issued 203 new single-family home permits valued at $43.5 million. Harker Heights continues to be attractive to homebuyers and correspondingly commercial developers. Harker Heights Parks and Recreation operates a number of facilities throughout the city to meet residents’ recreational needs. The largest parks are Harker Heights Community Park, at 1501 Farm-toMarket 2410 and Carl Levin Park, at 400 Miller’s Crossing, just down the street from the city’s recreation center. In late 2011, Purser Park opened at the corner of Mountain Lion Drive and Nickelback Road. The park has a dog park that is divided into two sides: one side for dogs less than 30 pounds and another side for larger dogs more than 30 pounds. A new Armed Services YMCA recreation center is under construction and is set to open in Purser Park in 2016. Harker Heights welcomed Goode-Connell Park in 2013. The park has picnic tables, a quarter mile concrete walking trail, shaded playground area, climbing
rock, paved parking spaces, open areas with baseball and softball backstops and soccer goals. The city continues to advance its park offerings, with plans for Comanche Gap Park in the future. The land for Comanche Gap Park having been purchased, the initial design for phase one of the park is near completion. Because of its proximity to Stillhouse Hollow Lake, the city offers easy access to outdoor activities such as boating, sailing, biking, hiking, camping and fishing. Harker Heights is home to the popular Harker Heights Food, Wine and Brew Fest, which occurs in September of every year. For more information on the Fest, visit http://www.hhfoodandwine. com/. City Hall and the city’s Recreation Center are in the 300 block of Miller’s Crossing. The Harker Heights Police Department, Fire Department, Pet Adoption Center, Activities Center and Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library are in the 400 block of Indian Trail. For even more information about Harker Heights, go to www.ci.harkerheights.tx.us/.
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Heights offers solid waste, water, recycling service
Harker Heights provides a one-stop shop for solid waste collection, drainage and water services for its residents. Establishing water service costs $55 for a residential meter deposit and $200 for a commercial deposit. Residents must present a driver’s license or other government-issued picture ID and a lease agreement and complete an application. Sewer and trash services are set up at the same time as water services. Centex Waste Management handles the city’s garbage collection; residents have trash pickup twice a week and pay $18.33 per month for the service. Centex Waste Management handles the billing and payment collection for commercial trash pickup and adds a fuel surcharge to the monthly invoice for commercial services. The charge will be directly related to the national average price of diesel fuel and may vary each month. The city also has a recycling collection point at the solid-waste drop-off center, 1761 Knight’s Way. This service is provided to residents through a partnership between Fort Hood and the city. Only the following recyclable materials are accepted: plastic, aluminum, paper, cardboard (all boxes must be broken down), scrap metal and tires with and without rims. The center will not accept glass and motor oil. The drop-off center will continue to accept brush and bulky solid-waste items from residents with a current water bill and a driver’s license. The drop site’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Call 254-953-5600. Those who want brush picked up at their homes must cut and bundle the brush in piles no longer than 4 feet. Each bundle can weigh no more than 50 pounds. Up to five bundles will be picked up per collection day. Call Public Works at 254-953-5649 Monday through Friday. Call 254-6816779 for emergency after-hours water leaks. Call 254-702-4893 for emergency sewer stoppages.
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Patrick King carries a trash can at the Harker Heights Drop Off Center and Recycling Facility.
Elected mayor, Council help city staff lead Heights
The Harker Heights City Council is made up of five members — Hal Schiffman, Steve Carpenter, Pat Christ, John Reider and Jody Nicholas — plus a mayor, Rob Robinson, who enact local legislation, adopt budgets and determine policies. The mayor and council serve three-year terms and are eligible to run for two consecutive terms, at which point they would not be eligible to run for a seat without a one-year absence. The council meets at 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Kitty Young Council Chambers within the Harker Heights City Hall. The City Hall is at 305 Miller’s Crossing, just off Knight’s Way / Farm-toMarket 2410. The council employs the city manager, who executes the laws and administers the government of the city. The city staff is led by City Manager David Mitchell and Assistant City Manager Patty Brunson, who have offices in City Hall.
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Librarian Lisa Youngblood holds a program for children at the Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Library.
Heights library offers programs, materials, services The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library strives to fulfill community needs through a variety of programs, materials and services. From story times for children to book clubs and e-books for teens and adults, the library has something for everyone. “We are trying to make information readily available for anyone who seeks it,” Library Director Lisa Youngblood said. “We are meeting the educational, informational, and recreational needs of our patrons through a variety of collections, services and programs for all ages.” The facility features separate spaces for children, teens and adults, a computer lab, study rooms and a drive-thru window to pick up books. “If people call ahead, we can get their items ready for them at the drive-thru
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window,” Youngblood said. “This is great if you have a sick child in the car or just don’t have time to come into the building.” More than 50,000 materials fill the library’s teen, adult and children sections, including books, DVDs and audio books, magazines, newspapers, electronic databases, downloadable audio books, e-books and journals. Thousands of people visited the library last year. Many enjoyed an array of quality programming, such as traveling performers, Youth Arts Festival, Summer Reading Club specials, and more. “People are continuing to use the library and more people are using our online resources,” Youngblood said, adding that the library has its virtual library.
Go to www.ci.harkerheights.tx.us/ virtual library for a look at the online services offered 24/7. Included are booklists, research database, encyclopedias, job search and training information and more. “This is our one-stop shop for almost everything we offer, that way people can use our services when it’s convenient for them,” Youngblood said. Harker Heights, Bell County and Coryell County residents with photo identification can receive a free library card. People who live outside the area can receive a card by paying a $25 fee. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closed Sunday at 400 Indian Trail. Call 254953-5491 or go to www.ci.harker-heights. tx.us/index.php/2011-11-22-17-14-10/library.
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Children tour the Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center, which is run by the police department.
Safety top priority for Heights police, firefighters The Harker Heights Police Department is tasked with making sure residents live and work in a peaceful and safe city. Chief Mike Gentry leads HHPD, which consists of 50 sworn peace officers and 10 civilian employees. The department is divided into three divisions: criminal investigation, patrol and administration. Most HHPD officers are in the Patrol Division, which is the most common interaction people have with police. They are the officers driving around the streets. The Criminal Investigation Division consists of investigators and detectives who solve crimes. The Administration Division includes animal control, records and community services. The department also has a full-time social worker who identifies at-
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risk homes and helps provide available social services to those in need. The department has been housed at 402 Indian Trail behind the library since the station opened in 2007. The city’s animal control division, which used to be run by the police, is now operated by the city. Contact HHPD at 254-953-5400.
HARKER HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Harker Heights Fire Department’s mission is to provide emergency medical care, fire suppression and rescue for city residents. The department also assists surrounding agencies when needed. The department is headed by Fire Chief Jack Collier. Collier’s staff members work out of two stations that provide critical services to the community 24/7.
One of those stations is at 401 Indian Trail accommodates the administrative staff as well as a team of on-duty firefighters and rescue vehicles. The second station is located at 3207 Stillhouse Lake Drive, and serves the southern part of the city. That station also houses a team of on-duty firefighters and rescue vehicles. The department also operates a regional mobile command center to respond to large-scale events, such as wildfires. The department is roughly divided into two divisions: operations and fire prevention. Operations oversees day-to-day rescue and fire suppression incidents. Fire prevention includes a fire marshal, building inspections and education. Call HHFD at 254-699-2688.
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Residents call Nolanville ‘a great place to live’
Nolanville’s 5,000 residents have dubbed the city “a great place to live,” and city officials strive to continue improvements to the town’s landscape and quality of life. The tax base contributes to the city’s approximate $1.24 million operating budget, which runs administration, police and public works departments. The departments are at City Hall, 101 N. Fifth St. From 2014 to 2015, a task force comprised of 13 residents and Texas A&M graduate students through Texas A&M University’s Texas Target Cities program met to developed the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan. The plan addresses goals for parks, facilities, transportation, infrastructure and economic development and the future of the community based on resident input, census data and studies. Nolanville has a council-manager form of government. A six-member council convenes for regular meetings at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at the J.W. Sims Community Center at 408 N. 10th St. to discuss regulations, finances and development. The governing body includes Mayor Dennis Biggs, Mayor Pro Tem Dave Brackmann and council members David Escobar, Butch Reis, Aurelia Ridley and Ernesto Servan. The administrative responsibility of the city rests with the city manager, who is appointed by the council. The council appointed Kara Escajeda as city manager in March 2015, after the city’s first city manager, Stephen Pearl, left in July 2014. Crystal Briggs serves as both assistant city manager and city secretary, handling the day-to-day operations of the city and its administrative business. Judge John O. Roark leads the city’s municipal court, which conducts hearings once every month, and Monica Skelton is the court clerk. The city’s police department is run by Chief Gary Kent, who leads five other full-time officers and several reserve officers. Nolanville’s fire protection is provided by the Central Bell County Fire and
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Central Bell County Fire and Rescue’s Paul Gauthier, left, helps Nathan Ramos, 10, try on firefighter equipment Oct. 5 during the Nolanville’s 32nd National Night Out at Mililani Woods.
Rescue volunteer fire department, led by Chief Jason Worsdale. The department is manned by volunteers and supported by two fire engines, a brush truck, a water tanker and a booster truck. Stationed in Nolanville, the department has other resources located in Sparta Valley near Belton Lake. Chris Atkinson runs Nolanville’s public works department and handles the city’s code enforcement, permitting, animal control and more. Two other public works employees help maintain the city’s streets and other infrastructure. Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 handles the city’s water and sewer services, as well as billing for those services and billing for trash services provided by Texas Disposal Systems.
Residents can mail their payments or drop them off at the district office at 303 N. Main St. in Nolanville. Water bills are mailed out on the last working day of every month. For a new connection, customers must apply in person. A $100 meter deposit is required for new service. Nolanville also has an Economic Development Corporation, which uses a one-quarter percent of the city sales tax approved by voters to be used for, among other items, economic and industrial development as permitted under the provisions of Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code, 4B. Colleen Smith is Nolanville EDC president. Other city boards and organizations include the Nolanville Planning and Zoning Board, a Zoning Board of Adjustments and Keep Nolanville Beautiful.
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Belton promotes shopping, entertainment
Located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 190, Belton is an hour’s drive to Austin, two hours to Dallas-Fort Worth, and less than three hours to San Antonio and Houston. The city is home to just under 20,000 people and attracts thousands annually to a variety of shopping and entertainment opportunities. Those who enjoy Texas history can experience a plethora of historical gems, including the Bell County Courthouse, which was built in 1886. The Bell County Museum on Main Street, one of 12 Andrew Carnegie library buildings still standing in Texas, is home to a collection that encompasses the history of the county. The museum also boasts an impressive monument in the courtyard that shares the story of Belton’s role in the historic Chisholm Trail. The oldest department store in Texas also is in Belton. Cochran, Blair and Potts, on Central Avenue, opened its doors in 1884. Belton is home to The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a private university chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845, along with more than 3,500 students from across the globe. While Belton has a rich history, it also offers a variety of attractions and events. The Bell County Expo Center hosts conventions, rodeos and sporting events year-round, as well as numerous graduation ceremonies. Belton and other communities join annually beginning Labor Day weekend to celebrate the Central Texas State Fair. Belton also attracts about 50,000 people to its annual Fourth of July festivities, which include a parade, carnivals and rodeo. Belton Lake offers 12,300 surface acres and 136 miles of shoreline for outdoor enthusiasts to catch fish or enjoy a Saturday at the beach. Park lovers can take their pick — Chisholm Trail Park, Confederate Park, Heritage Park, Harris Community Park, Yettie Polk Park — and two splash pads welcome hundreds of children each summer. Other attractions include The Gin on
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People gather for the Fourth of July parade in downtown Belton.
Nolan Creek complex — a shopping destination in downtown Belton; downtown antique shops, restaurants, and services. Schoepf ’s Bar-B-Que’s Thursday night concert series during the summer that attracts visitors from all over Central Texas, along with live music most weekends at The Gin, Miller’s BBQ, Patriot Coney Island, The Dead Fish Grill, has Belton touting themselves as the “Live Music Capitol of Bell County”. The locals also have The Grand Avenue Theater with six screens on State Highway 317/ Main Street and Farm-to Market 439 that uniquely offers “Dinner and a Movie.” If you’re fishing for a great place to be — with two lakes, two rivers and a creek that runs through the center of downtown — Belton is a great catch. The mayor and six council members
are elected at large on staggered terms and act as the elected representatives of the residents of Belton to formulate public policy to meet community needs and assure orderly development in the city. The council appoints the city manager, city attorney and municipal judge, along with various boards and commissions. All ordinances and resolutions, the annual budget and ad valorem tax rate, and the strategic plan are adopted by the city council. The council establishes the fees and rates for all city goods and services, and approves purchases and contracts as prescribed by the city charter and state law. Council members are Mayor Marion Grayson, Mayor Pro Tem David K. Leigh, and council members Paul Sanderford, Jerri Gauntt, Dan Kirkley, Guy O’Banion and Craig Pearson.
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Shops, artisans, adventure attract tourists to Salado
Whether you’re looking to shop in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere or dine at an historic lodge, Salado — with links to the Old West — has something for everyone. Located in Bell County between the cities of Waco and Austin, Salado was an original stop for the stage lines and was home of the first coeducational college in Texas. The Village of Salado was founded at the Old Military Road crossing of Salado Creek on Oct. 8, 1859. Founded by the early Scottish settlers because of its plentiful springs and rich farmland, Salado became a center for commerce and culture. The village provides travelers with the perfect getaway. Shopping in Salado is an adventure, from custom designer jewelry and home decor to antiques and incredible glass art. Visitors to Salado can enjoy romantic getaways at many bed and breakfasts, historic lodgings or the full amenities at national chain hotels. Eighteen buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the town contains 23 state historical markers. Salado became an industrial and agricultural center, and at one time was the second-largest city in the county. The city hosts many events throughout the year, including the annual Christmas Stroll held the first and
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Illustrator Mark Persyn customizes an oil painting for a guest during the Salado Art Festival.
second weekends in December along Main Street. Attendees can get into the holiday spirit with a holiday parade, home tours, a live nativity scene and theatrical performances. Today, Salado has an estimated popula-
tion of 4,000 people. The Board of Aldermen is comprised of Mayor Skip Blancett, Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brown and Aldermen Amber Dankert, Michael McDougal, David Williams and Frank Coachman. Learn more at www.salado.com.
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The Florence Friendship Festival draws tourists to this small Williamson County town and brings the community together for a parade, music and more.
Friendship thrives in small Williamson County town The city of Florence was once known by a different name. Located along State Highway 195, about 20 miles south of Killeen in northwestern Williamson County, Florence went by “Brooksville” when it was first settled in the early 1850s. The name was changed to Florence in 1857 when the town’s first post office was established. Following the Civil War, the city found success in the cattle industry. Wheat and cotton were keys to the area’s growth. By the 1890s, the city had become home to retail stores, mills, churches, schools, lodges, hotels, doctors, photographers, a stone quarry, a bank and a cheese factory.
About five years later, Florence College opened its doors under the direction of W.S. Holden and offered classes for eight years. The Bartlett and Western Railway served the town from 1912 until the line was abandoned in 1935. Florence grew steadily from an estimated population of 350 in 1900 to 1,000, recorded from 1927 to 1929. By 1931, the population had dropped to 421, where it remained for eight years before beginning a slow growth. According to the 2010 census, Florence has a population of 1,136. Since 2000, its territorial limits have grown by 8 percent.
Florence operates under a council/ mayor form of government, meaning the council makes and adopts regulations, laws and policy and the mayor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city. The community is led by Mayor Mary Condon and Mayor Pro Tem Debra Bartos Cahill, Alderwoman Lesa Ragsdale, Alderman Kory Woolverton, Alderman Richard Moon and Alderwoman Denise Deichmann. One of the town’s leading events is the Florence Friendship Festival in June. The celebration commemorates the town’s history of community friendliness.
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Bell County booming in heart of Central Texas
Bell County is a diverse cross-section of towns and cities located in the heart of Central Texas. The county was founded in 1850. The Killeen-Fort Hood area is the county’s largest population center, located on the western edge of the county. The Temple-Belton area in the central and northern portion of the county is the county’s other major population center. The U.S. Census in 2010 estimated the county’s population at 310,235, making it one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. The historic city of Belton is the county seat. There, four elected county commissioners and the county judge meet and make decisions affecting the services the county provides to its residents. The county also oversees the entire judicial system, except municipal (traffic) courts. Those include district and county courts, justice of the peace courts, Bell County Jail, Bell County Juvenile Detention Center, juvenile and adult probation, the district and county attorneys’ offices. The county is the steward of property as well as marriage records and operates emergency 911 communications. The county has its own law enforcement agency, the Bell County Sheriff ’s Department. It provides assistance to all local law enforcement agencies while also having chief jurisdiction over all
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The historic Bell County Courthouse is in Belton.
unincorporated areas of the county. In addition, sheriff ’s deputies are often the main patrol in smaller Bell County cities, such as Nolanville, outside of business hours.
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partisan elections. Each elected official serves a four-year term. Commissioners’ terms are staggered. Each of the four commissioners represents a geographical portion of Bell County divided into four precincts, each with approximately equal population. County Judge Jon Burrows leads the meetings and is subject to a countywide election. He was first elected in 1998. Burrows is a lawyer by trade, practicing law in Bell County for 22 years. He received his law degree from the University of Texas-Austin. He earned his undergraduate and a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. Burrows served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a colonel in the Reserves. Precinct 1’s commissioner is Richard Cortese, who was elected in 1992. Cortese is a farmer from Little RiverAcademy. Precinct 2 has been represented by commissioner Tim Brown since 1995. Brown is an architect and developer from Salado. Bill Schumann is the newest addition to the commissioners court. Schumann was elected in 2012 to represent Precinct 3 and is a retired engineer who lives outside of Troy. John Fisher, a Killeen businessman, represents Precinct 4. He was first elected in 2002.
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Wheels of justice move in Bell County court complex The Bell County Criminal Justice Complex in Belton functions as the epicenter for civil and criminal justice in Bell County, keeping the wheels of justice ever-moving. The large complex of buildings at 1201 Huey Road off Loop 121 is home to the 27th, 146th, 169th, 264th and 426th district courts as well as County Courts-atLaw 1, 2 and 3. The offices of the district clerk, county clerk, district attorney and county attorney are located at the justice complex. The facility also is adjacent to the Bell County Jail. The 27th, 264th and 426th district courts are where all felony criminal cases are heard. Judges hear cases ranging from state jail felonies up to capital cases in these courts. Judge John Gauntt is the judge for the 27th District Court. Residents elected Gauntt in 2012. His court is the first felony courtroom on the scenic second floor of the Bell County Justice Complex. Gauntt also hears all cases in Lampasas County. Adjacent to Gauntt’s court is Martha Trudo, who was first elected judge of the 264th District Court in 1994. At the end of the second floor hall lies the 426th District Court, created in 2006 in response to an overwhelming caseload in Bell County. Gov. Rick Perry appointed Judge Fancy Jezek to the bench, and she has been re-elected since. The 146th and 169th District Courts hear only civil suits, including family
The Bell County Criminal Justice Complex in Belton is the epicenter for civil and criminal justice.
law, divorces and claims for damages. Judge Jack Jones won election to the 146th District Court in 2012. Gordon G. Adams has served as judge for the 169th District Court since 2000. In Bell County, county courts-at-law hear all misdemeanor and juvenile cases. After longtime judge Edward Johnson’s recent retirement from County Court-at-Law 1, where he served on the bench since 1979, the longest serving judge in the county was replaced by Jeanne Parker, who was elected to the court and took the bench in January. Judge John Mischtian oversees County Court-at-Law 2. Mischtian was
elected in 2006. Rebecca Depew has served as judge of County Court-at-Law 3 since 2011. State law requires district and county judges to be licensed attorneys for at least four years prior to becoming a judge. They must reside in their judicial districts. The Bell County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes all felony cases in the county and also has investigators. Henry Garza has served as the district attorney since 2001. The Bell County Attorney’s Office prosecutes all misdemeanors, juvenile cases and hot checks. Voters elected Jim Nichols to the position in 2012.
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Bell and Coryell advocates care about children
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas was created in 1998 to serve a need to create a safe place for law enforcement to interview children who have been the victims of crime. The center began as a single room at the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center, but it grew into a nonprofit organization that provides critical assistance in law enforcement investigations where children are the victims. The center has a full-time staff and provides the setting for specialized forensic interviewers to speak with children. The organization operates at 402 N. Main St. in Belton, and serves both Bell and Coryell counties. The center also provides counseling services and family advocacy to help families heal.
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
Court Appointed Special Advocates began in Bell County in 1997 and is now headquartered 2820 W. Ave. O, Suite B-2, in Temple. It now serves Coryell County as well. CASA volunteers are screened and highly trained and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system. CASA volunteers are each assigned to help one child or set of siblings at a time, so they can focus on giving that child or sibling group the individualized advocacy and attention they need. CASA volunteers save taxpayers money and children’s futures by helping children find a safe, permanent homes as soon as possible. CASA continues to provide valuable volunteer advocacy for every abused child in this area. CASA volunteers serve as the “eyes and ears” for the judge in child welfare cases. This includes researching each child’s situation and making objective recommendations to help them reclaim their childhoods from abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers are frequently the only stable presence in these children’s lives as they navigate the foster care system. These volunteers bring three critical qualities to their work: they focus on
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Zachary Petty, 8, hands a card containing child abuse statistics, hotline numbers and information about the CASA program to a motorist in the drive-thru line at the Copperas Cove McDonald’s.
Justices of the peace integral part of court system
Justices of the peace are elected officials who perform a number of important services in the county. These services include everything from performing marriages to arraigning criminals. In Bell County, the justices of the peace serve four-year terms, but do not have term limits. In Killeen, two justices of the peace serve Precinct 4, which encompasses most of western Bell County, including Killeen and Harker Heights. Garland Potvin is Place 1 Justice of the Peace. Potvin was appointed to the position in 1995 and has won re-election since. Bill Cooke is Place 2 Justice of the Peace. Cooke was appointed to the position, beginning his time as a judge in 1996, and also was subsequently re-elected to the position. The two justices trade off each week when they are on call. During that time, they act as the initial magistrate judge for people charged with crimes and set bond rates. They also issue the times of death for fatalities, and can order an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Their responsibilities also include acting as a judge in Class C misdemeanor cases, which typically are traffic violations. Their jurisdiction includes all tickets written by Bell County deputies and Texas state troopers. Judges also hear certain civil cases. They have jurisdiction in evictions, small claims up to $10,000, debt claims and tenant repair and remedy suits. Precinct 4’s office is in the Bell County Annex at 301 Priest Drive in Killeen.
one case at a time; they bring a unique perspective to the court case; and their sole objective is representing the best interests of the child.
The CASA office is at 2820 W. Avenue O, Suite B-2, in Temple. Call 254-774-1881, email ed.bccasa@outlook.com or go to www.casabellcoryell.org.
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Certificates, licenses go through tax assessor-collector’s office
If you’re new to Bell County and wish to vote or drive a motor vehicle, it’s important to make use of the tax assessor-collector’s office, under the direction of Sharon Long. Long was first elected tax assessor collector in November 2000, coming from the Bell County district court coordinator’s office. The main office is in Belton, and satellite offices can be found elsewhere in the county. The duties of the tax assessor-collector include issuing certificates of title and license plates for motor vehicles and trailers, issuing voter registration applications and certificates and compiling election poll lists. The office also contracts with the Bell County Appraisal District for assessment and collection of property taxes. County and Belton residents needing to take care of business in person can visit the Belton office at 550 E. Second Ave. Three other full-service locations can be found in other cities: in Killeen at 307 Priest Drive; in Temple at 205 E. Central Ave.; and the Visitor’s Control Center Building 69004 outside Fort Hood’s main gate. Both the Temple and Fort Hood offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Killeen office is open 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, and from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Thursday. Vehicles can be registered at the tax assessor-collector’s office. Registration renewals can be made online at www.txdmv.gov. To complete the online transaction, a vehicle owner must be a county resident and the vehicle must have a current registration that does not expire more than five days before the renewal process. Residents have the option of paying with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Customers are assessed a $3 convenience fee per $100 of the transaction. If the transaction is more than $500, the convenience fee is 3 percent of the total. Debit cards with MasterCard or Visa logos can be used. The other primary service of the tax assessor-collector, besides collecting property taxes, is voter registration. New voters can register year-round.
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Roxann Patrick, left, listens as her spouse, Tracy McLoud, talks about receiving their marriage license in Bell County, following the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage in June.
Bell County clerk handles paperwork
The government of Bell County exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Central Texas. The Bell County Clerk’s office assists in that mission and handles much of the paperwork that documents the lives of Bell County residents, from births to deaths and all the steps in between. The office provides administrative support to the commissioners court and three county courts-at-law. Republican Shelley Coston has been the Bell County clerk since Jan. 1, 2007. Deputy clerks in the office focus on specific duties in five departments — vital statistics, land records, probate, civil and juvenile records and criminal records. The duties of the county clerk include acting as recorder of property deeds; filing and recording livestock brands; filing and recording birth and death certificates; issuing marriage licenses; recording assumed names; recording military discharge papers; filing wills and probates; processing civil case records with a monetary value of up to $200,000; and misdemeanor criminal case records. The office, at 1201 Huey Road in Belton, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go to www.bellcountytx.com or call 254-933-5160.
Residents must be 18 to vote, but they can register two months before their 18th birthday. Voter registration cards can be picked up at political party headquarters, libraries, local government offices and at any of the tax assessor-collector offices. Go to www.votexas.org. The tax assessor-collector also collects
county fees for beer licenses issued for businesses in Bell County. Those licenses must be renewed at the tax assessor-collector’s office in Belton. According to the assessor-collector’s website, those surcharges are subject to change each year. Learn more at www. bellcountytx.com or call 254-933-5318.
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Bell County Commissioner John Fisher explains to the Killeen City Council the importance of fighting for water in south Killeen during a workshop Feb. 17.
Clearwater manages Bell County’s groundwater resources With the Central Texas climate, maintaining fresh water for communities is the vital role the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District plays. The government agency, which protects and enhances groundwater in Bell County, is made up of five elected board members. Their mission is to develop and implement efficient, economical and environmentally sound groundwater management programs. The agency was created in 1989 by House Bill 3172 under the 71st Texas Legislature. Voters confirmed the district’s creation in August 1999 — electing five directors. Directors serve a four-year term, and officer positions are elected by the board each year. Four of those elected officials are aligned with Bell County commissioners’ precincts, and one serves at-large. Board members are David Cole, director at-large; Leland Gersbach, president, of Precinct 1; Gary Young, director,
of Precinct 2, Wallace Biskup, vice president, Precinct 3; and Judy Parker, secretary, Precinct 4. The district is governed by Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, which gives the district the authority to issue permits and set regulations for managing the underground water resources. The district’s jurisdiction includes all of Bell County — or about 1,055 square miles. The board regulates nonexempt water wells that are capable of producing more than 17 gallons per minute, located on less than 10 acres or used for purposes other than domestic, livestock or poultry. The district requires Bell County residents to register their wells, which is mostly done at no cost. If the well-user is a business or a user who needs more than 25,000 gallons per day, they need an operating permit from the district. A permit requires the well be metered, and the owner monitor the meter monthly. The district provides water quality screening at no cost on registered wells.
About 5,100 wells and about 160 permitted wells are located in Bell County. The district also monitors the Edwards and Trinity aquifers with continuous monitors and by individual readings twice per year. The Edwards Aquifer runs under the southern portion of Bell County and the Trinity Aquifer runs beneath all of Bell County. Funding for the district comes from ad valorem taxes at a current rate of 03.95 cents, or $3.95 per year on a home valued at $100,000. The district has never increased the tax rate since 2002. The district’s mission is also to help promote public education and conservation, and the district has compiled a resource library of books, curriculum guides, videotapes and other items that address other aspects of surface water and groundwater. District directors are available to speak with schools and other organizations regarding the district and its responsibilities. Call the district at 254933-0120 or go to www.cuwcd.org. KDHNEWS.COM
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Jim Reed, left, executive director of the Central Texas Council of Governments, shakes hands with Killeen Mayor Scott Cosper before a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new HOP buses.
Board helps guide region’s growth The Central Texas Council of Governments is a voluntary association of cities, counties, school districts and special districts within a seven-county region in Central Texas. The council’s mission is to implement federal and state programs on a smaller scale. The council was established in 1968 as a result of state enabling legislation that served local government by planning for common needs and helping individual governments coordinate to help improve regional development. Although the council has no regulatory or taxing ability, it does help the region identify areas it can strengthen and develop. The council’s governing body is made up of representatives from each of its regions. When representatives see a need in their district, they bring it before the entire group. At that point, the council decides what projects take priority. The focuses include services for the elderly, housing assistance, and planning and development. CTCOG serves more than 385,000 residents in the Central Texas area. Representatives are chosen each year. Current officers are Bell County Commissioner Tim Brown, president; Coryell County Judge John Firth, first vice president; Hamilton County
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Commissioner Dickie Clary, second vice president; Belton Mayor Marion Grayson, secretary/treasurer; Bell County Commissioner Bill Schumann, parliamentarian; and Andrea Gardner, Copperas Cove city manager, immediate past president. The representatives elect the organization’s executive committee. The committee, in turn, appoints an executive director who makes all policies and gives the official approval for undertakings of the council. Current executive director is Jim Reed, and other directors include: Deana Belk, housing and assistance director; Cheryl Maxwell, planning and regional services director; Finance Director Michael Irvine; Richard McGhee, area agency on aging director; and Mark Collier, 9-1-1 director. The council also forms committees dedicated to technical, study and policy work. The committees work alongside a professional staff that answers to the executive director. Each jurisdiction pays individual dues to the council, which allow each jurisdiction to take advantage of some state-funded financial assistance. They also participate in regional planning. The council takes on special projects on a fee-for-service basis. Headquarters is at 2180 N. Main St., Belton. Call 254770-2200 or go to www.ctcog.org.
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Elected officials serve Central Texas Residents in the greater Killeen area have multiple ways to get their voices heard. The area is served by two congressional districts. Both are represented by Republicans.
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 31
U.S. Rep. John Carter represents the 31st Congressional District, an area of Central Texas that includes Killeen and Harker Heights, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Carter, a Republican from Round Rock, is a seven-term member of the House. Carter’s Bell County office is in Temple at 6544-B S. General Bruce Drive. Call 254-933-1392 or go to http://carter.house.gov.
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 25
In January, Lampasas County, along with Coryell County and a part of Killeen, moved to District 25, now represented by Republican Roger Williams of Austin. He was elected to the seat in November 2012. Williams’ Austin district office is at 1005 Congress Ave., Suite 925 Austin, TX 78701. Call 512-473-8910 or fax 512-473-8946.
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Five legislators within the Killeen Daily Herald’s coverage area represent citizens at the state Capitol in Austin.
SENATE DISTRICT 24
Troy Fraser represents Senate District 24. Fraser represents a multicounty region that includes Bell and Lampasas counties. Fraser’s region also contains two major military bases, Fort Hood in Killeen and Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene. Fraser has represented Central Texas since becoming a senator in 1996. He announced earlier this year his intention to not seek re-election in 2016. Call his office at 512-463-0124.
SENATE DISTRICT 22
Republican Brian Birdwell of Granbury, who represents District 22, was sworn in to the Senate in 2010 after winning a special election. District 22 covers 10 counties, including Coryell County. Call his office at 512-463-0122.
HOUSE DISTRICT 54
In the House of Representatives, District 54 has been represented by Republican Jimmie Don Aycock of Killeen since 2006. The district includes much of western Bell County, as well as Lampasas and Burnet counties. Aycock announced earlier this year, he would not seek a sixth term in the Texas House of Representatives. Call his office at 512-463-0684.
HOUSE DISTRICT 55
District 55 is represented by Republican Molly White, of Belton, who did not have a challenger in November 2014 and took office in January. Her district address is 128 N. Main St. Belton TX 76513. She may be reached at 512-463-0630.
HOUSE DISTRICT 59
Republican J.D. Sheffield of Gatesville has represented District 59 since 2012. The district includes six counties, including Coryell County and parts of Fort Hood. Call his office at 512-463-0628. KDHNEWS.COM
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POLITICS Registering to vote
Residents may register to vote year-round, but must be registered at least 30 days before an election. Bell County residents may register during regular business hours at the Bell County Tax Assessor and Voter Registrar’s Office, at 550 E. Second Ave. in Belton, the County Annex at 307 Priest Drive in Killeen and the Fort Hood visitor control center. As soon as residence is established, a person is qualified to register to vote. A person must be 18 years old or within 60 days prior to his or her 18th birthday and be a U.S. citizen to register. A person may not register to vote if declared mentally incapacitated or convicted of a felony. Anyone who has been convicted may retain his or her right to vote once the sentence or probation has been completed. Residents must have a Texas driver’s license number or personal identification number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Coryell County residents may register to vote at the Coryell County Courthouse at 620 E. Main St. in Gatesville or at the County Tax Office at 330 Cove Terrace in Copperas Cove. In Bell County, call 254-933-5319 or 254-634-0265. In Coryell County, call 254-865-5911. Forms may be downloaded at www.sos.state.tx.us.
VOTER ID
Voters will be required to show one of the following forms of photo identification at the polls: • Driver’s license issued by Texas Department of Public Safety. • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS. • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS. • Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS. • U.S. military ID card with photo. • U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph. • U.S. passport.
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Copperas Cove residents prepare to vote at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.
Political parties active in Central Texas Bell County voters can join a community of like-minded political citizens by getting involved with the Democratic or the Republican Party. Coryell County also has both political party groups.
DEMOCRATS
Bell County Democrats meet each month at the Bell County Agri-Life Building, 1605 N. Main St., Belton, to discuss ways of promoting voter registration, training for precinct representatives and finding innovative ways to express their political beliefs. Check the website’s event calendar for day and time. The party’s headquarters is at 100 N. Main St. in Belton. Call party chair Marianne Miller at 254-813-5123 or go to www.bellcodems. com. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1444, Belton, TX 76513. Visit the new Killeen office at 1808 E. Rancier Ave., Killeen, TX 76541 or call 254-813-5123. The Stonewall Democrats of Central Texas (LGBT) can be reached at stonewalltx.org. Democrats in Coryell County can get involved by calling County Chair Gene Whittle at 254-865-8162 or email gene.
whittle@embarqmail.com. The Democratic Headquarters of Copperas Cove is at the Cove Economic Development Center 201 S. First St. President of the Democratic Club of Copperas Cove is Ed Bryant. He may be reached at 254-547-5048. Another active group is the Bell County Texas Democratic Women. President is Melanie Caraway. The group’s website is bellcodems.com/groups/women
REPUBLICANS
The Republican Party of Bell County is headquartered at 205 E. Central Ave., Belton. The party chairman is Nancy Boston. Call 254-933-2000 or go to www. belltxgop.org. The Central Texas Republican Women organization is a member of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and an auxiliary to the Bell County Republican Party. The president is Zenia Warren. Email: zabob@embarqmail.com or call 254-702-6034. Go to www.centraltexasrepublicanwomenpac.com. Residents in Coryell County can get involved with the GOP, too. Jack P. Barcroft serves as party chairman. Call the Coryell GOP at 254-865-2126. Go to coryellgop.org.
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Permits are required for home building and many other things. Each city has its own requirements and fees.
Area cities require permits for many projects Before hosting a garage sale or starting a home improvement project, area residents must first be cleared by their respective cities which will in turn issue a permit. Killeen residents should go to the Building Inspections Division at 100 E. Avenue C for a building permit if they plan to add on to their homes, change their homes signiďŹ cantly or add amenities to their property. Car wash and garage sale permits and food dealer licenses also are available. Guidelines for frequently granted permits can be found at www.killeentexas. gov or call 254-501-7762. Harker Heights residents in need of building, fence or garage sale permits can contact City Hall at 305 Miller’s Crossing to obtain the appropriate
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paperwork. Application information is available at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us or by calling 254-953-5648. Copperas Cove residents who want to add on to their homes or build new structures can apply for permits at 914 S. Main St., Suite G or call 254-542-3528. All other permits, including yard sales and car washes, are available at this location or at www.copperascovetx.gov. Although all three cities issue permits, the cost of permits varies. Building permits: These cover all building, add-ons and structural movement within a piece of property. Installation and alterations to electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing also falls under this category. The permit must be obtained before any building or alteration can begin.
Contractor registration: Contractors have to register with the respective cities individually before they can begin working in that city. This is only the first step in obtaining a building permit. Car washes, fundraisers: Each city places restrictions on where fundraisers and car washes can be held. All charitable organizations must first obtain a permit before beginning to raise money within the municipality. Garage sales: A homeowner must obtain a permit for a garage sale before the start of the sale. Swimming pools: Residents must submit a plan showing proposed location of a pool to apply for a permit. Permits are required for many home improvement projects as well as for garage sales.
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The Harker Heights post office is at 415 E. Farm-to-Market 2410 and serves ZIP code 76548.
Post offices serve mailing needs of Central Texas residents There are numerous post offices in the greater Killeen area. New residents can change addresses online or in person at a post office. Information may be obtained 24 hours a day by calling 800-2758777 or visiting www.usps.com. In the northern part of Killeen, residents with the ZIP codes 76540, 76541, 76543 and 76544 are served by the Main Post Office at 300 N. 10th St., downtown. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Passport applications are taken from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 254-634-0281. Residents in the southern portion of Killeen, ZIP codes 76542, 76547 and 76549 are served by the Copper Mountain Post Office, 3100 S. W.S. Young Drive, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 254-554-3033.
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Residents in southwestern Killeen, ZIP code 76549, are served by the Willow Springs Post Office at 2403 W. Stan Schlueter Loop. It’s open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 254-501-8601. The Harker Heights Post Office, serving ZIP code 76548, is at 415 E. Farm-toMarket 2410. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 254-699-2111. The Fort Hood Post Office is in Building 332 on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call 254-287-2728. There are postal contract stations in Fort Hood National Banks at Clear Creek Road in Building 4250 and at Clarke Road in Building 91079. All are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Nolanville Post Office, serving ZIP code 76559, is at 201 N. Main St. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Call 254-698-2626. The Copperas Cove Post Office, serving ZIP code 76522, is at 802 E. Avenue D. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call 254-547-3605.
PARCEL SERVICES
The community has several parcel services, including Eagle Express at 108 E. Farm-to-Market 2410, Suite F, in Harker Heights; the UPS stores at 1033 S. Fort Hood St., Suite 200, and 2511 Trimmier Road Suite 140 in Killeen and at 101 Oak St., Suite A, in Copperas Cove; and Wrap and Ship at 2501 S. W.S. Young Drive Suite 312 in Killeen.
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Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 www.ambitenergy.com Bartlett Electric Cooperative 254-634-1274 www.bartlettec.coop Champion Energy Services 877-653-5090 www.championenergyservices.com Cirro Energy 800-692-4776 www.cirroenergy.com Direct Energy 888-353-2784 www.directenergy.com First Choice Power 866-469-2464 www.ďŹ rstchoicepower.com 4Change Energy 855-784-2426 www.4changeenergy.com Green Mountain Energy 866-785-4668 www.greenmountain.com Payless Power 866-966-9353 www.paylesspower.com Pedernales Electric Cooperative 512-355-2131 www.pec.coop Reliant Energy 866-222-7100 www.reliant.com Spark Energy 877-547-7275 www.sparkenergy.com StarTex Power 866-917-8271 www.startexpower.com Stream Energy 866-447-8732 www.streamenergy.net TriEagle 877-933-2453
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Time Warner Cable offers television, Internet and phone access across Central Texas.
www.trieagleenergy.com TXU Energy 800-818-6132 www.txu.com Find other electric providers and explore rates at www.powertochoose.com.
TELEPHONE PROVIDERS AT&T 800-288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink Telephone Company 254-200-1004 www.centurylink.com Sprint 866-866-7509 www.sprint.com Verizon Wireless 254-680-3125 www.verizonwireless.com Vonage 800-608-5590 www.vonage.com
CABLE/SATELLITE TV PROVIDERS AT&T 800-288-2020
CenturyLink 902-B W. Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76541 254-781-4333 DirecTV Killeen, TX 76541 254-526-3779 Dish Network 800-200-6200 Texas Satellite Television 1551 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite D Harker Heights, TX 76548 254-699-9100 Time Warner Cable 309 N. College St. Killeen, TX 76541 254-634-3145
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Members of a mortar platoon with the 12th Cavalry Regiment watch live artillery rounds hit their targets on the Crittenberger Range at Fort Hood.
More than 37,000 troops at the ‘Great Place’ Fort Hood, nicknamed the “Great Place,” is one of the largest military installations in the free world. With more than 37,000 troops and nearly 220,000 acres of training ground, Fort Hood is big. In 2012, the Texas Comptroller’s Office said the post had an economic impact of more than $25 billion statewide. The post services more than 370,000 area active-duty soldiers, family members and retirees at its commissaries, post exchanges, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and other facilities. It is, by far, the biggest employer of the Killeen-area economy. Major units include III Corps, 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, First Army Division West and the 13th Sustainment Command. Other brigade-size units include the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, which operates at West Fort Hood, 89th Military Police Brigade, 1st Medical Brigade, 36th Engineer Brigade, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 48th Chemical Brigade, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, 11th Signal Brigade and 85th Civil Affairs Brigade. Many National Guard and Reserve units train at North Fort Hood during the year, many under the guidance of Division West. Several
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units also use unmanned aerial vehicles, also called drones, which train regularly within Fort Hood’s airspace. Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood. He joined the Phantom Corps in August 2014. III Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Alonzo Smith also joined the Fort Hood command team in August 2014. The command team and III Corps headquarters left to the Middle East in September for a one-year deployment. Fort Hood’s deputy commanders are Maj. Gen. John Uberti and British Maj. Gen. Douglas Chalmers. Fort Hood’s garrison commander is Col. Todd Fox, who took command in July. Fort Hood facilities have been upgraded over the years. The outer construction on a new Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is complete, and crews are now moving in equipment and other items to the inside. It is scheduled to open for patients in spring 2016. Across the post, most of the original World War II-era buildings have been torn down to make room for modern brick-and-stone buildings. Construction on a new $24 million Training Support Center is also underway. Being the first in the digitized warfare
arena and having the most modern equipment, Fort Hood soldiers use stateof-the-art training facilities. Housed in the Close Combat Tactical Trainer are exact replicas of tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle crew compartments, which allow troops to play realistic video-game-type scenarios to familiarize themselves with the equipment and how to interact as a unit before taking the high-dollar equipment to the field. Its motor pools and hangars hold more than 260 tanks, 165 aircraft and 320 Strykers. Two urban training areas offer soldiers the chance to practice the type of warfare they may face during missions to Iraq, Afghanistan or other areas. Once in the field, soldiers find themselves in a semiarid terrain that has 413 miles of paved roads and 449 miles of dirt roads. Live-fire exercises take place on more than 60 ranges, which support all Army weapons and most aerial weapons with eight automated, multipurpose ranges for digitized units and six automated small-arms ranges. Bombs that weigh up to 2,000 pounds can be handled and military aircraft have the ability to maneuver in restricted airspace to 45,000 feet.
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Fort Hood transforms area’s rural landscape Killeen was largely rural when talks of Camp Hood came about during World War II. In 1942, 108,000 acres of Central Texas land were transformed from farmland into Camp Hood, home of the Tank Destroyer Tactical and Firing Center. Tank destroyers — mobile anti-tank guns on armored half-tracks — were developed to fight in the European Theater. The roughly 300 families who resided on land that is now Fort Hood were relocated and replaced by nearly 38,000 troops. The number of soldiers multiplied until it peaked at almost 95,000 in less than one year’s time. That number dropped after the end of the war, but Camp Hood nevertheless became Fort Hood, a permanent installation, in 1950. Fort Hood is named after Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood, commander of the Texas Brigade during the Civil War. Fort Hood’s garrison command mission is to control the infrastructure that trains, maintains, sustains and enables the combat units on post to perform in theater. The directorates making up the garrison command perform daily, vital support missions include: • The Directorate of Logistics performs or oversees supply, transportation and general support maintenance. • The Directorate of Public Works plans new construction, administers housing on the installation, protects the environment, and maintains existing buildings, roads and grounds. • The Directorate of Resource Management monitors the expenditure of funds for tenant units as well as the directorates and manages the workforce. • The Directorate of Contracting oversees the development, awarding and execution of contracts for goods and services. • The installation aviation officer administers the airspace around Fort Hood. The Directorate of Civilian Personnel performs all personnel management functions for the civilian workforce at Fort Hood. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office administers the Equal Opportunity program for
Command Sgt. Maj. Alonzo Smith, left, and Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, III Corps and Fort Hood commander, case the III Corps colors Aug. 31.
civilian workers at Fort Hood. • The Army and Air Force Exchange Service supports more than 370,000 soldiers, family members and retirees with retail merchandise in more than 20 outlets on post. • The Defense Commissary Agency supports soldiers, family members and retirees with groceries in two stores. • The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation provides various athletic, social and creative opportunities for soldiers and families. • The garrison chaplain administers spiritual life programs installation-wide.
III CORPS HISTORY
The history of III Corps, headquartered at Fort Hood, dates from 1918, when it served in World War I. During that fight, the corps won battle streamers for the Aisne-Marne, Lorraine and the Meuse Argone campaigns. Made inactive in 1919, the corps was reactivated in 1940 to train combat divisions. During World War II, the corps was
deployed to Europe and earned the name “Phantom Corps” by hitting the enemy when least expected. Made inactive again in 1946, III Corps was reactivated in 1951 and served on active duty until 1959, when it was once again made inactive. It was promptly reactivated, however, and returned to duty at Fort Hood during the Berlin Crisis in 1961. In 1962, III Corps was designated part of the U.S. Army Strategic Army Corps. During the Vietnam War, III Corps trained and deployed two field force headquarters and many combat service support units totaling more than 100,000 soldiers. In recent years, III Corps soldiers have fought in and supported operations worldwide, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Grenada, Panama, Honduras, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. III Corps is responsible for 120,000 soldiers within 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kan., and the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colo. KDHNEWS.COM
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Several units serve at Fort Hood
1st Cavalry Division
Known as America’s First Team, the 1st Cavalry Division is an armored division led by Maj. Gen. Michael Bills. It has three armored brigade combat teams, a Stryker brigade and an air cavalry brigade as well as artillery and sustainment units. More than 25,000 soldiers wear the unit’s distinct, large patch. Two unique assets to the division are the Division Band and the Horse Cavalry Detachment, a company-sized unit with more than 30 horses to present a living history of the cavalry. The division fought in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, among others.
First Army Division West
First Army Division West has the unique mission of training, readiness oversight, and mobilization for U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard units. The division is headquartered at Fort Hood and commanded my Jeffrey N. Colt. It has four training brigades stationed at Fort Hood and other installations.
Operational Test Command
U.S. Army Operational Test Command is headquartered at West Fort Hood and commanded by Brig. Gen. Kenneth L. Kamper. As the Army’s only independent testing organization, it plans, conducts, and reports rigorous operational tests, assessments and experiments in order to provide essential information for the acquisition and fielding of warfighting systems. The command has about 240 soldiers and employs about 340 Department of the Army civilians to maintain its operations and has directorates at Fort Sill, Okla., Fort Bragg, N.C., and Fort Bliss.
13th Sustainment Command
The 13th Sustainment Command is led by Brig. Gen. Rodney Fogg. Its mission is to deploy, provide command and control of assigned, attached and operationally controlled units, and plan and provide sustainment, distribution and
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FORT HOOD UNITS
III Corps 1st Cavalry Division First Army Division West 13th Sustainment Command 3rd Cavalry Regiment 36th Engineer Brigade 89th Military Police Brigade 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade 504th Military Intelligence Brigade 13th Financial Management Center/Financial Group 48th Chemical Brigade 11th Signal Brigade Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Brigade 1st Medical Brigade U.S. Army Operational Test Command 3rd Air Support Operations Group (Air Force) 85th Civil Affairs Brigade 407th Army Field Support Brigade 901st Contingency Contracting Noncommissioned Officer Academy Hood Mobilization Brigade
health service support for full-spectrum operations. The 13th also maintains training and readiness authority over dozens of units across the western United States.
Air Force
About 360 airmen call Fort Hood home. The 3rd Air Support Operations Group and its two squadrons provide direct support to Army units for joint operations. The group’s 3rd Weather Squadron provides weather data for III Corps and Fort Hood.
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Visitors at Fort Hood must get a pass at the visitors center before driving through the main gate.
How to access Fort Hood
In September, officials discontinued vehicle decal requirements to drive onto the installation, but a Defense Department ID card is required to drive through the Fort Hood gates. Nonmilitary personnel may gain access to the post by obtaining a pass from the visitor’s center. This is a requirement. Those looking to access Fort Hood by vehicle without a DOD ID card need to stop at Fort Hood’s Marvin Leath Visitors Center for a temporary pass. Take the Fort Hood main gate exit off U.S. Highway 190 on the west side of Killeen. Stop in the visitor’s center with a state registration document for the vehicle, a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance. For a small fare, taxis will transport people arriving by bus at the Killeen bus terminal. Direct phones are located in the terminal.
PLACES TO KNOW
Marvin Leath Visitors Center Building 69012 Open 24 hours, seven days a week Phone: 254-287-9909
Copeland Soldier Service Center Building 18010 Open 24 hours, seven days a week Phone: 254-287-3832 Phantom Express Building 69005 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Phone: 254-553-1104
VILLAGE OFFICES
Comanche I & II Villages, 51814-1 Comanche Ave., 254-285-2243. Comanche III Village, 53301 Drum Song Trail, 254-285-2289. Kouma & Montague Villages, 48810 Washington St., 254-285-2245. McNair & Chaffee Villages, 6310 Tank Destroyer, 254-285-2251. Pershing & Venable Villages, 5649-2 Lockridge Loop, 254-285-2242. Wainwright, Walker & Patton Park Villages, 6310 Tank Destroyer Blvd., 254-285-2251. KDHNEWS.COM
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Information fair welcomes new soldiers, families to post
The Hood Howdy Information Fair is a biannual installation event conducted by Fort Hood’s Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation as well as Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Branch, in February and August. The event serves as an overall installation “welcome” to the Great Place, and provides newly arrived soldiers and family members with the opportunity to become familiar with the installation and community businesses and agencies. Many groups set up booths to provide information to the thousands of new Fort Hood residents who stop by the event. The August Hood Howdy focuses on youth and schools to help families who just arrived on post get settled and ready for a new school year to being. The Employment Readiness Branch also sponsors a mini Career Fair with more than 25 employers participating in conjunction with the event. “Military life is a whole different style of life,” said Shirley Quick, Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Branch, program manager. “(The event) shows that Fort Hood is indeed a great place to be.” Hood Howdy takes place at Club Hood, Building 5764, on 24th Street at Tank Destroyer Boulevard. Call 254-287-4471 or go to (www.hoodmwr.com/hoodhowdy).
Fort Hood churches
For information about Fort Hood religion services, visit http://www. hood.army.mil/chaplain. Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel Tank Destroyer Boulevard, Building 320 254-286-6785 Old Post Chapel 761st Tank Battalion and 50th Street 288-6545 Comanche Chapel Tank Destroyer Boulevard, Building 52024 254-288-6556
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Hood Howdy connect newcomers at Fort Hood with resources available across Central Texas.
The Ohana Place Battalion Avenue, at 19th Street 287-2690 25th Street Chapel Battalion Avenue, at 25th Street, Building 10041 285-6751 The Spiritual Fitness Center Battalion Avenue, at 33rd Street 553-1195 58th Street Chapel Battalion Avenue, at 58th Street 287-4034 73rd Street Chapel Battalion Avenue, at 73rd Street 287-0469
76th Street Chapel Battalion Avenue, at 76th Street 288-5145 West Fort Hood Chapel Headquarters Avenue, at Clark Road 288-9442 13th ESC Chapel 67th Street and Support Avenue 287-1391 Darnall Community Hospital Chapel Basement across from dining facility 288-8849 North Fort Hood Chapel Headquarters and 18th street, Building 56516 254-289-0972
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A new Fort Hood post exchange, the Clear Creek Shopping Center, opened Oct. 1. It has sections for clothing, shoes, cosmetics, jewelry, hardware, books and magazines, outdoor living, toys and a variety of specialty stores and restaurants.
Fort Hood has new post exchange with more offerings The Army and Air Force Exchange, or AAFES, provides goods and services to military personnel and family members. The post exchange stores are similar to department stores. AAFES operates on funds generated through sales of merchandise and services, not tax dollars. A new Fort Hood post exchange, the Clear Creek Shopping Center, opened Oct. 1. The Clear Creek Shopping is the main post exchange at Fort Hood. It has sections for clothing, shoes, cosmetics, jewelry, hardware, books and magazines, outdoor living, toys and a variety of specialty stores and restaurants. Fort Hood had two other post exchanges — Clear Creek Main Exchange and the Warrior Way Specialty Store — which will both be repurposed. The old Clear Creek site will house
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military clothing, alterations, embroidery, furniture, a barber and some name-brand concessions. The post will convert the rest of the space for administrative and warehouse functions. The Warrior Way store will have concessions and food including GNC, Firestone, Charley’s (Grilled Subs) and Domino’s. Fort Hood will take possession of the rest of the space, part of which will be converted into an MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) fitness center. AAFES also operates more than a dozen on-post Express stores near neighborhoods and a main Class Six. Of these, eight Express locations sell gas and the III Corps Express is open 24 hours. AAFES also operates three Firestone locations on post. To use these facilities, an individual must present a military ID or military
dependent ID when paying for goods and services, except at restaurants. All post visitors are authorized to dine at all Fort Hood exchange facilities. Post exchanges are tax-exempt and offer electronics, clothing, home furnishings, appliances and food and alcohol. The Clear Creek Shopping Center, Building 4250 Clear Creek Blvd., is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The phone number is 254-5327200. Palmer Theater is operated by AAFES and offers movies with a military ID. The theater is located in Building 334 and the 24-hour movie hotline is 254-287-3851. Shopping is also available online at www.shopmyexchange.com.
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Shoppers line up to pay for their grocery items at the Warrior Way Commissary at Fort Hood.
Get groceries at post commissaries Fort Hood has two commissaries, one on Clear Creek Road and the other at the intersection of Warrior Way and 10th Street. A military ID card or a dependent card is required to shop in the commissaries, which are grocery stores for the military. The commissaries offer a variety of services, including an ATM, bakery, deli, fresh sandwiches to go, hot foods, party cakes, pasta bar, plants, rotisserie chicken and sushi. Fresh produce, lean meats and much more are available at a low cost. Deli trays and fruit baskets are available upon request. The commissary also offers cleaning supplies and pet supplies such as food, toys and treats. They take debit and credit cards, cash and Lone Star card for SNAP food benefits and Woman, Infants and Children program benefits.
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Both commissaries are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Check the store page under the Locations tab on www.commissaries.com for other holiday hours.
FORT HOOD CLEAR CREEK COMMISSARY
Building 50001 Clear Creek Road Phone: 254-287-3905 Store Director: Patrice M. Funderburk Hours: Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday: Closed; Tuesday-Saturday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Warrior Way and 10th Street Phone: 254-287-8025 Hours: Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Museums tell soldiers’ stories Fort Hood is home to one of the Army’s most storied divisions, along with one of its most history-steeped regiments. Both the 1st Cavalry Division’s and the 3rd Cavalry Regiment’s tales are told through their on-post museums and memorials. A museum to honor all of Fort Hood and Central Texas is in the planning and fundraising stages. The Mounted Warrior Museum will be built just outside the main gate and will provide a unique educational experience, preserving and interpreting the story of mounted units and soldiers who have served at Fort Hood and worldwide, and the rich history, values and heritage of Killeen/Central Texas.
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The 1st Cavalry Museum, Building 2218, is at 56th Street and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. Exhibits highlight the First Team’s history from frontier forts of the American West to its involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 1st Cavalry’s outdoor exhibit of more than 60 vehicles also includes the Skycrane, one of the largest helicopters built by the Army. The museum’s phone number is 254287-3626. Steven Draper is the director. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur-
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The 3rd Cavalry Museum holds artifacts dating back to the unit’s beginnings 169 years ago. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment formed in 1846. After following the regiment around the country and Europe, the museum debuted at Fort Hood in January 2010. Located in two buildings, the history of the regiment is found in flags, uniforms, equipment and weapons. The outdoor vehicle park displays vehicles from World War II through the Cold War. An M551A1 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle was added in 2014. The museum is located between Battalion Avenue and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue just west of 24th Street. The entrance to the parking lot is on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. Call 254-288-3590 or 254-287-8811. Scott Hamric is the director. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and training holidays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and federal holidays. The museum is closed on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
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AUSA chapter provides support to local troops
The Central Texas – Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army is not only the biggest in the country, but also one of the most active. AUSA members include active-duty soldiers, retired military personnel and local business people. The local chapter is an affiliate of the national organization located in Arlington, Va. Membership in the chapter is open to anyone. Grants, fundraising activities and donations from the community make the chapter’s work possible. Since 2008, the chapter has provided over $4.1 million to support Fort Hood, soldiers and their family members in various programs. The chapter provides direct assistance to soldiers who are facing financial hardships, it provides support to Fort Hood-based units for events such as service and welcome ceremonies, Army birthday and unit celebrations and has various programs to strengthen community involvement with soldiers and Fort Hood. The local chapter president is John Crutchfield, president and CEO of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. Crutchfield began his second term as the chapter president in June. “Our chapter has become the gold standard for AUSA chapters around the world,” Crutchfield said. “I am constantly amazed at the questions I get at
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Retired Gen. Robert Shoemaker attends an AUSA banquet at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
national meetings from other chapter presidents about programs that began at this chapter. Things like our scholarship program, our coupon book and our support for ROTC don’t happen in other places primarily because other chapters do not enjoy the level of support that we
do here. It is a real privilege, and I have to say it is inspirational, to be associated with people who demonstrate their support for the Army and its soldiers on a daily basis.” Detailed information about the chapter can be found at forthoodausa.org.
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Copperas Cove, ‘the city built for family living’ Copperas Cove, “the city built for family living,” is the largest city in Coryell County and is home to many retirees, active-duty military and others. Copperas Cove had an estimated population of about 33,225 residents as of Jan. 1, 2015. Residents are served by four major entities — the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation, the Copperas Cove Independent School District and the municipal government. The municipal government is led by a seven-member council and a mayor. Day-to-day operations are conducted by City Manager Andrea Gardner. The police and fire departments provide emergency public safety services and crime and fire prevention awareness. The Cove police chief/assistant city manager is Tim Molnes. The fire chief is Michael Neujahr. Municipal Court Judge Bill Price presides over cases involving city ordinance violations and other offenses. The court is at 602 S. Main St. Animal Control, another public safety department, is overseen by Mike Heintzelman, deputy police chief. Animal Control collects, shelters and adopts out stray animals, protects residents from vicious animals and regulates animal care ordinances for the city. They have also recently begun conducting free monthly adoption events. The shelter is at 1601 N.
more, public works director, oversees streets/drainage, water, sewer collection, wastewater and fleet maintenance. Building development, 914 S. Main St., Suite G., is headed by Mike Morton, chief building official. Operations allow for businesses and residents to receive permits and regulate development and various other activities such as garage sales. The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau promotes the area’s business community and organizes and conducts numerous tourist and city-wide events throughout the year. The Economic Development Corporation has an appointed council board of directors. The entity’s goal is to attract businesses to locate and stay in Copperas Cove. It has played significant roles in securing the Five Hills shopping center and is currently developing The Narrows, a business and technology park.
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Copperas Cove hosts bicycling races several times a year.
First St. The Public Works main offices are at the same location. The Public Works Department, run by Daryl Upt-
The history of Copperas Cove dates back to when the developing cattle industry cut through the region with the Chisholm Trail in the 1870s. A resident petition for a post office named the settlement “Cove” but added “Copperas” to reflect the mineral taste of the spring water. Marsden Ogletree became the first postmaster in 1879 and lends his name to Ogletree Gap Park.
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Members of the Copperas Cove City Council go over notes before voting on agenda items during a meeting at the Economic Development Corporation.
Mayor, seven-member council help govern Copperas Cove Copperas Cove is governed as a homerule city that looks to the Texas constitution and its city charter to determine how it operates and functions. Making the financial and governing decisions of the city is its at-large elected council consisting of seven council members and a mayor. Residents elect this governing body in November with only some seats up for election each year. The members can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. The mayor is John Hull, a lifelong resident. He began his current term in June 2009 and is serving in his second term, which will end in November.
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Place 1 on the council is held by Cheryl Meredith. She was first elected to a partial term in November 2008. Her second term will end in November. Place 2 was filled by Mark Peterson during the November 2012 election. He is currently running for re-election in November. Place 3 is currently vacant and has a one-year unexpired term that is open for a special election in November. Marty Smith was elected to Place 4 in November 2013. Her term will expire in November 2016. Kirby Lack won a special election Sept. 2, 2014, to complete the unexpired term in Place 5 after Councilman Kenn
Smith resigned. The term will end in November 2016. Councilman George Duncan was elected to Place 6 in November 2014. His term will end November 2017. Matthew Russell was elected to Place 7 in November 2014 and his term will also expire November 2017. The governing body meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation office at 210 S. First St. It also has 5 p.m. workshops on those days to discuss city issues. Learn more about the city at www.ci.copperas-cove. tx.us.
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Copperas Cove ordinances aim to keep city beautiful
In an effort to keep Copperas Cove residents healthy and safe, the City Council passes laws and restrictions, otherwise known as city ordinances. Although these rules can be amended, ordinances outline policies and punishments for lawn clippings in the street, failure to maintain property, right of way parking and other actions. The entire list of ordinances can be found on the city’s website at www.ci.copperascove.tx.us. Ordinances most often responded to by city officials include property maintenance, animal control and obstructing city property.
Blowing grass, leaves into street
With the exception of containers and items placed for pickup, the disposing of garbage, trash, rubbish, brush or any other refuse in any street, alley, right-ofway, drainage ditch, utility easement or other public places is prohibited.
High grass/weeds/trash
The city regulates high weeds, grass, rubbish, obstruction by tree limbs, junk or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in private yards, to include branches overhanging the street or sidewalk. A person or owner responsible for or claiming or having supervision or control of any real property commits an offense by permitting or allowing weeds, grass, brush or vegetation not regularly cultivated to grow to a height greater than 12 inches. Residents are also responsible for keeping the sidewalk or street clear of obstructions caused by intruding and overhanging brush and/or tree limbs, requiring a clearance of at least 8 feet above a sidewalk and 14 feet above a street. They are also responsible for stagnant or unwholesome water, filth, carrion, weeds, rubbish, rubble, junk or garbage, or impure or unwholesome matter of any kind, including, but not limited to, all vegetation that by size or material usually not suitable for timber or livestock and easily subject to becoming a fire hazard or harborage for rodents, dead grass, tree limbs or tree stumps.
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Copperas Cove residents attend a council meeting to listen to officials talk about new ordinances.
Basketball goals
Residents are not allowed to construct, erect or place any obstruction or encumbrance, permanent or temporary, on any street, alley, parkway, sidewalk, right-of-way or other public place in the city. Obstructions or encumbrances include but are not limited to permanent or portable basketball goals, posts and fences, all trees, shrubs or bushes over 2 feet in height above the pavement and other landscaping structures or ornaments to include signs.
Right of way
Any person constructing, erecting or placing any obstruction or encumbrance on any street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way or other public place in the city will be declared as creating a nuisance. Any such person notified by a city official to remove such obstruction or encumbrance, and all persons failing or refusing to remove such obstruction or encumbrance on any street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way or other public place, or any part thereof, will be guilty of committing or creating a nuisance.
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Victor Williams starts his days on the back of a recycling truck in Copperas Cove.
Cove offers water, trash, recycling to residents The city government in Copperas Cove provides multiple services to its residents, including solid waste collection, water and sewer. Residents can pay or sign up for these services by visiting the utility billing offices at 305 S. Main St. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for payments, transfers, disconnects and new activations. The drive-thru window is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for payments only. Go to www.copperascovetx. gov or call 254-547-8718.
a one-time deposit of $40 per residence and a monthly fee of $16.75. The city provides residents with a 96-gallon container; however, a resident can opt for a smaller, 64-gallon bin. Residents can receive additional containers for an additional charge. The solid waste department is located at 2605 S. Farm-toMarket 116 and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the scale closes daily at 4:30 p.m. Go to www.copperascovetx.gov or call 254-547-4242.
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Recyclable items are collected twice per month during residents’ regularly scheduled garbage collection days. Residents who participate receive either two 22-gallon containers or a 96-gallon container if their residence is located within a single-stream district. The city
The solid waste division collects residential trash, brush, bulky items and recyclables. Residential trash collection occurs once a week Monday through Thursday through an automated trash collection system. The service requires
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is continuing to transition entirely to the single-stream recycling program. Go to www.copperascovetx.gov or call 254-547-4242. The solid waste department is at 2605 S. FM 116.
WATER AND SEWER
Copperas Cove residents are provided with safe, uninterrupted water through the water distribution department. Deposits for water services start at $50. The city’s sewer deposit also starts at $50. The rate for water in the city is $4.05 for residents and $4.96 for commercial businesses for 1,000 gallons with a minimum rate of $11 per month, depending on a building’s water meter size. Sewer rates are $5.67 per 1,000 gallons used with a minimum rate of $11 per month. The water department is at 914 Tank St. Go to www.copperascovetx.gov or call 254-547-2416. KDHNEWS.COM
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Kirra Collins, 5, left, and her brother Kolby, 5, get stickers from Copperas Cove LEAP member Andrew Sowder while on the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport vehicle during the Copperas Cove Library Rally Day in April.
Cove library offers entertainment for all ages
From e-reader downloads to children’s story times, the Copperas Cove Public Library is available to residents for their information and entertainment needs. The library offers more than 68,000 items, including books, audiotapes, ereaders and movies. It also offers access to e-book collections, 20 public access computers, a 3-D printer and a variety of programs for readers of all ages. The library is part of the Central Texas Library System and the interlibrary loan program, to share books from across the state. It also is part of the Tex-Share Card program, which lets people use their library cards at various libraries statewide. Children’s story times start at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Book clubs meet routinely and the library also offers classes on medieval technology and a monthly game day for Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer 40k and more.
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“Lord Wolf Derganger” (John Engelke) presses his shield toward his opponent “Angus Macgregor” (Bryan Rodriguez) during a heavy armor tournament at a Society for Creative Anachronism newcomers festival at the Copperas Cove Public Library.
Services are free to Copperas Cove residents, but there is $10 per year cost for a family account for nonresidents. The library is located at 501 S. Main St.
and is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Go to www. copperascovetx.gov or call 254-547-3826.
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Police, fire departments serve and protect Cove residents
The Copperas Cove Police Department is headed by Chief Tim Molnes. The department is organized into two major divisions led by the chief, as well as two deputy chiefs of police. The two divisions within the department are the Uniform Services Division and the Support Services Division. Uniform services consists of the uniform patrol, special operations, motorcycle traffic, school enforcement, police reserve and training and personnel sections. The support services division manages an number or areas including criminal investigation, community relations and administrative sections. The department also has an organized crime unit and an internal affairs sections. The department currently operates out its headquarters at 302 E. Avenue E. In January 2014, Copperas Cove officials broke ground on what will become a new police and fire substation. The 4-acre lot is off of Old Copperas Cove Road between Constitution Avenue and Robert Griffin III Boulevard. It will become a fire station and police substation sometime after 2015, when the city plans to issue a $6 million bond for its construction.
Copperas Cove firefighters meet with children to talk about fire safety.
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The Copperas Cove Fire Department was originally founded in 1947
Sgt. Martin Ruiz, Copperas Cove Police Department community relations officer, explains what jobs the volunteers will do for the Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Texas Special Olympics at Applebee’s.
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as a volunteer organization. Today, the department provides professional fire and EMS services to Copperas Cove residents over 90 square miles of southern Coryell County. According to the department, Cove FD averages about 350 emergency responses each month. The department is led by Chief Michael Neujahr. Neujahr worked for the Killeen Fire Department’s fire prevention division prior to being hired in Cove. He has more than 14 years of fire service experience and is a licensed Texas Department of State Health Services paramedic, a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians paramedic, and also is certified with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a peace officer. The Copperas Cove Fire Department’s Central Fire Station is located at 415 S. Main St. The department also plans to have a location in the planned substation on Old Copperas Cove Road between Constitution Avenue and Robert Griffin III Boulevard. Learn more at www.copperascovetx.gov.
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Members of the Republican Party of Coryell County get ready for fried catfish, barbecue and a chance to listen to candidates at a fish fry in Gatesville.
Lots of farming, ranching in Coryell County’s jurisdiction Coryell County, a Central Texas farming and ranching area on the Edwards Plateau, was created by the Texas Legislature in 1854. The county seat is Gatesville at the junction of U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 36. The county’s largest city, Copperas Cove, is in the southern tip of the county on U.S. Highway 190. Habitation of the county dates back as far as 4500 B.C., with Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, Kiowa and Comanche migrating through at various times. Today, an estimated 76,000 people occupy the county’s 1,057 square miles. A branch of the Chisholm Trail passed through the county, and the area around Copperas Cove served as a camp ground for drovers of northbound herds of longhorn cattle. During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps established two camps in the county, one at Mother Neff State Park and one at Gatesville. The establishment of Camp Hood (now Fort Hood) in the early 1940s took approximately 225 square miles of land in southern Coryell County, eliminating two dozen communities and nearly 1,200 farms, displacing 470 families.
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COUNTY JUDGE: John Firth, 254-865-5911, ext 2222, county_judge@coryellcounty.org COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1: Jack Wall, 254-248-2005, jw@coryellcounty.org COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2: Daren Moore, 254-223-1001, dmcoryellcounty@ gmail.com COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3: Don Jones, 254-223-1210 COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4: Wyllis Ament, (254) 290-4726, wyllis.ament@ coryellcounty.org COUNTY CLERK: Barbara Simpson, 254-865-5911, ext 2235, county_clerk@ coryellcounty.org COUNTY ATTORNEY: Brandon Belt, 254-248-3180, county_attorney@coryellcounty.org COUNTY SHERIFF: Johnny Burks, 254-865-7201, sheriffburks@sheriff. co.coryell.tx.us COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR: Justin Carothers, 254-865-5911, ext 2263, tax_collector@coryellcounty.org COUNTY TREASURER: Donna Medford, 254-865-5911 ext 2225, county_treasurer@coryellcounty.org WEBSITE: www.coryellcounty.org
Coryell County is run by a five-member Commissioners’ Court made up of a county judge elected at-large and four commissioners elected from singlemember precincts. Other officials elected at-large include the county clerk, county sheriff, county
tax assessor/collector, county treasurer, county attorney and county court at law judge. In addition, the 52nd Judicial District Court judge, district clerk and district attorney. Constables and Justices of the Peace are elected from individual precincts.
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Gatesville home to 16,000 in the Spur Capital of Texas Gatesville is home to about 16,000 people and is known as the Spur Capital of Texas. Gatesville is the county seat of Coryell County with a population of approximately 76,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Founded in 1854, it is the home of the Mitchell collection, which is said to be the state’s largest spur collection, giving the city its nickname. It also features one of the last remaining operational drive-in theaters in the state and several old buildings and structures are used today. The Coryell County Courthouse, built in 1898 from native limestone and Pecos sandstone, is still utilized by many offices, including the 52nd Judicial District Court. The Cotton Belt Depot, built in 1910, began to house the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce after railroad service ceased in the 1970s. Another historic structure on East Main Street, the First Baptist Church building, has been a part of the community since 1936 and in Gatesville for more than 150 years. The Old Leon River Bridge, also known as the 1904 Bridge, was a major route east to west in Central Texas. In 1917, the roadway became a part of State Highway 7 and was renamed U.S. Highway 84 in the 1930s. In 1994, the bridge was restored and rededicated. The Coryell Museum and Historical Center on East Main Street collects, documents, exhibits and interprets cultural materials related to the county. Gatesville also houses six state prisons operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The prisoners account for about 8,510 of the city’s population, according to the TDCJ.
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The city government is run by a mayor, six council members, City Manager Bill Parry and Assistant Manager Luis Lobo. The mayor is Gary Chumley and council members are Barbara Burrow, Ollie Inmon, Timothy Woodlock, Jack Doyle, Ronnie Viss and Sandra Shepherd-Cain. For more information, go to www. ci.gatesville.tx.us.
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Carolyn Crane became the first female mayor of Kempner when voters elected her in May.
Kempner nestled between Copperas Cove, Lampasas City Secretary Trudy Davis employed an old adage when speaking of life in Kempner: “The living is easy.” “There’s not a lot of stress going on,” said Davis, who has been with the city for seven years. “The people are nice, and it’s fairly convenient. If you want to go to the big city, there’s Austin an hour away, and Georgetown is 45 minutes away, and of course Temple is only an hour away.” Incorporated in 1997 and touted as the Gateway to Lampasas County, Kempner is located just 12 miles from Lampasas and five miles from Copperas Cove.
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The city of 1,089 was founded in 1882 and named after Harris Kempner, a Texas philanthropist, banker and railroad magnate. The owner of Alfredo’s Mexican Restaurant, which currently has locations in Lampasas and Kingsland, is planning to open a to-go restaurant in Kempner this fall, Davis said. The U.S. Census Bureau lists Kempner as spanning a total of 2.2 square miles, and families are served by the Lampasas Independent School District. The city operates under a mayorcouncil form of government led by
Mayor Carolyn Crane. Council members include Bob Crane, Robert McKinnon, Clifton Morse, Robert Stafford and Melba Vandeveer. City Hall is at 12288 U.S. Highway 190 and is open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The building contains all the city offices, municipal court, council chambers and the police department. The city provides emergency services through the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department and police chief David Sheedy leads the Kempner Police Department supported by two full-time officers.
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Dianna Hodges, left, and Libby Bluntzer stand in front of a mural on South Key Avenue on the side of the Miller’s A/C building in Lampasas.
About 20,000 people living in Lampasas County Lampasas County was formed in 1856 and named after the Lampasas River. The county has a total area of 714 square miles, of which 712 square miles are land and 2 square miles are covered by water. As of 2012, the county’s population was 20,107 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The county seat is Lampasas and the governing body for the county is the commissioners’ court. The court, led by County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse and four commissioners, meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of every month in the
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Lampasas County Courthouse courtroom, 501 E. Fourth St., Lampasas. Commissioner Robert Vincent from the Kempner area serves Precinct 1; Commissioner Jim Lindeman of Lampasas represents Precinct 2; Commissioner Lowell Ivey from Lometa represents Precinct 3 and Commissioner Mark Rainwater from the Adamsville area represents Precinct 4. In addition to the court’s responsibilities required by the state, other responsibilities include setting the county’s annual tax rate, monitoring the expenditure of county funds, handling budget responsibilities for all county offices
and issuing bonds for building purchases and repairs to county buildings. County Attorney John Greenwood is the chief prosecuting attorney for the county court. The county attorney prosecutes misdemeanor cases, and motions to revoke cases and bond forfeitures. Some of County Sheriff David Whitis’ duties include criminal investigations, traffic enforcement and jail operations. County residents can register to vote with Lampasas County Elections Administrator Randall McGuire. For more information, go to www.co.lampasas.tx.us.
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Lampasas blends small-town charm with convenience Historians can’t agree on the origin of the name “Lampasas,” but current officials seem to concur that the city of 6,854 has struck the perfect balance between small-town charm and convenience. The city was founded in 1883, and today it is run by a council-manager style of government led by Mayor Christian Toups, Mayor Pro Tem Misti Talbert, and council members TJ Monroe, Chuck Williamson, Chris Harrison, Robert McCauley and Mike White, and City Manager Finley deGraffenried. Council members and the mayor are elected at-large for two-year terms. The council, which meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month at City Hall, 312 E. Third St., is responsible for adopting budgets, determining policies, appointing the city manager and approving legislation. A major attraction is the city’s annual Spring Ho Festival, held the second weekend in July. Founded in 1972 by residents Gary Martin and Milton Boone, the festival commemorates the rejuvenating powers of Sulphur Springs. The city recently hired Kathi Masonheimer as the full-time executive director of the Economic Development Corporation and developments have continued to spring up around Lampasas. A new Schlotzsky’s and AT&T store have appeared in the city, and the EDC recently approved a $1.7 million loan to finance utilities to one of the city’s business parks on U.S. Highway 183. Plans are still brewing for a new civic center, and the Sports Complex on Farm-to-Market 580 has been chosen as the tentative site. The city has begun dirt work on its newest hotel and officials are preparing to begin the bidding process for a new city hall. The new facility will be located on the same property as the current city hall and will house both the council chambers and the city court. Learn more about the city at www. lampasas.org.
Miss Spring Ho Haley Williams, left, and Little Miss Khali Castaneda share a moment together after winning their pageants in Lampasas. KDHNEWS.COM
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Traffic passes through the new Rosewood Drive intersection near U.S. Highway 190 in Killeen. The roadway opened in early October.
Road projects aim to improve area’s traffic flow
Investments continue to be made in Killeen-Fort Hood area road projects. Construction remains a common sight, but some projects have been completed, while others are still ongoing and nearing completion.
U.S. HIGHWAY 190 WIDENING
From Copperas Cove to Nolanville, the area’s main east-west thoroughfare is undergoing several projects aimed at increasing the flow of traffic. From the west end of Killeen to Nolanville, the highway will be widened from four to six lanes from FM 2410 in Harker Heights to the Fort Hood main gate. Extensive construction is underway, with traffic already being diverted to new traffic patterns as the Texas Department of Transportation continues construction. The project is expected to be completed by December.
ROSEWOOD DRIVE OVERPASS
The city of Killeen completed an overpass on U.S. Highway 190 at Rosewood Drive in October. TxDOT will begin reimbursing the city this year for the
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construction costs. The overpass creates a major crossing point that officials believe will turn into another north-south route through the city.
INTERSTATE 35
The widening of Texas’ primary north-south interstate continues in Bell County. The multiyear project, with a price tag of $1.5 billion, will widen the highway to three lanes on both sides from San Antonio to Hillsboro. The widening affects Interstate 35 from southern Salado past Troy. It is funded through federal stimulus money along with a voter-approved road construction initiative. TxDOT officials expect the project to be completed in 2015 or early 2016.. It also includes building an interchange flyover that will connect U.S. 190 with Interstate 35 without motorists ever having to get off the highway. Construction began in fall 2010, but part of it was stalled in 2013 because of issues with right-of-way purchases in other areas of the I-35 widening project. Construction has restarted.
STATE HIGHWAY 195
Construction on State Highway 195 continues near the Bell/Williamson County line north of Florence. The large project will turn one of the main routes from the Killeen area to Austin into a four-lane divided highway that will include a bypass of Florence. Construction began in 2011. TxDOT expects to complete the project in spring 2016.
STAGECOACH ROAD WIDENING
Construction on Stagecoach Road continues to progress as crews work to widen the Killeen road. The $17 million project is expected to reach completion by fall 2016. Right-ofway acquisitions, relocation of utilities and heavy rain earlier this year caused delays. The work will widen Stagecoach Road from a two-lane road into a five-lane with a center-turn lane with an 8-foot sidewalk. The project also includes construction of a 12-inch waterline, a 16inch force main and an 18-inch gravity sewer main. Five new traffic signals also will be installed.
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Airport offers convenience, connections for travelers
Killeen-area residents can cut some time off their trip by using the KilleenFort Hood Regional Airport instead of fighting traffic in Austin or Dallas. Daily flights to three airline hubs connect travelers to destinations throughout the world. American Airlines offers eight daily departures to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; United offers three daily departures to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport; and Delta provides two departures daily to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Opened in 2004 and expanded in 2011, the airport is located in southwestern Killeen at 8101 S. Clear Creek Road. Major improvements to both U.S. Highway 190 and State Highway 201 make it easy to access from anywhere in Central Texas. The Ted C. Connell Terminal Building was named for the man who originally brought air service to Killeen in 1966. It spans 87,000 square feet and houses the three airlines, a gift shop, Subway and Green Beans Coffee. Seven rental car companies as well as taxis and shuttles provide ground transportation. Paid short- and long-term parking is adjacent to the terminal, and the first 30 minutes of parking is free. The airport also offers exemptions to certain veterans and military award recipients displaying exempt license plates. The total number of enplanements for 2014 was 163,162. 2015 enplanements to date show an 11 percent decrease. Find information about the airport, flight schedules, services and fees at www.flykilleen.net.
SKYLARK FIELD
Skylark Field, the city’s general aviation airport, is located on the east side of Killeen. It services private aircraft, charter jets and aviation businesses including flight instruction. The airfield, which served as the city’s commercial airport for decades prior to the opening of Killeen-Fort Hood Regional, is located at 1523 Stonetree Drive adjacent to Stonetree Golf Course.
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Commercial flights take off and land at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport.
Skylark Field has a 5,500-foot runway with precision instrument approach making it a popular choice for private aircraft. Aviation fuel sales, T-hangar and tie-down space rentals and tenant services meet the needs of those who stay or are just passing through. The airfield is also home to Central Texas College’s aviation program providing flight instruction and aviation
degrees and Genesis Flight Academy offering instruction, rentals and maintenance. The General Aviation Terminal building and full service jet fueling are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday except on major holidays. Jet fuel and 100LL Avgas are also available at self-service pumps 24 hours a day. Contact Skylark Field at 254-501-8728.
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The Hill Country Transit District operates The HOP, Central Texas’ regional public transit system.
HOP on region’s public transit system Hill Country Transit District operates The HOP, Central Texas’ regional public transit system. Although The HOP strives to provide “seamless” public transportation, The HOP service is actually provided for “rural” service areas and for “urban” service areas. Urban service is provided in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights, Belton and Temple, with a direct connector route providing stops in Harker Heights, Nolanville, Belton and Temple. Each month, more than 50,000 riders use the fixed-route bus service, and more than 10,000 riders each month use the Special Transit Service, a door-todoor service provided by The HOP in these urban areas. The HOP operates 14 fixed routes — one each in Copperas Cove, Harker Heights and Belton; three in Temple; six in Killeen; and two that serve primarily
as connector routes between major cities in the service area. Urban services operate from approximately 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. weekdays, and limited service (approximately 9 to 5) is provided on Saturdays. The base bus fare for fixed route is $1. A reduced fare of 50 cents is available for seniors 60 years or older, children 12 or younger, Medicare recipients, students and those with disabilities provided they have a discount card issued by The HOP. Monthly passes with unlimited rides are $25. Rural fares may vary, and rural passengers should call The HOP for specific information. Riders must have the correct fare because drivers cannot make change. Bus routes are indicated by numbered signs along area streets, and each bus stop has map and schedule information.
Multiride tickets and monthly passes can be purchased at the United Way office at 208 W. Avenue A in Killeen, or they may be purchased in person or by mail through the Belton office. Bus passes also can be purchased at the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, at Harker Heights City Hall, at Temple City Hall, and at the Belton Utility Billing Department. To assist local agencies that wish to provide transit access for their clients, The HOP offers “tokens” for sale at The HOP office in Belton. The HOP office accepts cash, cashier checks, or money orders only. Bus route maps also are available at these offices, as well as inside The HOP buses. Route and schedule information is also available at www.takethehop.com or call 254-933-3700 and select option 3 for customer service. KDHNEWS.COM
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Killeen ISD educates nearly 43,000 students
The Killeen Independent School District began as a one-room schoolhouse in a small, rural community in 1902. Today, the district has become the 27th largest school district in Texas. For the current school year, the district’s September’s enrollment was 43,358 students, topping the previous year’s peak enrollment of 42,929 students. The district employs over 6,500 staff. It serves students at 32 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, four high schools, two alternative schools, one career and technology center and several specialized campuses to include a newly launched Early College High School. Killeen ISD serves an area that stretches across 400 square miles and includes Killeen, Fort Hood, Harker Heights and Nolanville. Almost half of all students come from military-connected families. Because of this, and the district’s proximity to Fort Hood, Killeen ISD has cultivated a strong relationship with the military and includes nine campuses on post. The district’s current Strategic Facility Plan includes opening the next elementary and middle schools to begin the 2017-2018 school year. It is anticipated the continued population growth will dictate the need for additional elementary and middle schools and potentially another high school in the southwest area of the district through 2020. In its fourth year of operation, KISD’s Career Center allows high school students to take courses that lead to industry-level certifications for jobs through nine different career clusters. While classes are primarily offered to juniors and seniors, the graduation plan provides the necessary flexibility for students to capitalize on the unique course offerings. The Early College High School opened its doors to the inaugural class of ninthgrade students this year and provides the opportunity for students to begin working towards earning their high school diploma as well as an Associate’s Degree concurrently. Through an innovative dual credit program designed in partnership with Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas, this program will offer many stu-
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Students walk to their classes Aug. 24 during Shoemaker High School’s first day of the fall semester.
dents the pathway to advanced academics and higher education opportunities while in high school. In its third year of the new academic accountability rating system, the district has again earned a “met standard” rating. Ratings are based on indicators such as student achievement, student progress, closing student performance gaps and postsecondary readiness. Superintendent John Craft stated, “The Killeen ISD remains proud of the accomplishments and hard work on the part of many dedicated employees to ensure our students are attaining academic skill sets necessary to be successful young adults. Our vision remains ‘Through the implementation of a full, innovative, rigorous, comprehensive education program, KISD will provide superior learning opportunities so that
upon graduation, students are prepared for success in the workforce and/or in higher education.’ This vision is reflected in the wide range of academic opportunities and numerous extracurricular programs offered at both the secondary and elementary levels. Through our positive daily interactions and by fostering meaningful relationships with our students, the KISD Team remains committed to our daily mission: ‘To Teach So That Students Learn to Their Maximum Potential.’” Current members of the board of trustees are Terry Delano, president, Corbett Lawler, vice president, Minerva Trujillo, secretary, Shelley Wells, Susan Jones, JoAnn Purser and Marvin Rainwater. For more information, call 254-336-0000 or go to www.killeenisd.org.
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Killeen students must follow district’s dress code
Students shall be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat and that will not present a health or safety hazard to themselves or others. Clothing will be worn as it is designed to be worn. All dress code issues will be subject to the campus administrator’s judgment. Students who are considered to be in violation of the dress code shall be advised by the campus administrator and shall be given an opportunity to comply. The opportunity to comply may take a variety of forms. In most cases the student will be allowed to call parents for a change of clothes. While awaiting the change of clothes, the student may be required to (a) wait in the office; (b) attend ISS; (c) go to class (if not a severe violation); or (d) any other option deemed necessary or appropriate by the administrator. Those who then fail to comply or who repeatedly violate the code shall be subject to disciplinary action. Exceptions to the dress code include students who wear principal approved uniforms on designated dates and who participate as members of official school groups or organizations. Certain elective courses or extra-curricular activities may require more stringent dress or appearance standards than for the general student body. The district prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing that: • Are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene. • Advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverage, drugs, or any other prohibited substance. • Contain derogatory remarks concerning any identifiable race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, or disability. The following standards of dress and grooming apply except as noted: 1. Pants, slacks, and jeans are acceptable attire. Spandex pants or shorts, boxer shorts, “cut-offs”, and shorts or pants with holes any higher than 4” above the knee are not permitted. Pants or shorts shall not be more than one size too large, and must be worn at the waist, with no “sagging.” Shirts and blouses shall be appropri-
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How to enroll in Killeen ISD
Parents may register children new to the Killeen Independent School District year-round at the campus they’re zoned to attend. Students must be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian with an ID. Additional documentation is required for other custodial arrangements. Required documents for registration are: Proof of residency within Killeen ISD, such as a current utility bill or lease contract • Official birth certificate • Immunization records • Student’s Social Security card • Report card from previous schools • Military ID and DEERS form or other reliable documentation to show student is a dependent of a current/prior military member (only required if qualifying for pre-kindergarten under the military option). Also required is proof of income (from prior month) for pre-K enrollment based on income. For information, go to www. killeenisd.org.
ately sized and may not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation or may conceal contraband. Shirts may not extend beyond the student’s fingertips when worn outside the pants or a skirt. 2. “Sagging” (wearing pants below the waistline or showing underwear) is not permitted. 3. As a general guideline, dress/skirt length and shorts should be no shorter than 4 inches above the top of the knee, and must allow students to walk, stoop, kneel, and sit with modesty. 4. Apparel designed for recreation, such as tank tops, fishnet (mesh) shirts, etc., is unacceptable. ELEMENTARY ONLY: Tank tops and similar apparel may be worn by students in grades Pre K-2, especially in hot weather. 5. Apparel designed as underwear or night wear may not be visible or worn
as outer garments. 6. Tight and/or revealing clothing or accessories that may draw undue attention to the student is prohibited. Clothing which is of transparent and/or seethrough material should not be worn. Students must wear tops that cover the upper body (ex. no halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, etc.) and shoulders, and extend beyond the midriff leaving no skin exposed in the normal activities associated with school. 7. Head coverings, bandanas (in any manner), hoods, and sweatbands may not be worn inside the building. The campus administrator must approve any exceptions to this policy for religious or medical reasons. 8. Students must wear footwear which is appropriate for school. Examples of inappropriate footwear, although not inclusive, are the following: house slippers, shoe skates, water shoes, sock shoes, and shoes with metal spikes. 9. Hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Facial hair, if worn, must be neat and well trimmed. 10. Types of apparel, including jewelry, trench coats, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, or other items or manner of grooming which, by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, symbol, or any other attribute indicates or implies gang membership or affiliation, or would substantially disrupt, distract, or materially interfere with the school environment, activity, and/or educational objectives, are prohibited on school grounds, or at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location. 11. Photo ID cards will be issued to all secondary (grades 6-12) students, except those assigned to the Gateway MS or HS. They will be required to be worn at all times, visible from the front (at the waist or above) while at school or at school functions, and while riding to and from school on district transportation. Students who attend schools where a standard dress policy has been approved may have additional dress code provisions. The additional dress code requirements will be disseminated to students by the campus personnel.
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Members of the Pride of Cove band perform in Lea Ledger Auditorium at Copperas Cove High School.
Record-breaking enrollment at Copperas Cove ISD Copperas Cove Independent School District serves about 8,000 students from Copperas Cove and portions of Coryell and Bell counties including parts of Fort Hood. The district surpassed its projected peak enrollment for this year and peak enrollment is projected to reach more than 8,200 students this year. The district operates one premier pre-kindergarten facility, six elementary schools, two junior high schools and two high schools, one being an alternative school of choice. To man those campuses, there are more than 1,300 teachers, administrators and support personnel. The district graduated 498 students in 2015. Due to the district’s close proximity to Fort Hood, many Covites are affiliated with the federal government, and military students make up nearly 40 percent of the student population. The district is led by Superintendent
Joseph Burns, who is a former Texas Superintendent of the Year. Burns came to the district at the end of the 2011-2012 school year after serving as a superintendent in both the Hubbard and Kirbyville school districts. Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Support Richard Kirkpatrick manages facilities and student services. He is a former Copperas Cove High School principal. Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction is Dr. Katie Ryan, who is a former superintendent in both Fairfield and Rogers ISDs. Cove ISD’s 11 campuses met the state standard for the 2014-2015 school year with more than 20 designation distinctions. Of the 11 campuses, seven received distinctions in science, math reading, closing performance gaps, student progress and post-secondary readiness. Recognized not only for academics and excellent test scores, Copperas Cove
ISD is known for its highly successful fine arts programs in band, choir and theater arts as well as its athletics producing several players in the NFL and WNBA as well as a national champion dance line. It is also respected for its career readiness programs in 32 areas of certification. The Cove ISD board of trustees approved a $78.2 million budget for the 2015 fiscal year that kept residents’ property tax rate the same. The budget is about a $100,000 increase over the previous fiscal year. The district is served by a seven-member publicly elected board which is a former Texas School Board of the Year. It is led by President Joan Manning with members Mike Wilburn, Harry Byrd, Inez Faison, Jim Copeland, Karen Harrison and Doug Cook. Call 254-547-227 or go to www.ccisd. com. You can also follow the district on Twitter and Facebook using the district’s mobile app. KDHNEWS.COM
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Copperas Cove students encourage shoppers to fill the bus with school supplies for those in need.
Enroll students in person at campuses All new students in the Copperas Cove Independent School District must register in person before attending school. Returning students may register online. The district holds new student registration times with each elementary, middle and high school campuses in August and in both May and August for the premier pre-K center. Parents of pre-kindergarten to eighth-graders are required to fill out a student registration form, which lists the student’s address and legal guardian, as well as other pertinent information. Other required forms include student health information sheet, student profile form, ethnicity and race reporting guidance form, home language survey, student
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residency form, records request form and military/foster form. Additional required documents include a student’s Social Security card, current immunization records, proof of residence within Copperas Cove ISD, such as a current utility bill or lease contract, an emergency contact and their information, a copy of student’s records from school most recently attended, if applicable, guardianship papers, if applicable, an official birth certificate and proof of eligibility for pre-kindergarten, if applicable. Tuition is waived for military dependents living outside of CCISD. For information, call the Student Services Office at 254-547-1227 or go to www. ccisd.com.
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Cove students must follow dress code The district’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevents disruption, and minimizes safety hazards. Campus administrators and faculty are charged with enforcing the dress code. Administrators will use their professional judgment in determining whether attire is distracting or causes a disturbance. Students are expected to be dressed and groomed in a manner appropriate for a public school educational environment. The provisions for the dress and grooming code are enforced at school and at schoolsponsored activities, unless otherwise noted. The district encourages students, with the supervision of their parents, to maintain high standards of dress, grooming, and personal appearance as would be appropriate in a public school educational environment. District policy FNCA(LOCAL) also prohibits any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or other attribute, denotes membership in a group or gang that advocates drug use or exhibits behaviors that interfere with the normal and orderly operation of a school. District policy also prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing (including bags/backpacks) that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene. Clothing that advertises or depicts tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other inappropriate items are also prohibited. Certain elective courses or extracurricular activities may require more stringent dress or appearance standards than for the general student body. The district leaves the choice of hair length with the students and their parents and whether or not beards and mustaches are to be worn. They must accept the accompanying responsibility of keeping all hair properly groomed. If the campus administration determines that a student’s grooming or clothing violates the dress code, the student shall be given an opportunity to correct the problem at school, as well as given an appropriate disciplinary consequence. If the violation is not corrected, the student will be assigned to in-school
Students at Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary School in Copperas Cove arrive for the first day of school wearing clothing that follow’s the district’s dress code.
suspension for the remainder of the day or until which time the violation is corrected. Repeated dress code offenses may result in more serious disciplinary consequences and repeated dress code violations of the same nature will be considered a defiance issue. No aspect of a student’s dress or grooming should create a health hazard or a safety risk to the student or others. If it is necessary for a student to miss class or leave campus in order to comply with policy, any period(s) missed will be considered unexcused. The final decision on questionable clothing and grooming not covered in this policy will be determined at the discretion of the campus administration. View the entire dress code in the student code of conduct handbook at http://www.ccisd.com. KDHNEWS.COM
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The girls of Gatesville’s 4x400 meter relay team Jordan Brock, Alli Richardson, Katelyn Brown, Sarah Hogan with alternate Robin Galiano competed for a state title last spring in Austin.
Nearly 3,000 students in Gatesville
Gatesville Independent School District operates five campuses for nearly 3,000 students. The district strives to ensure all its children receive a quality education in a positive, successful environment with an emphasis on the latest technology. The district recently built a new elementary school after voters overwhelmingly approved a $17.9 million bond issue in 2013. The measure to raise the tax rate by 5.9 cents to about $1.19 per $100 assessed property valuation passed with 77 percent of the vote. Gatesville teams are playing in an improved McKamie Stadium thanks to $1.5 million in renovations to the 48-year-old stadium. The Gatesville Independent School District uses technology to serve parents, students and teachers at its schools, and to focus on achieving academic excellence for the upcoming year. Programs include a parent portal, which is an online database that allows
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parents to access their students’ grades, giving them a way to be more involved in their children’s academics. At the time of enrollment, parents can request access to the parent portal system. The district’s campuses include a primary school, which houses early childhood development, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The district’s elementary school educates first, second and third grades, while the intermediate school serves fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The junior high school includes grades seven and eight, and the high school has ninth- through 12th-grade students. Serving as the school district board of trustees are Stephen A. Norris, board president; Amy E. Hays, board vice president; Lisbeth G. Appelman, board secretary; and Deborah C. Ford, Mary Anne Leib and Gerald R. Poe. The district superintendent is Eric Penrod. Go to www.gatesvilleisd.org.
Lampasas ISD covers parts of 3 counties The Lampasas Independent School District spans three counties and provides instruction to about 3,390 students. The district consists of five campuses, including Taylor Creek Elementary, Kline Whitis Elementary, Hanna Springs Elementary, Lampasas Middle School and Lampasas High School. Now in his seventh year, Superintendent Randall J. Hoyer leads the district along with seven school board trustees — Ryan Shahan, Kirk Whitehead, Dan Claussen, Randy Morris, Bill Brister, David Millican and Sam Walker. Hoyer said he believes Lampasas ISD is one of the premier school districts in the area because it can offer a smalltown atmosphere with big-city opportunities. “Because of our size, we’re big enough to offer pretty much and everything that a student/family may want,” he said. “And yet, with all of that, we’re still small enough that (teachers and administrators) can put a name with a face and they know the kids. You’re not just a number.” Hoyer added that the district continues to make strides in its technology department. “We try to continually expand, ensuring that our students, when they leave Lampasas, are college and/or career ready regarding technology,” he said. Lampasas ISD’s Transportation Department provides service for about 1,500 students, covering more than 600 square miles in areas of Bend, Copperas Cove, Izoro, Kempner, Killeen, Lampa-
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Brandi Straley, 12, participates in passing drills during a basketball camp in June at Lampasas High School.
sas and Lometa and other parts of Bell, Burnet and Coryell counties. Buses travel more than 500,000 miles each year. Learn more about the district at www. lampasas.k12.tx.us.
Florence educates nearly 1,000 students The Florence Independent School District serves about 980 students and their parents in three schools in Florence, south of Killeen on State Highway 195. Florence High School — home of the Buffaloes — competes in the UIL District 13-2A. Florence Elementary School and Florence Middle School round out the district’s schools. Paul Michalewicz is in his first year as superintendent of Florence ISD. The school board meets regularly on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Florence High School library, 401 Farm-to- Market 970. Agendas can be viewed at www.florenceisd.net. The district headquarters is at 306 College Ave. Call 254-793-2850. KDHNEWS.COM
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Belton’s Chris Jones causes a Killeen High fumble as he grabs the ankle of the Roos’ Jii Webb (9).
Belton ISD one of state’s fastest-growing districts
The Belton Independent School District added about 3,500 students over the past decade, and a demographic study commissioned by the district projects that it will add a similar number in the next 10 years. As of Sept. 11, Belton ISD had 10,823 students. It is among the 96 fastest growing school districts in Texas. The district operates 15 campuses. Since 2013, Belton ISD has opened two new elementary schools and a new middle school. The district also has converted an existing elementary school to a pre-kindergarten campus and a middle school building to additional space for Belton High School. Opening and converting those facilities marked the end of a 10-year facilities plan for the district. A committee of parents, educators, students and community members is currently developing recommendations to guide the district’s next facilities plan.
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Growth is a major factor in the committee’s discussions. By 2025, the Belton ISD’s enrollment could reach 14,000 students. The district’s current elementary and middle schools are projected to be nearing capacity around 2019. Its high schools are expected to reach capacity around 2021. To add capacity at the high school level, the committee is considering whether to expand Belton High School or to build a second comprehensive high school. In June, a majority of the committee members favored a second comprehensive high school. The committee will meet this fall to finalize its recommendation. Following the conclusion of the committee’s work, administrators and the board of trustees will use the recommendations to develop a facilities plan. District officials have said that a bond election could be called in 2017 to fund the construction of new schools.
This year, Belton ISD and all of its campuses received the Texas Education Agency’s highest accountability rating — “met standard.” The district’s campuses also received 28 academic distinctions from the agency. South Belton Middle School and Belton New Tech High School @Waskow have been designated as Apple Distinguished Schools for their use of technology in the classroom. Since 2014, every middle and high school campus in Belton ISD has been a one-to-one learning environment where each student receives either an iPad or MacBook to use during the school year. The district’s superintendent is Susan Kincannon. The board of trustees is comprised of Randy Pittenger, Penny Digby, Mike Cowan, Jason Carothers, Amanda Winkler and Sue M. Jordan. The trustee position representing Area 2 is currently vacant. Call 254-215-2000 or go to www.bisd.net.
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One of America’s top high schools in Salado ISD
Salado Independent School District continues to strive for academic excellence, and its schools continue to receive numerous accolades on the state and national level. The district takes pride in a history of excellence, which shows in a number of awards and positive ratings both in academics and in administration. Under the state’s new school rating system, the district and all four of its campuses were designated as “met standard” by the Texas Education Agency. The Daily Beast/Newsweek also ranked Salado ISD in its 2014 “America’s Top High Schools,” putting it No. 289 out of the 21,000 high schools in the nation and 30th out of 1,300 Texas schools, public and private. Salado High School earned a Silver award and was ranked 144th out of 1,469 high schools in the state, and 1,577th out of 21,035 high schools in the nation, placing Salado High School in the top 7 percent of high schools in the nation. Salado High School has won three Lone Star Cups (2008, 2013, and 2014). Out of over 1,300 high schools in Texas (from all classifications 1A through 6A), only 34 have ever won a Lone Star Cup and Salado is one of only 12 high schools that have won three or more Lone Star Cups. The Lone Star Cup goes to the school that accumulates the most points based on finishes in each sport plus academics and One Act Play. Salado High School has won nine Academic UIL State Championships, including in 2013 and 2014. There is only one high school that has won more Academic UIL State Championships than Salado. Chris Diem, Salado Junior High principal, was named the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Region 12 Principal of the Year. This is the second straight year a Salado ISD principal has won the award. In 2013, Burt Smith, who served as Salado High School principal, won the honor at the high school level. Children at Risk, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to assessing school districts’ dealings with at-risk children, also gave Salado ISD an “A” rating for its handling of its at risk students. In the study, districts were ranked overall rather than
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Salado’s Malory Schattle (14) scores against Harker Heights during an Aug. 25 volleyball game.
by campus across three indexes: student achievement, which assesses State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness testing; campus performance; and gross index, which relates to improvement of at-risk students over a period of time. Michael Novotny is the district superintendent. He was superintendent of Moulton Independent School District from 2008 until he was hired at Salado to replace Billy Wiggins, who resigned in December 2010.
Novotny has a master’s degree in special education and a second master’s degree in education administration, and acquired his doctorate in education administration at the University of North Texas. The school district is overseen by a board of trustees: Kim Bird, Rodney Bell, Kristi Jarvis, Jeff Kelley, Melanie Kirchmeier, Chris Seaton, and Darrell Street. Call 254-947-5479 or go to www.saladoisd.org.
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Nonprofit supports military children, families
The Military Child Education Coalition is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1998, that ensures every military child is college-, workforce- and life-ready. Its mission is to advocate, educate and collaborate for the children of those who serve us all. The organization delivers programs, services and professional development to meet the needs of military-connected students, parents and professionals.
Student Programs
Military Child Education Coalition staff think enabling students to thrive and succeed in the education system, by providing them the tools necessary to become college, career and life-ready, is of the highest importance. Student 2 Student programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels bring military and civilian kids together to welcome new students, create a positive environment, support academic excellence and ease transitions as students pass in and out of schools. One hundred percent acceptance is a hallmark of this program.
Parent Programs
The organization’s parent programs empower parents to become informed, proactive supporters, allowing them to make a positive impact in the academic, social and emotional needs of their children. Parent to Parent™ provides informative and interactive parent workshops to groups and organizations in the local community that address academic, social and emotional issues associated with military family lifestyle.
Professional Development
MCEC supports the importance of professionals possessing the knowledge necessary to identify and respond to the complex needs of military and veteranconnected children. Across disciplines, such as education, health care, childcare and business, the nonprofit trains professionals to address the unique challenges facing military children. All training is grounded in research and presented by highly skilled instructors. For more information, go to www. MilitaryChild.org
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Erica Howel with Operation Homefront talks with a military child waiting to receive school supplies.
Communities in Schools helps children in need Communities in Schools of Greater Central Texas, a nonprofit drop-out prevention program, helps children faced with challenging situations at school and at home. The organization provides services to students in prekindergarten through 12th grade who are economically disadvantaged, at-risk of academic failure as identified by the Texas Education Agency, are in a crisis situation, or receiving free or reduced-price lunch. CIS of Greater Central Texas operates in four counties — Bell, Coryell, Milam and Williamson. Its staff serves 51 campuses in the Killeen, Copperas Cove, Belton, Temple, Salado, Cameron and Florence independent school districts. CIS provides services including academic support, supportive guidance, parent and family engagement, enrichment activities, college and career readiness, and health and human services. Communities In Schools is the only nonprofit organization housed on school property. The program can help students by seeking food, clothing and academic resources for them. The program receives funding from state legislation, school districts served and various organizations and foundations. Call 254-554-2132 or go to www.cis-tx.org.
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Area private, charter schools provide parents another option for children For parents looking for an alternative to traditional public school education for their children, the Killeen area offers charter schools with multiple campuses.
PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS
Priority Charter Schools operates campuses in five different central Texas communities including Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove, Georgetown and Cedar Park. The campuses serve in excess of 1,050 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten-12. PCS provides a mastery-based, individualized program that allows students to accelerate, slow down, or work at a pace comfortable for them. Priority Charter Schools were first approved by the Texas State Board of Education in 1999 and operate under contract with the Texas Commissioner of Education. The Killeen Charter Academy, 3209 Atkinson Ave., serves students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Call 254-245-9787 or go to www.prioritycharter.org
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY
The Richard Milburn Academy is one of eight academies in Texas. At RMA, students in grades nine through 12 have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma in an environment in which they feel safe, supported and valued. Students can choose from two daily sessions to complete their nontraditional academic, career and life skills curriculum. The academy is at 802 N. Second St. in Killeen. Call 254-634-4444, or go to www. milburnschools.org.
Area private schools
Many private schools in the area also serve Killeen-students. St. Joseph’s Catholic School The school provides classes for prekindergarten-3 to fifth grade with a core curriculum of language arts, math, social studies and science. Physical education, computers, library, music, art, Spanish and religion also are included. St. Joseph’s is at 2901 Rancier Ave. Call 254-634-7272.
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Students graduate from Richard Milburn Academy, a Killeen charter high school.
Killeen Adventist Junior Academy Killeen Adventist Junior Academy offers a Christian education featuring a traditional academic curriculum taught by certified teachers. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy is accredited by the Texas Education Agency. The school is at 3412 Lake Road in Killeen. Call 254-699-9466 or go to www.mykaja. org. Memorial Christian Academy Memorial Christian Academy in Killeen is accredited by both the Associated Christian Schools International and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and provides a Christ-centered learning environment. Established in 1969, the academy serves students from preschool to 12th grade. Memorial Christian Academy is at 4001 Trimmier Road. Call 254-526-5403 or go to www. mcawarriors.com. The Montessori School of Killeen The school was established in 1982 and now offers programs in Killeen and Temple. It is a nondenominational Christian school. The Temple campus serves children age 2 through sixth grade, while the Killeen campus serves children age 3 through kindergarten. The school is at 5610 E. Central Expressway, Suite 2 in Killeen. Call 254-680-7500.
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170 years of Christ-centered learning at UMHB The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton is dedicated to preparing students for lives of leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. Academic excellence, personal attention, broad-based scholarship, and a Baptist vision for education have distinguished the Christ-centered learning community for 170 years. For the seventh consecutive year, fall enrollment has set a new record for the university. UMHB is now home to 3,898 students. That is 165 more than the 3,733 students who enrolled in the fall of 2014. This year’s enrollment includes 3,221 undergraduate students, 552 students pursuing master’s degrees, and 121 doctoral students. This marks UMHB’s 25th record enrollment in the last 30 years. Despite this consistent growth, the university remains committed to offering the personal attention that has always been a cornerstone of the UMHB experience with a current student-to-faculty ratio of just 17:1. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in 47 undergraduate majors, and graduate degrees in six master’s programs. The university’s Doctor of Education program offers doctorate degrees in P-12, Higher Education, and Leadership in Nursing Education. This fall also saw the launch of UMHB’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. UMHB students take active and personal roles in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ across the world. Last year, more than 170 Crusaders spent their Christmas vacations, spring breaks, and summers taking part in mission activities in 30 countries. Another 130 worked in camps around the world, including a mission trip to Haiti organized especially for women athletes. Baptist Student Ministry students also raised nearly $9,000 for Go Now Missions. In addition, 220 UMHB students were regularly involved in community missions and service projects in the Central Texas community. In April, UMHB held its 76th Annual Easter Pageant. The student-led production depicts moments from the life
UMHB’s Wykeyhe Walker makes a second-quarter touchdown grab against Sul Ross State.
and ministry of Christ, including His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, crucifixion, and resurrection. This event has become a tradition for many Central Texas families. This year’s pageant featured 240 UMHB students and more than 100 children from the community. The show’s three performances drew an estimated 6,000 total spectators. Last year was also a banner year for UMHB athletics. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was the only school in the American Southwest Conference (ASC) to have each of its 12 athletic programs advance to postseason tournaments. Crusader football, volleyball, and men’s golf all won conference championships, marking the second consecutive ASC title for the men’s golf team, and the 12th championship for the football team in the last 13 seasons. Finally, McKenzie Ralston became the university’s first NCAA Division III Individual National Champion when she won the 2015 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Individual National Championship. UMHB was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas. It is a private, Christian university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The university is known for its personal attention to students and for high academic standards. KDHNEWS.COM
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The Anderson Campus Center is a gathering place for students at Central Texas College in Killeen.
Killeen home to main campus of Central Texas College Central Texas College is a public, twoyear community college, with its central campus off U.S. Highway 190 adjacent to Fort Hood, between Killeen and Copperas Cove. CTC opened its doors to about 1,800 students in 1967. Now, the college serves students in area communities and on military installations that include more than 50,000 students around the world, taking courses at one of CTC’s more than 150 locations. Each year, the college sees an average of around 25,000 students enrolled at the Central Texas campus and various sites in Texas, including Fort Hood and Gatesville. CTC’s students come from all walks of life, including military, civilian, local, national and even international. CTC has campuses in the continental United States, Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Okinawa, Korea and locations across Europe. Classes also are offered on ships at sea. CTC first began offering its popular on-
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line-only and distance education courses in 1997. CTC also developed offline access and multimedia courses for military personnel who cannot attend classes or do not have Internet access. The college offers a variety of associate degrees and certificates of completion in academic, professional and vocational/technical fields, including high demand jobs, such as nursing. The college partners with several universities, including Texas A&M University-Central Texas, that assist students in transferring credits and earning four-year and post-graduate degrees. The college offers classes for part and full-time students during the day, evening or online. Noncredit and continuing education courses also are offered. In the fall 2015 semester, CTC began its Evening and Weekend College Program allowing students with busy day and work schedules to complete all courses necessary for an associate degree or certificate of completion to on
the weekend or through evening courses. CTC also reaches out to pre-college students by working with area high schools to offer dual and concurrent credit early admission programs. CTC, in partnership with the Killeen Independent School District, is home to the Early College High School. Ninth-grade students begin earning college credits toward an associate’s degree while simultaneously completing their four-year high school diploma. The school’s interim chancellor is Jim Yeonopolus. Board members include Don Armstrong of Killeen, whose term ends 2017; Bill Beebe of Copperas Cove, whose term ends 2021; Mari Meyer of Harker Heights, whose term ends 2019; Elwood Shemwell of Copperas Cove, whose term ends 2019; Jimmy Towers of Killeen, whose term ends 2019; retired Brig. Gen. Rex Weaver of Killeen, whose term ends 2017; and Scott Isdale of Belton, whose term ends 2021. Call 254-526-7161 or go to www.ctcd.edu.
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Texas A&M University-Central Texas expands programs
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is an upper-level university located in Killeen, offering junior and senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses for students. With a diverse student population, the university serves community college graduates and transfer students, working adults, military students and their spouses and even returning students who want to continue their education, or attend classes for personal enrichment. The school once known as a Tarleton State University-Central Texas has been offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Central Texas since 1999. According to the university’s website, A&M-Central Texas offers 38 undergraduate programs and 17 graduate programs. In 2013, the university was officially awarded separate accreditation status from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The university’s main campus is at the intersection of State Highways 195 and 201, near the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 1001 Leadership Place in Killeen. The university currently operates out of its inaugural building, Founder’s Hall, a four-story, 103,000-square-foot multipurpose building that houses classrooms, a lecture hall, student services, enrollment services, administration, support services and a campus bookstore. A second building, Warrior Hall, also opened its doors in the fall of 2014. The $38 million, 125,500-square-foot building moved several departments that were previously located at the old Fairway Middle School in downtown Killeen, thus centralizing the campus. In addition to a library, the building houses the university’s first science laboratories, conference facilities, classrooms, student affairs, counseling center, and finance departments, as well as others. Most recently, the university received $36 million for a third multiuse building to help meet the infrastructural needs of this growing regional institution. The U.S. Army transferred more than
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Sreedhar Goud Sankalamaddi receives his Master of Science sash during graduation at Texas A&M University-Central Texas in Killeen.
662 acres of land for the new campus to The Texas A&M University System on Sept. 4, 2009. The most recent numbers show an enrollment of over 2,500 students for the fall semester. Many students are
soldiers, and the university offers programs to help them with tuition assistance, distance learning and eArmyU college courses. For more information, go to www. tamuct.edu.
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Metroplex serves area’s health needs Metroplex Adventist Hospital has been serving the Central Texas area for more than 35 years. The hospital opened its doors in 1978 to serve the growing population of the area, including a growing military community. The hospital originally had 10 physicians on staff. Today, Metroplex has more than 300 physicians in 43 specialties. The 232-bed, multi-campus Metroplex Health System, a faith-based organization, employs about 1,200 area residents and cares for more than 125,000 patients each year. In 2015, Metroplex was honored with several recognition awards, including the QUEST® Award for High-value Healthcare, the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award and the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze-Plus Award. Additionally, Metroplex received an “A” grade in the fall 2014 and spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital. Metroplex operates in tandem with the Adventist Health System, which is the nation’s 10th largest health care organization. In 2008, regional health care provider Baylor Scott & White Health partnered with Adventist Health System to acquire a minority interest in Metroplex. “The partnership continues to be highly beneficial,” said Carlyle Walton, Metroplex Health System’s CEO. “One of the stated goals of our partnership is to provide a broader array of services locally, and this goal continues to be a reality.” Over the past few years, Metroplex has invested tens of millions of dollars in new facilities and expanded healthcare services based on community need and support. Two examples of this are the soon-to-open Wound Care Center in Harker Heights and the upcoming expansion of the hospital’s Cardiac Care service line. “It’s about serving our community,” Walton said. “Every dollar of income greater than expenses is reinvested in our employees and growing the services to our community. We are blessed to be a
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community asset committed to Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.”
ROLLINS BROOK
Metroplex Health System also operates a number of valuable community services, including Rollins Brook Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Lampasas. Rollins Brook offers many technological services including a 24-hour emergency center, a state-of-the art laboratory, medical and surgical rooms, CT scanning, digital mammography and cardiopulmonary services with EKG and stress testing, sleep disorder center, bone density testing and wound care therapies.
CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
The Metroplex Center for Behavioral Health is the area’s only full-service behavioral health center for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. The 60bed facility offers numerous treatment programs including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient options. The center is also a designated Killeen ISD campus giving it the ability to meet the educational needs of children and adolescent patients while they are in inpatient or partial hospitalization care.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Metroplex Heart and Vascular Center: Staffed by a team of highly trained technologists and diagnostic and interventional cardiologists, Metroplex offers 24/7 cardiac services. Metroplex Clinic Physicians: This evergrowing physician services organization is home to 10 physicians who practice in a variety of specialties. Home Care of Metroplex: An award-winning provider of home health care services in five Central Texas counties and accredited by The Joint Commission. Metroplex Rehabilitation Center: Provides state-of-the-art outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language pathology services for children and adults, and a new lymphedema management program led by a certified lymphedema therapist. Metroplex Open MRI: The area’s only true open MRI location provides service
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Metroplex Hospital is on Clear Creek Road in Killeen.
for the claustrophobic and morbidly obese patient. Metroplex Centers for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine: Provides advanced wound treatment through many therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Centers are located in Killeen, Lampasas and soon in Harker Heights. Metroplex Sleep Center: This facility is comprised of staff who is fully trained in the evaluation of sleep disorders. Metroplex Ambulatory Surgery Center: Equipped to offer the most up-to-date surgical care, minimally invasive surgery options and a comprehensive bariatric surgery (weight loss) program. Metroplex Endoscopy Center: Featuring the latest in technological advancements, Metroplex offers a comforting and caring environment for colonoscopies and other procedures specifically intended for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Metroplex Community Wellness programs: Each year, Metroplex Wellness provides a variety of services for the community such assupport groups, parenting classes, free exercise classes (yoga, Tai Chi, step aerobics, kickboxing, Zumba), free immunization and flu clinics, and free community health screenings. They host a variety of
wellness events including the KidFest Health and Safety Fair and the Silver Classic 5k, and they support community services such as the Greater Killeen Free Clinic. Sue Mayborn Women’s Center: The women’s center provides eight dedicated birthing suites, 24 spacious private rooms equipped for postpartum needs with a place for dads to stay in the room, as well as rooms for gynecological patient needs, 24 nursery beds, an isolation nursery and a neonatal intensive care unit. More than 1,400 babies are born at Metroplex every year. The Sue Mayborn Women’s Center addresses women’s health for all stages of life including obstetrics and gynecology, labor and delivery, well woman exams, mammograms and bone density testing. Hemingway Medical Office Building: Metroplex, in partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health, opened the Hemingway Medical Office Building in November 2011. The nearly 90,000square-foot building, located on the corner of Clear Creek and Bell Tower roads, houses physicians specializing in pediatrics, endoscopy, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, gynecology and surgery. Go to www.mplex.org. KDHNEWS.COM
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Scott & White expansive services spread across Killeen area
In Killeen, and across the Central Texas area, Baylor Scott & White Health offers a vast range of medical services to meet the needs of patients from all ages. While Scott & White Hospital is in Temple, the system has 14 locations for health care services in the Killeen area, and is a partner with the Metroplex Health System. The Killeen Clinic at 3801 Scott & White Drive features family medicine and pediatric-care physicians, as well as psychology care. Services include OB/GYN, acute care for minor injuries, allergy, preventive care that includes immunization and other vaccinations. Radiology and laboratory services are provided at the Killeen Clinic. Clinic services are available by appointment for patients of all ages. Weekend clinic hours available for pediatric patients. Call 254-680-1100. Scott & White Urgent Care Clinic is at 5702 E. Central Texas Expressway. Urgent Care is open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily. The clinic includes six exam rooms, a treatment room, X-ray, laboratory services and a community education wellness center. Family medicine physicians and staff treat adults and children with minor injuries and illnesses that are non lifethreatening. Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Killeen West, 4501 Clear Creek Road, is staffed by family medicine physicians and medical professionals. The clinic features 24 exam rooms and two treatment rooms offering services such as primary care, family medicine, including the care of infants and children, women’s health (OB/GYN), as well as on-site X-ray and laboratory services. It’s open from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 254-501-6400. The Killeen Hemingway Medical Building at 2405 S. Clear Creek Road is now home to 14 Scott & White specialty clinics, with adult and pediatric services. The Scott & White Killeen Cancer Center is in the Ledger-Smith Professional Building at 2207 S. Clear Creek Road, Suite 101. The center provides chemotherapy, radiation therapy and
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EXPANDED REACH
Baylor Scott & White has hospitals and clinics across Central Texas.
professional services for patients in Killeen, Nolanville, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Lampasas and beyond. Call 254-200-3200. Killeen Dialysis Center East, at 3701 Scott & White Drive, is a 12-station facility. Services include advanced dialysis equipment and heated seats in treatment areas. Hours of operations are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Killeen Dialysis Center West at 2201 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite 101B is a 12station facility. Call 254-501-6466. Hours of operations are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Scott & White Killeen Mental Health Clinic is at 3106 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite B-204. The clinic provides an array of care for your family from individual therapy to couples, family or group therapy. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 254-953-7600.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Copperas Cove at 239 W. U.S. Highway 190, is staffed by family medicine physicians and medical professionals. The clinic features 24 exam rooms and two treatment rooms offering services that include: primary care, women’s health (OB/GYN), as well as on-site X-ray and laboratory services. It’s open from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 254-5429000. The Harker Heights Family Medicine Clinic is at 907 Mountain Lion Circle and offers preventive care, family medicine, general pediatric care, laboratory and X-ray services. Call the clinic at 254953-7700. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Harker Heights Eye Clinic and optical shop is a part of the Scott& White Eye Institute, and is at 201 E. Central Texas Expressway in Market Heights. It’s open on weekdays. Call 254-953-7650. The Salado Family Medicine Clinic offers general medical and family care, general pediatric care, women’s health care, preventive care and lab services. A Scott & White Pharmacy is in the same building. The clinic is at 3525 Farm-to-Market 2484. Call 254-947-7500. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments can be scheduled by calling any individual clinic. Non-acute care appointments can be made online at appointments.sw.org.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & SPECIALTY CLINIC
McLane Children’s Hospital Scott & White is the first hospital exclusively for children in Central Texas. It is in Temple at 1901 SW H.K. Dodgen Loop. The 112-bed, 810 full-time staff facility averages 3,200 patients per year, 23,000 emergency room visits per year, and performs about 5,000 surgeries per year. McLane Children’s has the region’s only pediatric emergency medicine department and emergency room. Call 254-724-5437 or go to swchildrens.org. McLane Children’s Specialty clinic, a new five-story multi-specialty pediatric clinic opened in March 2014. Call 254-7245437 or go to swchildrens.org.
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Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will move into a new facility in 2016, improving patient care at Fort Hood.
Army prepares to open world-class health facility Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center continues on its path to becoming a system for health, focusing on providing world-class, patient-centered care to service members, veterans and family members. Through its patient-centered medical homes, Army wellness centers, health fairs and other programs and services aimed at improving physical, psychological and emotional health, the hospital promotes healthy lifestyle choices to improve the readiness and resilience of soldiers, and the health and well-being of Army families. There have been quite a few changes since Darnall opened 50 years ago. The hospital is named in honor of Brig. Gen. Carl Rogers Darnall, a doctor who discovered the value of using compressed liquefied chlorine gas to purify water for use by troops in the field. His invention in 1910 of mechanical liquid chlorine purifier (chlorinator) is now used throughout the world. This monumental discovery was later applied to municipal water supplies. Darnall was the first of three permanent Army hospitals of the 200- to 300-bed size when it first opened. The original facility served a one-division
installation of 17,000 troops, but expanding post numbers made reconstruction necessary in 1984. It became an Army Medical Center in 2006, and more progress is on the horizon. Construction of a $500 million replacement hospital at Fort Hood is nearing completion, with doors expected to open to patients in early spring of 2016. At 947,000 square feet, the new facility will be 60 percent larger than the current building. It will include a six-story hospital tower, three outpatient specialty clinic buildings and three parking garages. It is the largest Defense Department contract funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the stimulus package. Other new construction includes the National Intrepid Center of Excellence Satellite Center at Fort Hood, the fifth of nine planned facilities across the country, which is scheduled to open in November of 2015. The 25,000-square-foot facility, located at the corner of Santa Fe Avenue and 58th Street, will treat service members with complex medical conditions, including traumatic brain injury, behavioral health, chronic pain and other
related ailments using traditional and alternative treatment options. Darnall’s Women’s Health Clinic offers family-centered care before, during and after childbirth. Medical staff stays busy delivering Americas next generation, with an average of 200 babies being born a month at Darnall. The Women’s Health Clinic prides itself in the compassionate care it provides, such as respect for your emotional well-being, privacy and personal preferences and cultural beliefs; choices in treatment options for pain management, medications and tests; and the flexibility to welcome fathers, significant others and siblings to be part of your birth experience. Darnall is also the first Army Medical Center in Texas to earn the Texas Ten Step Program Star Achiever facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breast-feeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants and is part of a five-year quality improvement project aimed at reversing the low percentage of Texas mothers who exclusively breast-feed for six months. KDHNEWS.COM
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights has been treating patients since June 2012.
Seton Harker Heights highly rated in patient care
Bell County’s newest hospital, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, opened in June 2012 with 192,400 square feet and a third floor ready for expansion. Since then the medical staff has grown to more than 400 all board-certified physicians and employs more than 450 associates. The hospital is recognized with a fourstar rating for excellence in patient care, something CEO Matt Maxfield is proud of. “We began with a mission to serve all patients who come here with dignity and respect. We achieved our goal and continue to work hard to maintain excellence in our care.” This past year, Seton graduated its first group of Registered Nurses through a fellowship program. These nurses now work at the hos-
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pital. Also, Seton cardiologists use a device in the field that allows patients to be diagnosed with a heart attack before they arrive at the hospital. They also are using a new device that provides interventional pulmonary embolism therapy to dissolve blood clots. Seton Harker Heights is Joint Commission Accredited and is currently working toward Chest Pain Accreditation. “At Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, we are providing not only the highest level of quality care, but we are providing our patients with the highest level of service,” Maxfield said. The 83-bed Catholic hospital offers a full-service emergency department with a Level IV Trauma designation. It includes a full array of women’s services, surgical services, acute care,
cardiology, family practice, gastroenterology, general medicine, internal medicine, imaging and diagnostics, intensive and critical care, nephrology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, podiatry, rheumatology and urology. Adjacent to the hospital is the Medical Pavilion, where doctors’ offices are located and represent numerous specialties. Seton Harker Heights is a joint venture between Plano-based LHP Hospital Group and the Seton Family of Hospitals. It is located at 850 W. Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights. To find a physician, call 855-855-4469 or 254-690-0900 or go to setonharkerheights. net.
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Army Medical Homes provide community care
In keeping with improving access to care, Fort Hood’s Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has three Armyrun, community-based medical homes which are primary care clinics located off-post in the communities where Fort Hood families live. The clinics offer more than just a convenient location. The patient-centered medical home is both revolutionary and old fashioned. Each patient partners with a team of health care providers, physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists and others to develop a comprehensive, personal health care plan. Each clinic is capable of servicing more than 8,000 patients, with 30 exam rooms, a medical lab and a pharmacy in each.
Locations
The Killeen facility is at 3404 Kaydence Court, off Elms Road near Stan Schlueter Loop. The Harker Heights Medical Home is in the Market Heights shopping center at 201 E. Central Expressway. The Copperas Cove Medical Home Clinic is at 458 Town Square on West U.S. Highway 190.
Military families can get medical care closer to home thanks to the Army Medical Homes in the area.
County’s indigent health department works with providers The Bell County Indigent Health Services Department works closely with area free clinics, local hospitals and other helping organizations to assist local residents in accessing needed health care services. The department collaborates and coordinates with various organizations to address gaps in health and human services that impact healthy living and well-being, and seek solutions to identified areas of weakness through collaboration and partnerships. These collaborations include addressing homelessness, mental illness and transportation needs of Bell
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County residents. The department operates under the direction and will of the Bell County Commissioners Court to administer the County Indigent Health Care Program, a county-funded eligibilitybased health coverage program that provides medically necessary health care benefits to the lowest-income residents who meet income, resource, residency and household criteria, but who are not eligible for the Texas Medicaid program. To request an appointment or a CIHCP application for assistance, call 254-519-1229 or 254-618-4165 or toll free
at 1-877-516-8593. The office, which operates Monday through Friday, is at 309 Priest Drive next to the Bell County Annex in Killeen and is open to the public without an appointment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Appointments are available other days of the week. In addition, the department offers outreach services at the Temple Community Clinic, 1905 Curtis B. Elliott Drive, on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and by appointment in Belton. The department has paid staff and volunteers and is headed by Rita Kelley.
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Marlene DiLillo, executive director of the Greater Killeen Free Clinic, right, and Clinical Supervisor Sheila Brooks look over information that breaks down by state how many individuals are uninsured.
Greater Killeen Free Clinic helps low-income families The Greater Killeen Free Clinic continues to provide services for residents after 21 years of operation. The Greater Killeen Free Clinic is a nonprofit, volunteer-based medical clinic that provides primary health care to adults and children who are low-income, uninsured and have little to no access to health care. It is located at 718 N. Second St., Suite A, in downtown Killeen. It is open Mondays through Thursdays and closed Fridays. It has three acute care clinics a week with patients being seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. Clinic times are Mondays and Thursdays, check in 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays, check in 9 a.m. The clinic treats conditions including simple, uncomplicated illness — rash, ear infections, bladder infections, etc. — simple
injuries, like sprains or strains; simple wound care and the administration of tetanus shots, nonsurgical wound infections, suture or staple removal of non-surgical wounds and tooth pain treatment. The Well Women’s Clinic provides services to women ages 44 and above who need gynecological care outside of family planning. Women receive a Well Woman exam and a free screening mammogram. It is an appointment-only clinic. The Chronic Care program provides treatment for patients diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma/COPD and thyroid disease. It includes a mandatory education component. Patients receive free medications through enrollment in the Prescription Assistance Program. Chronic Care
enrollment is by appointment only. Patients seeking services at the Free Clinic must provide photo identification, proof of residency and proof of income for household for the previous month. The Greater Killeen Free Clinic has a Health Promotion program which includes free Zumba classes, Lunch n’ Learn and The Walk Club. These programs are open to the entire community at no charge. In 2014, volunteers contributed 4,804 hours of service at the clinic. The clinic had 6,865 visits in all of its programs. To qualify for care, patients must be uninsured and not eligible for other health care programs. For more information, call 254-618-4211, email clinic@ gkfclinic.org or go to www.gfkclinic.org. KDHNEWS.COM
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Nina Cobb, outreach education coordinator nurse, middle, hands Trent Yarnes, 10, toys after he is given an immunization shot as his mother, Nicole Yarnes, left, watches during National Infant Immunization Week at the Bell County Health Department in Killeen.
Bell County Public Health District offers variety of services The Bell County Public Health District is a valuable resource for area residents, offering services and information related to immunizations, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted disease testing/treatment and food/environmental safety. The Killeen and Temple medical offices of the health district are open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7 to 11 a.m. Friday. For medical information, visit the Killeen office at 309 N. Second St. or call 254-526-8371, or visit the Temple office at 509 S. Ninth St. or call 254-778-4766. Services are provided by appointment and walk-in basis.
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tions. Tuberculosis skin tests also are available. Immunizations are provided as time permits. Some clients take longer than others, depending on the number of immunizations they need. In addition, the health district may have to stop taking people if they reach their limit. Killeen clinic hours are from 7 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Temple clinic hours are from 7 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Texas Women, Infants and Children Nutritional services include nutrition and breast-feeding counseling and food vouchers. Call for information or to make an appointment at one of the following four sites: Killeen: 111 Santa Fe Plaza, 254-5262033. Fort Hood: Building 289 on Battalion
Avenue, 254-532-8680. Copperas Cove: 213 W. Avenue D, 254547-9571. Temple: 201 N. Eighth St., 254-778-1511.
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Environmental Health Division services include routine inspections of food establishments, day care facilities and foster homes; food safety education, permitting of on-site sewage facilities and investigations of public health complaints. Call the Killeen office at 254-526-3197. Contact food protection at 254-771-2106 or environmental at 254-778-7557 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The health district’s website, www. bellcountyhealth.org, also offers up-todate information on hand washing and flu avoidance, as well as disaster preparedness.
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Several area facilities offer mental health services
In Killeen and throughout Bell County, children, adolescents and adults can receive public and private mental health services at various facilities.
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The Metroplex Center for Behavioral Health is the area’s only full-service behavioral health center for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. The 60-bed facility offers numerous treatment programs including inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient options. The center is also a designated Killeen Independent School District campus, giving it the ability to meet the educational needs of our children and adolescent patients while they are in inpatient or partial hospitalization care.
Cedar Crest
Cedar Crest, a full-service provider of mental and substance abuse treatment, has been serving the Belton, Killeen and surrounding communities for nearly 30 years. Be it inpatient, outpatient, residential or partial hospitalization, Cedar Crest knows the needs of its patients. Whether pediatric, adolescent or adult, Cedar Crest is a place where a safe, therapeutic environment can be found. The treatment team specializes in individualized and group therapy on the 33-acre campus or outpatient satellite clinic. The assessment and referral department is available 24/7 to offer anyone a free assessment and/or referral to meet his or her needs. Most insurances accepted. Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center is at 3500 S. Interstate 35 in Belton. Call 254-939-2100. Cedar Crest also offers an outpatient clinic, Cedar Clinic, in Killeen, at 3106 S. W.S. Young Drive, suite B-201. Call 254-519-4162.
MHMR/Central Counties Services
Publicly funded outpatient services are provided by Central Counties Services in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas and Milam counties.
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Treatment for substance abuse at several facilities Several facilities and programs for recovery and treatment of substance abuse are available to Killeen residents, including residential and outpatient programs for drugs and alcohol. Cedar Crest Hospital at 3500 S. Interstate Highway 35, Belton, has inpatient and outpatient drug abuse treatment programs for children, teens and adults. Call 254-939-2100. Baylor Scott & White Hospital offers five-week outpatient evening sessions that allow those in recovery to maintain jobs while seeking help. A six-week alcohol and drug dependence program is offered for seniors. Weekly sessions of continuing care also are provided. Call 254-724-2585. The Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse offers outpatient treatment for adults and teens. It also provides educational programs for children. The center has programs in Killeen, Harker Heights and Temple. Call 254-690-4455. Christian Farms-Treehouse Inc. gives a Christian approach to drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It offers 30-, 60- and 90-day programs. The Temple center is funded by the United Way. Call 254-933-9400. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held regularly in the Killeen area every day. Find times and locations at www.texasdistrict5.com. Abuse hotlines: Call 254-813-3313 in Copperas Cove and 254-690-5439 in Harker Heights.
The CCS Killeen Clinic offers mental health screenings for adults, children and adolescents from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 100 E. Avenue A. Call 254-554-9900. Services are designed for people with severe mental health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and other behavioral health needs or issues. Psychiatric evaluation, medication, case management and rehabilitation services are provided to those qualifying for care. Early Childhood Intervention services are provided for children with development delays from birth to 3 years old. Youth ages 3 through 17 years old, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a diagnosable mental illness and/or who exhibit serious emotional behavioral problems, are eligible for services. Family and Individual Skills Training services, case management, psychiatric evaluation and other therapeutic services are offered. Crisis support after regular business
hours and on weekends is available by calling 800-888-4036. Publicly funded inpatient hospital services are provided at Austin State Hospital in Austin. Central Counties Services must coordinate admission to the state.
Scott & White
The Scott & White Killeen Mental Health Clinic is at 3106 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite B-204. The clinic provides an array of care for your family from individual therapy to couples, family or group therapy. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 254-953-7600.
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illnesses is a grassroots support group for people with mental illness and their families, providing advocacy and education services to the community. The local chapter provides a support group the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Temple VA in conference room 5G31. Call 254-298-7050.
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BBB promotes ethical marketplace The Better Business Bureau’s vision is to promote an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. As a nonprofit organization, BBB is designed to be a valuable resource residents can turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses and charities. In addition, BBB provides a significant amount of free consumer and business education information, as well as tips and alerts on scams and “bad players” in the marketplace. There are 110 BBB’s across the U.S. and Canada. The BBB serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin covers the Greater Killeen area. The regional office in Waco serves 12 counties, including surrounding cities of Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Lampasas, Hillsboro, Killeen, Salado, Temple, Waco and Fort Hood. Adam Price is BBB’s regional director. BBB offers the following basic infor-
mation and services: Business Reviews: Information on businesses’ performance in the marketplace on both accredited and non-accredited businesses. Charity Reports: Information on charities and other soliciting nonprofits that seek public donations. Dispute Resolution: Help in resolving complaints against businesses using conciliation, mediation and arbitration services. Consumer Information Clearinghouse: Brochures, books, public library videos and Internet advisories on many important topics to assist consumers and businesses in making wise purchasing decisions. Fighting Fraud: Information for consumers and law enforcement agencies about current marketplace scams and frauds. Go to www.bbb.org/central-texas or call 800-580-8477 or 254-791-2222. The regional office is at 200 W. Highway 6, Suite 225, in Waco.
Alecia and Rendell Pemberton, of Killeen, walk on their unfinished deck. The couple complained about 5 Star Fence and Deck, according to the Better Business Bureau.
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Ann and Gerald Farris receive the Roy J. Smith Award at the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
Killeen chamber offers vision for business
With between 650 and 750 members, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce continues to provide vision, leadership and support to business and community leaders to create economic prosperity. The GKCC works to support its members and collaborates with public educators and Fort Hood while improving the image of the community. It’s governed by a board of directors elected from the general membership. Board responsibilities include establishing and supporting the organization’s mission, adopting policies governing conduct, hiring a chief executive officer, monitoring financial performance and advocating the chamber’s interest. Throughout the year, the chamber organizes and sponsors a variety of projects and events to benefit its members and the community. Business owners take advantage of the organization’s monthly Network Power Hour for networking opportunities. Community leaders stay involved through monthly mixers, quarterly military and governmental affairs luncheons, annual Leadership Killeen program, annual Embrace the Place
Speaker Series luncheon and the annual membership banquet, which celebrates local businesses in the community. Flavors of Central Texas is one of the chamber’s premier annual events showcasing the area’s restaurants, bakers and caterers. The chamber offers plenty of ongoing programming to aid newcomers doing business in Killeen. The Greater Killeen Young Professionals is designed to help young entrepreneurs and professionals network. The Central Texas Business Resource Center offers counseling and workshops for small business operators. The organization’s Public Education Committee works closely with public educators to enhance the area’s economic environment and educate the leaders of tomorrow. The chamber’s Military Affairs Committee collaborates closely with Fort Hood and GKCC’s adopted unity, the Warriors in Transition Unit. The GKCC is located at 1 Santa Fe Plaza in downtown Killeen. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. KDHNEWS.COM
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Members of the Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce attend a mixer at Solar Centex.
Harker Heights chamber expands membership The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce continues to grow along with the city, chamber officials said. With about 850 members, the chamber welcomes all businesses and entrepreneurial minded individuals throughout Central Texas, said Gina Pence, chamber president and CEO. “We want to work with all of our members, whether they’re new or charter members,” Pence said. Membership fees for the Heights chamber start at $75 and go up depending on the type of business and number of employees. The average annual fee is $200, Pence said. The fee includes various components — from business workshops to social media classes and digital tools. An online marketplace was added to the chamber’s website to allow members to promote and highlight their products. The chamber also hosts morning coffee connections, an after-hours mixer and a more casual “sip and social” event — all geared as ways for members
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to network with other businesses and potential clients. Promoting tourism of Harker Heights is also a focus for the chamber, which has five online video tours of the community produced by CGI Communications, Inc. Among promoting other community events, the chamber hosts the annual Central Texas Food, Wine and Brew Festival each September to bring in wineries, breweries, food and arts and crafts vendors from across the state. The chamber also has a scholarship program for local high school students and has recently implemented an internship program to bridge the business community with high school students. “Our community relationships are always going to be a big partnership for the chamber; working with Fort Hood, the city of Harker Heights, and our business members. We make sure we’re tweaking and adding whatever we need to do to strengthen those relationships,” Pence said. The Chamber’s Vision XXI class
focuses on leadership for both students and adults. It partners local leaders and key organizations to produce a shared vision of growing the future of the community. Vision XXI is currently working on implementing a street beautification project on Farm-to-Market 2410. Including Pence, the chamber has four full-time employees and about 35 volunteers, or ambassadors, who help welcome new businesses. A 16-member board oversees the chamber. Chamber employees Teri Stermer, Eric Kilter and Michelle Huddleston are on board to reach out to businesses. Stermer focuses on tourism, Kilter helps with business management and Huddleston is the business manager. Ambassadors assist with community relation projections and attend ribboncuttings, banquet, job fairs and more. The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce is at 552 E. Farm-to-Market 2410 in Harker Heights. For more information, go to www.hhchamber.com or call 254-699-4999.
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Copperas Cove chamber and EDC promote business
The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and services for more than 350 members, according to the chamber’s website, www.copperascove.com. The members of the chamber are “some of the most capable business and professional people in our community — representing the diverse economy of the Cove area,” according to the website. The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau is often referred to as “the front door” to the city as it uses its website and offices to market local events, chamber members and local shopping. Residents can find information about what is happening in the city, including a member directory and a community calendar. “The chamber works hard to promote our community, the chamber business members, our school system and our great economic climate,” said Betty Price, chamber president. Also in charge of tourism, the chamber facilitates a large variety of annual events and activities, such as the Fort Hood Challenge bike race, Rabbit Fest and Krist Kindl Markt. Chamber membership extends well beyond the city limits to encompass Killeen, Harker Heights, Temple and Belton. Chamber mixers, which are networking platforms, are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month at various locations. Chamber Military Affairs Dinners are held on the third Thursday of the month to strengthen ties with Fort Hood. For more information, call 254-547-7571 or visit 204 Robertson Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or go to www.copperascove.com. The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation operates with a staff of four and is led by a board of directors appointed by the City Council. The EDC board of directors has worked for more than 20 years to improve the economic vitality of Copperas Cove by functioning as the business marketing arm of the city. The EDC is responsible for bringing in new businesses to the city and also nurturing existing businesses. The corporation developed and paid for
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Members of the Central Texas College District Board of Trustees participate in a ribbon-cutting.
what is now the Narrows Business and Technology Park, which was developed so new businesses coming in would have a site-ready place to build. Another big, and more recent, project of the EDC is what is now known as the Five Hills Shopping Center. EDC staff worked with Fort Hood on a land exchange deal that made the site possible. The EDC also has a Business Retention and Expansion Program as well as an Entrepreneur Center. The business retention specialist visits existing business owners to find out how they are and if they are struggling with anything. The BREP specialist also assists start-ups by offering business counsel-
ing, workshops, networking events and more. One aspect of this is the Entrepreneur Center, which was opened to the community in July 2014 and offers space for businesses to lease for a low fee which includes rent, utilities, janitorial, maintenance and more. This was designed to give budding entrepreneurs a taste of running a business with low overhead. More information on the EDC and its projects can be found in the Return on Investment Report, located at www.copperascove-edc.com/media/1317/Community-Return-on-Investment.pdf. For more information, call 254-547-7874 or visit copperascove-edc.com.
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Organizations help job seekers find employment
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, funded by Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor, helps area residents find jobs, develop skills and meet the labor needs of area businesses. The local branch of the state service’s mission is to provide quality education, training and labor market services that give employers and residents of the region a competitive advantage in the global economy. It operates four facilities throughout Central Texas where residents can attend job skill training classes and businesses can participate in a variety of helpful workshops. Workforce Solutions also helps residents locate jobs and establish skills such as interviewing and resume construction to help them land a job. Local businesses also can make use of the system by posting jobs with the organization, which allows them to connect directly with the labor force in the area. There is no charge or cost for these services. Following is a list of Workforce Solutions’ four area locations: • Killeen, 300 Cheyenne Drive. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 254-200-2000. • Temple, 102 E. Central Ave., Suite 300. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday • Lampasas, 1305 S. Key Ave., Suite 102, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 512-556-4055. • Rockdale, 313 N. Main, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 512-446-6440. Go to www.workforcelink.com.
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There are also several private employment agencies serving Central Texas: Adecco Employment Services offers some positions in the Killeen area, but its closest offices are in Waco and Austin. Those seeking employment can use www.adeccousa.com. Express Employment Professionals, 1801 Trimmier Road, Suite A-7, in Killeen, offers short- and long-term job placement for administrative, clerical, data entry, light industrial and construction personnel. Express also offers contract
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Larry Anglin, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas board chairman, attends a meeting in Killeen.
and direct-hire placements for professional and technical candidates. Fill out applications at www.expresspros. com. For the Killeen office, call 254-554-5700. Kelly Services has mostly temp-to-hire clerical and some light industrial positions in Killeen, as well as government contract work at Fort Hood. Apply at Kellyservices.com. Kelly has offices in Waco and Austin. Labor Ready, 1038 S. Fort Hood St. in Killeen, offers temporary day-to-day labor jobs in landscaping, cleanup, moving and packing, lifting and other general labor. Those are among services available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 254-634-3033. Manpower provides temporary and contract employment for secretarial, clerical, light industrial and marketing personnel. No fees are required. The office, at 1904 W. Avenue H in Temple, is open weekdays. For more information, go to www.manpower.com or call 254-774-9722.
Nan Vaden’s Temple Temps provides placement in clerical, industrial, construction and temp-to-hire positions. No fees are required. Applications are accepted Monday through Thursday. The office is at 315 W. Avenue M in Temple. Call 254-791-8367. Sedona Staffing Services at 1109 E. Central Texas Expressway is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. No fee is required. Call 254-690-5627 or go to www. sedonastaffingtx.com. Spherion, 2309 Birdcreek Terrace in Temple, offers positions in information technology, accounting, finance and office professions including administration, executive administration, banking and customer service, light industrial work including assembly and warehousing, in the Temple, Belton and Killeen areas. Positions are temp-to-hire and direct placement. Call 254-778-0533 or go to www.spherion.com/jobs for more information.
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A new credit union is under construction in Harker Heights.
Many banks, credit unions serve Central Texas residents Residents have a variety of banking options throughout Central Texas, including local and national companies and credit unions.
• 201 E. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights. • 107 W. U.S. Highway 190, Copperas Cove.
Bank of America • 2551 Trimmier Road, Killeen. • 201 E. Central Texas Expressway, Suite 1900, Harker Heights.
There are also First National Bank Texas services in these Wal-Marts: • 1400 Lowes Blvd., Killeen. • 2020 Heights Drive, Harker Heights.
Chase • 201 E. Central Texas Expy, Unit 1800, Harker Heights. • 1500 Lowes Blvd., Killeen. (ATM only)
H-E-B also houses several banking locations: • 2511 Trimmier Road, Killeen. • 601 Indian Trail, Harker Heights. • 2990 E. U.S. Highway 190, Copperas Cove.
Eisenhower National Bank 1002 W. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. Extraco Banks • 201 W. Jasper Drive, Killeen. • 100 W. Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights. • 1003 E. U.S. Highway 190, Copperas Cove. First National Bank Texas • 507 N. Gray St., Killeen. • 2201 Trimmier Road, Killeen. • 4304 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. • 1002 N. 38th St., Killeen.
First State Bank Central Texas • 914 S. Main St., Suite D, Copperas Cove. • 661 W. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights. Fort Hood National Bank • 210 Constitution Drive, Suite A, Copperas Cove. • Bldg. 109 TJ Mills Blvd., Fort Hood. • Bldg. 50005 Clear Creek Road, Fort Hood. • Bldg. 50004 Clear Creek Road, Fort Hood. • Bldg. 87030 Old Ironside Ave., Fort Hood.
• Bldg. 91079 Clarke Road, Fort Hood. • Bldg. 85006 Warrior Way, Fort Hood. • Bldg. 18010 Hood Road, Fort Hood. National Bank • 4103 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. • 408 S. Main St., Copperas Cove. Texas Star Bank • 905 E. Farm-to-Market 2410, Harker Heights. • Union State Bank 120 N. Gray St., Killeen. • 100 E. Main St., Florence. 345 E. Farm-to-Market 2410, Harker Heights. United Central Bank 404 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen. CREDIT UNIONS • Covenant Savings Federal Credit Union • Educators Credit Union • Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union • Heart O’ Texas Federal Credit Union • Navy Federal Credit Union • Pentagon Federal Credit Union • Texas Partners Federal Credit Union • Texell Credit Union • USAA Financial Center KDHNEWS.COM
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Food banks feed struggling families across Central Texas Baptist Benevolence Ministry Baptist Benevolence Ministry is a collection of five Copperas Cove Baptist churches where Copperas Cove families can get food, clothing and financial assistance from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. It operates at 507 N. Fifth St. Its operations are limited to families receiving food once a month. Call 254542-6780.
There are several area food pantries with volunteers who can’t stomach seeing others going hungry. Killeen Food Care Center The Killeen Food Care Center serves more than 80,000 clients and distributes more than 250,000 pounds of food a month every year. It is operated by co-directors Ann and Gerald Farris. For more than 20 years, the nonprofit, faith-based Food Care Center has met these needs with care and compassion, fulfilling the mission of “standing in the gap.” “Food is provided to individuals, families, organizations, churches and community service workers based on need,” Ann Farris said. No requirements have to be met to receive food from the center. New clients need to bring with them their photo identification, proof of address with a letter or bill and income information. Food is provided from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours from 4 to 7 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. The Food Care Center is located at 210 N. 16th St. in Killeen. Donations are accepted. Items accepted include: fresh breads and pastries, canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs and dairy products, baby formula, water and juices, and fresh or frozen meats. Call 254-554-3400 or visit www.foodcare. org. Southside Food Pantry Southside Food Pantry is a cooperative food pantry program also providing free food to families in need. The Southside Food Pantry is open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 1505 Trimmier Road in Killeen. Applications for service are required, and some restrictions apply. Call 254-526-3041. Operation Phantom Support Operation Phantom Support is one of Killeen’s newest food pantries. Opening in June, the organization’s food pantry
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is named after one of its biggest supporters, Nancy Miller, and dedicated in memory of her father, Dale Miller, a World War II and Korea veteran. It is under the direction of retired Sgt. 1st Class John Valentine. The nonprofit serves soldiers, veterans and their families in Central Texas. Food pantry hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays at 217 E. Avenue C in downtown Killeen. Call 254-233-1441 or go to www.operationphantomsupport.org. Harker Heights Food Care Center On average, about 350 families, or more than 1,000 individuals, are fed a month from the Harker Heights Food Care Center. It is under the direction of Linda Dawson. Families and individuals receiving the food submit an application, which follows the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s guidelines for monthly income. An average household size coming through the center each month has about three or four family members, which the USDA requires them to make about $3,000 or less a month to receive assistance. The center is open from 8 to 11:30 a.m. the first, third and fourth Saturday of each month. Dawson said people also may call her at 254-813-5333 if they want to drop off a donation at the center, which is at 100 E. Ruby in the Harker Heights First Baptist Church. Gift cards, donations and checks can be made to the Harker Heights Food Care Center, P.O. Box 2238, Harker Heights, TX 76548. Go to www.hhfoodcenter.org.
My Brother’s House Food Pantry My Brother’s House” Food Pantry is operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Holy Family Catholic Church in Copperas Cove. It serves Copperas Cove and Kempner residents with proof of identification. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. It is located at 107 Lyons St. in Copperas Cove. Contact Lynn Capps at 254-547-5206 to volunteer for assistance, or go to http:// hf-cc.org/st-vincent-de-paul-svdp. The Cove Little House The Cove Little House is operated by the Church of Christ and started with mothers in the congregation sharing clothes. Clothing items for all ages, household goods, and emergency food are offered free of charge to anyone in need. It is open to the public 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday at 306 W. Avenue E. in Copperas Cove. Call 254-547-3509. Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter Copperas Cove gives food once a month to those living in Copperas Cove, Kempner, Fort Hood and Lampasas. Hours of operation are from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 108 E. Halstead Ave. in Copperas Cove. Call 254-547-4673. Nolanville Food Pantry Nolanville Food Pantry is operated by Mary Faye McDonald through Capital Area Food Bank. The food pantry is open from 3 to 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 200 N. Main St. Call 254-698-6820.
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Students at Clements/Parsons Elementary School in Copperas Cove collected items to donate to children in Families in Crisis shelters across Central Texas.
Homeless shelter opening in Killeen
Families In Crisis Inc., a nonprofit United Way organization, houses, supports and empowers people experiencing family violence, sexual violence and homelessness in Bell, Coryell and Hamilton counties, including Fort Hood. All services are confidential and free of charge. Founded in 1980 in response to the need for services for survivors of family violence in the Fort Hood area, the agency was started by a group of volunteers in donated office space and has since evolved into a multiservice organization with 29 employees. Families In Crisis offers clients assistance, encouragement, and empowerment throughout the rebuilding process, helping them discover the tools within themselves to recover from violence and/or homelessness and lead stable, economically viable lives. The agency offers emergency safe shelter at two locations, a 65-bed facility in Killeen and a 15-bed facility in
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Temple, as well as outreach services to survivors not seeking shelter at locations in Killeen, Temple and Copperas Cove. Services include crisis intervention counseling, safety planning, hospital accompaniment, life skills classes, provision of food and necessary items, information and referral, and transitional housing assistance. Families In Crisis also provides rental assistance and supportive services to low-income veterans and their families, and is in the process of renovating a building in Killeen to be used as a 75-bed homeless shelter. The homeless shelter, named Friends In Crisis, will open its doors in November. The 24-hour hotline can be reached at 1-888-799-SAFE. For more information about services or volunteer opportunities, call 254-634-1184 in Killeen, 254-7737765 in Temple, or go to www.familiesincrisis.net.
Shelters offer resources for homeless For more than 19 years, the Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter Inc. has provided shelter and support for homeless residents in Bell and Coryell counties. Located at 108 E. Halstead Ave. in Copperas Cove, the shelter serves as the emergency food pantry for residents in Copperas Cove, Kempner, Lampasas and Fort Hood. It provides two- to four-week emergency shelter for homeless residents. The emergency shelter is based on a firstcome, first-serve basis and has provided area residents with shelter since January 1996. The shelter is equipped with men’s and women’s houses, as well as a family house. Shelter office hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Food pantry hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The shelter accepts baby supplies, household goods, furniture, food items and financial donations. Go to www.covehouse. org or call 254-547-4673. In 2013, Cove House opened a free clinic to individuals and families in the area.
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The clinic is expected to serve over 500 patients in 2015. Open Tuesdays, sign-in is from 5 to 6 p.m. The free clinic is located in the Lovett Ledger Medical Plaza at 806 E. Avenue D, Suite D, in Copperas Cove.
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The Heritage House of Central Texas opened in 2013 in the Bell County Help Center, 718 N. Second St., Killeen. The nonprofit organization provides crisis intervention, counseling, referral services, job skills training and an empowerment program that teaches life skills. It also provides a safe place for people to go in bad weather during the day. Heritage House accepts individuals and families who walk-in as well as referrals. Walk in hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointment hours are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. The center has on-site case managers and counselors to assist residents in becoming self-sufficient. Go to www.heritagehouseofcentraltexas.org or call 254-226-4072.
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Ariana McMaster, 19, helps Khali Castaneda, 4, with a donation for the Salvation Army in Killeen.
Salvation Army offers assistance The Salvation Army in Killeen offers services to low-income families in times of need through its international Christian faith-based organization. The Killeen organization has combined administrative operations, social services and a thrift store at 1306 E. Rancier Ave. The thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The human services branch of the organization is open 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. At the thrift store, people can purchase clothing, appliances, furniture and “knick-knacks.” Donations can be made to the thrift store during operational hours.
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The social services office offers help to area residents in trying times. Donations to the Salvation Army fund services such as rental assistance, utilities assistance and emergency transportation for those in need. The office also provides vouchers to the thrift store for people who can’t afford things or who have been through disasters, such as fire or flooding. The Salvation Army also accepts volunteers for its annual Angel Tree Program, which provides Christmas gifts to economically disadvantaged children, and partners with the Marine Corps for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. The Killeen location is headed by Christopher and Kelly Bryant. Call 254-634-7172.
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Moana Marquez learns about the American Red Cross during Emergency Preparedness Day in Killeen.
Red Cross ready to respond to disaster The American Red Cross, with offices in Waco, is ready to respond to any type of disaster in Central Texas. The Heart of Texas Area Chapter provides services to 17 Texas counties, including Bell, Coryell and Lampasas, as well as Fort Hood. Volunteers of all ages, skills and backgrounds and donations are always needed. Training classes in CPR, first aid, water safety and babysitting are available to individuals and businesses. Disaster assistance provides affected families with temporary shelter and food. Victims may also receive financial as-
sistance to replace clothing, medicines and essential household furnishings. Counseling and other services are available. Whether it is a birth of a child or the hospitalization of a parent, the Red Cross provides emergency communications, assistance and information. The Red Cross can also help with locating financial assistance, referrals and other social and government benefits. The Red Cross also arranges services, including donation recruitment through the area headquarters: 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 76710, (254) 523-4985 or go to www.redcross.org/tx/waco. KDHNEWS.COM
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Habitat helps make homeownership a reality
Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to create opportunities for all people to live in decent, durable shelter. The nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry builds simple, affordable housing for low-income families who cannot qualify for home financing from lending institutions. Qualified homeowners are only required to repay a low monthly mortgage payment at zero percent interest. Need is based on current living conditions and their inadequacy. Each family must perform a minimum number of “sweat equity” hours in the construction of homes and other community activities before work will begin on their home. The local Habitat organization serves Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties. The agency also operates a Habitat ReStore, a thrift shop for construction materials. Funds from the Re-Store are utilized to cover operating expenses allowing donations to be used for construction of homes. The ReStore is at 2601 Atkinson Ave. in Killeen. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The local organization is led by Ken Cates, executive director. Volunteers can get involved by working in the office, at the thrift store or on
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Habitat for Humanity helps builds homes for qualified applicants in the greater Fort Hood area.
build sites. The organization’s goal is to construct about four homes a year — more when possible.
To volunteer or donate items to the store, call 254-680-4007, email habitat@ fhahfh.org or go to www.fhahfh.org.
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HCCAA offers services in 17 Texas counties The nonprofit Hill Country Community Action Association, or HCCAA, offers a host of services to qualified individuals and families in Central Texas. The agency provides a variety of programs and services in 17 counties. Assistance includes paying energy bills, weatherizing homes, senior nutrition and more. Some of the services for seniors include outreach, nutrition and general counseling. Hot, nutritious lunches are served at the Killeen Senior Center and 11 other senior centers in the service area. Home-delivered meals are provided to home-bound seniors and persons with disabilities. The Energy Assistance program helps low-income households reduce their energy burden by paying utility bills. Crisis assistance may also be offered for utilities when there is a threat to the well-being of a member of the household such as an elderly or disabled person or children under the age of 5. The NEAT Audit software is used to assess homes for the weatherization program to help residents reduce their energy consumption by providing insulation, weather stripping, new doors and windows, and replacing inefficient heating and cooling appliances. RSVP provides civic participation and volunteer service opportunities to area
From left, Barbra Henlin, Estella Macias, Gloria Constancia, Vita Gordon, and Ninfa Reina play a game at the HCCAA Multi-Service Center in Killeen.
residents 55 years and older. The Head Start and Early Head Start Program is available for children from low-income families for newborns to age 5, and offers children the opportunity for early childhood education. Disability, dental care, nutritional and medical services are a few of the resources available to enrolled children. The organization has partnered with
the Central Texas Workforce Board to assist low-income families with paying for child care while the parents are working or in job training. The Hill Country Community Action Association Multi-Service Senior Center is at 916 Rev. R.A. Abercrombie Drive in Killeen. Call 254-699-8888. For more information, search HCCAA on the Web.
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Al Waite talks about the history of the former Bethel Primitive Baptist Church during an open house.
KAHA helps preserve city’s history The Killeen Area Heritage Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Killeen’s colorful, unique history. KAHA cares for a significant collection of photographs, documents and assorted artifacts demonstrating that history and shares it with Killeen residents and visitors. In addition, the organization invites
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anyone interested in local history to visit KAHA’s headquarters, the historic former Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, 400 S. Gray St., Killeen, deeded to KAHA in 1992. More information is available by calling 254.634.7750 or 254.699.5916, visiting KAHA’s website at killeenheritage.org or writing to KAHA, P.O. Box 11902, Killeen, TX 76547.
For residents who need assistance finding low-cost housing, the Killeen Housing Authority is available. The authority has two programs that give Killeen residents options for safe and affordable housing. Home-seekers who work with the authority have the option of public housing or voucher-based housing. There are often lengthy waiting lists for services, so it’s important to be proactive. The wait list for voucher-based housing closed and the leasing jurisdiction is limited to a 5-mile radius of the city of Killeen. It includes Killeen, Harker Heights and Nolanville. Both programs at the housing authority are funded partially by the national Housing and Urban Development Authority. Five commissioners appointed by the Killeen mayor conduct the business of the authority. The housing authority’s office, at 731 Wolf St., is based in Killeen, but the staff offers assistance to residents looking to move to Harker Heights and some areas of Nolanville. For more information, call 254-634-5243 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Apartment Association of Central Texas also plays an integral part in helping area residents find affordable housing. The association covers cities from Bartlett to Lampasas, including Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove. For more information, call 254-939-5655. The association’s office is at 1920 N. Main St. in Belton. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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National Night Out parties give police a chance to interact with members of the community.
Police foster community relationships In order to promote communication, trust and partnership with the community, local police departments offer a number of programs for residents and citizens. Area police departments engage in community events like block parties, educational programs and neighborhood watches. The biggest annual event for police departments is National Night Out. Police departments in Killeen, Copperas Cove and Harker Heights each participate in the annual event that is designed to let neighbors get to know each other and their police officers. The goal is for neighbors to become familiar with who should and should not be on their blocks. Fort Hood, Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove hold the event in early October. Residents throw parties and invite their neighbors. Police stop by each party to mingle with the residents they serve.
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Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove each offer a course that teaches residents the inner workings of their respective departments and what policing looks like on a day-to-day basis. Over the course of several weeks, students learn the structure of their police
department, how different units investigate different crimes, the practices and policies.
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To provide more eyes and ears for officers, local police participate in neighborhood watch programs. Alerting criminals to the presence of a neighborhood watch through street signs and window stickers can act as a preventive measure. A neighborhood watch is led by a block captain, who serves as the liaison between the police department and residents. Participants also learn simple crime prevention techniques such as making sure doors are locked, garage doors closed and valuables taken out of cars. Killeen Police Department also oversees Killeen Citizens on Patrol, a similar program. However, this volunteer program asks for people to actually patrol streets. It requires a background check, an eight-hour course and a ridealong with a police officer. For more information about Killeen police community outreach programs, call Tammy Moseley at 254-501-8805. Copperas Cove residents should contact Sgt. Martin Ruiz at 254-547-8222. In Harker Heights, call Sgt. Roosevelt Wilson Jr. at 254-699-7600. KDHNEWS.COM
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City shelters offer animal adoptions to area residents
The Animal Services Division handles all animal-related issues for the city of Killeen. Issues can include barking dogs, dangerous animals, strays and neglect. The Killeen Animal Services Unit provides a multitude of services to the community and is managed by Edward Tucker under the Killeen Police Department. The division also runs the Killeen Animal Shelter located at 3118 Commerce Drive. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Adoption fees are $25 for unaltered animals and $50 for sterilized cats and dogs. All dogs must now be microchipped to be adopted, so an additional $15 fee is added for that service. Animal Services officers respond to calls between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Concerns and complaints may be called in at 254526-4455 or reported to animal@killeentexas.gov. The shelter provides 24-hour service, as on-call employees will respond after hours for emergencies. After-hours emergencies can be reported by calling 254-501-8830 between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. The shelter works closely with area veterinarians, local rescue groups, volunteers and Petco in providing for and locating forever homes for the animals in their care. Employees assist in reuniting owners with lost animals, responding to reports of stray animals, investigating animal bites and animal cruelty cases, microchipping, animal rescues, and other animal services. The shelter’s rules dictate that stray animals are housed for a minimum of three days before they are considered for adoption. Owners who want to surrender animals, such as deploying Fort Hood soldiers, may do so at the shelter on weekdays. The shelter charges $30 for Killeen residents and $40 for nonresidents. There is no fee for stray animals to be deposited at the shelter during normal business hours. Anyone considering adoption or relinquishment of an animal should be prepared to present government-issued identification. Volunteers are welcome. A new ordinance went into effect
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Audra Edelen looks at Fancy, a 3-year-old Chihuahua, during a Killeen Animal Shelter adoption event.
in 2015. All cats and dogs more than 4 months of age living within the city limits are now required to be spayed or neutered and microchipped. The ordinance requires that all dogs and cats not owned for breeding purposes are spayed or neutered. In an effort to prevent pets from being at large, to reunite lost pets with their owners and to control animal overpopulation, Killeen City Council adopted changes to the city’s animal ordinance in November 2014 that established these new requirements. City officials said there are limited exceptions to the ordinance. Animals with a current breeding permit may be exempted from spaying and neutering but must have a veterinarian health statement that verifies a microchip with number. Competition animals may be exempted with from sterilization and microchipping with proper documentation. Medical reasons documented by a veterinarian may also exempt an animal from the new requirements. All dogs and cats that are processed through or held at the Killeen Animal Shelter will now be microchipped, if not already, before being released. A microchip fee will be added to impoundment or redemption fees, according to city regulations. When redeeming a pet, the owner must provide proof that the animal has been spayed or neutered. If the pet is
not sterilized, the owner must sign an agreement to have the animal sterilized within a specified period of time. Veterinarians offer spay, neuter and microchip services. Low-cost options can be found in local business listings. For photos and descriptions of animals available for adoption and a full list of ordinances, services and fees go to www.killeentexas.gov/animals.
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Harker Heights Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center is located at 403 Indian Trail. Adoption hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 254-953-5472. Copperas Cove The Animal Control Facility’s at 1601 N. First St. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call 254-547-5584. Texas Humane Heroes Originally CenTex Humane Society, the Second Chance Animal Shelter merged with the Humane Society of Williamson County to create Texas Humane Heroes. The no-kill shelter is at 5501 Clear Creek Road in Killeen. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. They are closed on Mondays. Call 254-526-6200 or go to www. texashumaneheroes.org.
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Guidelines govern gun ownership across Texas
Texas may be a gun-friendly state, but the state Legislature has several laws governing gun purchase, ownership and carrying by residents. The law can differ depending on the type of gun one plans to purchase and carry. Rifles or long guns are generally legal to purchase and possess at the age of 18. No one under 21 is allowed to purchase a handgun. Open carry of long guns or rifles is generally permitted by Texas law. However, it is possible to be cited for disorderly conduct for openly carrying a rifle in urban areas if law enforcement believes that act is intended to cause alarm. Texas laws allow for handgun owners to earn a concealed handgun license. All applicants must be 21 years old with a clean criminal history, including military service records and recent juvenile records. Convicted felons may not possess firearms and cannot apply for a CHL. Five years must also have elapsed since the conviction of either a Class A or Class B misdemeanor. Applicants also cannot be subject to a protective order, be addicted to drugs or alcohol, or unsound mind or delinquent in paying fines, fees, taxes, child support or student loans. Before getting a CHL, applicants must take a state-mandated course that includes all applicable laws for use of force and deadly force. The state requires applicants to pass an exam that covers conflict de-escalation, resolution, firearms safety, criminal trespass and obligations to retreat. Concealed handgun laws initially went into effect in 1995. However, the law was rewritten in 1997 to take care of some technicalities that created conflicts with alcoholic beverage license regulations. It is illegal to carry guns in many businesses, such as bars. Many other places, such as hospitals also prohibit the carry of guns. Guns are also illegal to bring into government buildings, school grounds, courts and airports. It is also illegal to discharge a firearm
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Cities enforce fireworks laws
Residents in Bell and Coryell counties are allowed to celebrate a special occasion or holidays like Fourth of July and New Year’s Day with fireworks, but must always be cognizant of frequent dry months that make fireworks unsafe. In both counties, fireworks can be bought, sold and used in unincorporated areas of the county, on property you own or with permission of the property’s owner. But if you’re inside the city limits of any Central Texas city, you may be breaking the law when entering a city with fireworks. Many cities have ordinances against setting off fireworks inside city limits. In Killeen, it is unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks within the limits of the city, and up 5,000 feet within the city limit. Copperas Cove also has made it illegal for any person to manufacture, assemble, store, transport, receive, keep, sell, offer, use, discharge, detonate, fire any fireworks of any description within the city. Harker Heights and Nolanville also prohibit the use of fireworks within the city limits. Violations of the various cities’ regulations could result in tickets and fines. Bell and Coryell residents should also be aware the county can also call for a burn ban, and prohibit fireworks countywide, in times of extreme dryness and high winds.
within the city limits of Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove. The state prohibits possession of the following weapons: explosive weapons, machine guns, short-barrel firearms, silencers, switch blades, brass knuckles,
zip guns and armor-piercing rounds. The state does not require any firearms to be registered. Texas residents are also not subject to any waiting periods for the purchase of handguns or rifles.
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United Way supports many nonprofits in Central Texas
The mission of the local United Way is to increase the organized capacity of the community to address the health and human service needs in the Fort Hood area. The Greater Fort Hood Area United Way assists a wide range of local organizations, from substance abuse centers to special-needs child care facilities. The United Way was established to support communities by raising funds for local charity organizations every year. The annual campaigns raise money and awareness with the hope the community will come together and live united. The United Way’s fundraising goal this year is $700,000. “It’s achievable,” Executive Director Aaron Montemayor said of this year’s goal. “We anticipate we should be able to achieve it, but we don’t know what’s going on with some businesses sometimes.” Montemayor said the organization uses the funds it receives to help provide human service programs to area residents in a timely manner. “Most processes are six months to a year to apply for funding,” Montemayor said. “We can respond, based on the need, very quickly.” United Way supports 26 charitable programs through its member agencies. The programs align with the organization’s four areas of focus — basic needs, education, financial independence and health. The United Way office is at 208 W. Avenue A, Killeen. Call 254-634-0660 or go to unitedway-gfha.org/index.html.
People participate in the United Way campaign kickoff luncheon at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. Funds raised benefit many programs in the community.
United Way of the Greater Fort Hood Area Agency List American Red Cross, Heart of Texas Area Chapter 4224 Cobbs Drive Waco, TX 76710 Amy Grace, Executive Director 254-523-4985, Ext. 1117 254-200-4400 / Fax 254-200-4555 Cell: 254-447-1625 amy.grace@redcross.org Aware Central Texas (ACT) 903 N. Main Street Belton, TX 76513
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Ms. Sue Ellen Jackson, Executive Director 254-939-7582 / Fax 254-939-1957 sejack1952@aol.com Bell County Human Services 718 N. 2nd Street, Suite-B Killeen, TX 76541 519-3360/Fax 519-3366 (Admin 519-3802) SEND Correspondence/Checks: Bell County Auditor’s Office P.O. Box 454 Belton, TX 76513
254-933-5781 ronda.montgomery@co.bell.tx.us tonya.elliott@co.bell.tx.us Armed Services YMCA-Killeen 415 N. 8th Street Killeen, TX 76541 Tony Mino, Executive Director 634-5445/Fax 634-4202 tmino@asymca.net Care Counseling Services 2505 Washington Ave.
COMMUNITY Waco, TX 76710 Nick Vache, Outpatient Manager 254-224-8880 ext. 2778 Fax 254-756-2145 nvache2cenikor.org CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties 2820 W. Avenue O, Suite B-2 Temple, TX 76504 Mance Bowden, Exe Dir. 254-774-1881 / Fax 254-844-270-3941 ed.bccasa@outlook.com Central Texas 4C, Inc. P.O. Box 367 Temple, TX 76503 Janell J. Fraizer, Executive Director 254-778-0489 Fax 254-778-4655 Cell: 254-718-9057 4c@vvm.com Central Texas Youth Services Bureau, Inc. 204 North East Street, Suite A Belton, TX 76513 Keith Wallace, Ex. Director 254-939-3466/Fax 254-939-2103 ctysbtx@swbell.net Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas, Inc. 402 North Main St. Belton, TX 76513 Michelle Carter, Executive Director 254-939-2946 Fax 254-939-2939 Cell: 254-913-7434 michelle@cacct.com Christian Farms-Treehouse, Inc. 3804 Riverside Trail Temple, TX 76502 Ms. Cotti Huggins, Interim Executive Director 254-933-9400/Fax 254-933-7861 chuggins@cfth.org Communities In Schools of Greater Central Texas, Inc. 4520 E. Central Texas Expressway, Suite 106 Killeen, TX 76543 Michael Dewees, Director 554-2132/2195, Fax 554-2723 michael.dewees@cis-tx.org Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter P.O. Box 1808 Copperas Cove, TX 76522 Benjamin Tindall, Manager
547-HOPE/4673/Fax 547-7653 bhawkins@covehouse.org Emancipet 7010 Easy Wind Dr. Ste 260 Austin, TX 78752 Amy Mills, Executive Director 512-587-7729/fax 512-501-6403 amy.mills@emancipet.org Families in Crisis, Inc. P.O. Box 25 Killeen, TX 76540-0025 William Hall, Director of Operations Suzanne Armour, Director 634-1184/Fax 526-6111 ficinc@earthlink.net Food Care Center P.O Box 1656 Killeen, TX 76541 Ann & Gerald Farris Ex. Director 554-3400 / 554-2778 fax annfarris@embarqmail.com Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. 2601 Atkinson Ave. Killeen, TX 76543 Ken Cates, Executive Director 254-680-4007 / fax 680-4839 catesk49@gmail.com Girl Scouts of Central Texas 3700 W. Waco Drive Waco, TX 76710-5347 Danielle Quist Rodgers, Program Specialist 254-756-4497 Fax 254-756-3237 1-800-733-0011 danielleq@gsctx.org 2909 Lake Road Killeen, TX 76543 Valerie Bravo, Membership Development Executive-Area II 254-634-0683 Fax 254-634-2910 valerieb@gsctx.org Greater Killeen Free Clinic Marlene DiLillo, Exe Director 718 N. 2nd Street, Ste A Killeen, TX 76541 Office: 254-618-4211 Fax: 254-618-4208 Cell: 254-289-5003 mdilillo@gkfclinic.org Heritage House of Central Texas P. O. Box 1588 Killeen, TX 76540
254-449-5439 / Fax 254-634-2586 Michael Christ, Executive Director mchrist@hhct.org HCCAA Senior Center P.O. Box 846 San Saba, TX 76877 325-372-5167/Fax 325-372-3526 Tama Shaw, Ex. Director Ext 236/235 tshaw@hccaa.com HCCAA-Copperas Cove-,multi-Service Center 1012 North Drive Copperas Cove, TX 76522 547-6022/Fax 547-5234 HCCAA-Killeen, multiservice center 916 Reverend Abercrombie Dr. Killeen, TX 76543 Sandra Mendoza, Director 699-8888/Fax 699-9358 Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America 850 Cannon Drive Hurst, TX 76054 817-231-8500 Fax 817-231-8600 Michael Wright, Finance Director 817-231-8507 miwright@bsamail.org Waco Office 254-772-8932 Fax 254-772-8933 Military Child Education Coalition 909 Mountain Lion Circle Harker Heights, TX 76548 Cindy Simerly, Vice President Fund Development & Marketing 254-953-1923 ext. 1127 / fax 254-953-1925 Cell: 254-541-3112 cindy.simerly@militarychild.org Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children 19051 FM 2484 Killeen, TX 76576542 254-554-5555 / Fax 254-773-9952 Laura Nickel, lauran@varietytexas.org Samantha Roberts, Volunteer Coordinator samanthar@varietytexas.org The Refuge Corporation 811-A Martin Luther King Dr. Copperas Cove, TX 76522 Joseph Solomon, Exe Director 547-6753 / 547-8937 Fax 547-9182 (direct office fax) jsolomon@chop.org KDHNEWS.COM
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Cortez Munguia participates in the tug-of-war at Copperas Cove City Park during the Boys & Girls Club’s Day for Kids.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas offer many programs The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas provide diverse programs and activities that are structured around five core areas: character and leadership, education and career, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation and specialized programs. Children ages 6 to 18 in Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties have a safe haven to learn, play and grow. Besides the individual clubs, there are clubs located in 16 middle and high schools throughout Killeen and Copperas Cove. The Clements Teen Center at 2900 E. Elms Road in Killeen provides an indoor air-conditioned gym for basketball, volleyball and offers many arts and crafts classes, leadership training and lifestyle skills. Bigham Unit facilities located at 304 W. Avenue B in Killeen include a game room, computer lab, outdoor playground and arts and crafts. Also in Killeen is the Woody Hall Unit at 5100 Trimmier Road with a pool, gymnasium, and education rooms. The Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove at 2777 Farm-to-Market 116 features a computer lab, arcade and movie room, and learning lab. The Lampasas Club at 107 N. Main St. offers a full meal after school and homework assistance, plus a technology and learning center and sports
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David Rainey, left, and Austin Hunter participate in an activity at the Clements Boys & Girls Club.
activities year-round. Gatesville Branch 2533 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528 254-865-8347 Georgetown Branch 1200 W. 17th St., Georgetown, TX 78628 512-868-3700 Marlin Branch 207 Kendrick St., Marlin, TX 76661
254-804-0014 Belton Christian Youth Center 505 E. Avenue C, Belton, TX 76513 254-939-5759 Ralph Wilson Youth Club 1400 E. Avenue B, Temple, TX 76501 254-773-9001 For more information, go to www. bgctx.org or call 254 699-5808.
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Girl Scouts pack cookies to send to Fort Hood troops serving overseas.
Girl Scouts builds confidence, character Encouraging girls to become young women of courage, confidence, and character is the main goal of Girl Scouts of Central Texas. From the time they earn their first badge as a kindergarten-aged Daisy to the proud moment when they earn their Gold Award in high school for completing a life-changing, independent project of their own, Girl Scouts thrive in a fun, girls-only environment that gives them the tools and the space to lead. The Central Texas council is one of seven high-performing councils in the state. For the many transient military families in the Killeen area, the local council provides a sisterhood of comfort and stability, said Membership Development Executive Amanda Ray. “We operate as one council with separate service units in specific areas. There are five units in this area, and we help connect families with the service area that’s most convenient for them.” All programs are girl-inspired with
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an emphasis on providing meaningful leadership experience. Whether they’re learning to write computer code to design their own game or hitting an archery target for the first time at summer camp, Girl Scouts cultivate their own unique spirit of adventure. Girl Scouts is open to girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. They make contributions to society through community service; enjoy fun projects, field trips, and camps together; learn to resolve interpersonal conflicts; and make informed decisions while working in a team atmosphere to accomplish goals. Ray said there is always a need for leaders and other volunteers. For those interested, potential duties including helping with the individual programs, serving on committees, managing cookie sales, and leading troops. The Killeen Girl Scouts office is at 2909 Lake Road. Call 254-634-0683 or go to www.gsctx.org.
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Angel Caldero of the Longhorn Council Boy Scout Troup 221 looks over the fallen heroes memorial at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend.
Boy Scouts offer variety of programs For decades, Boy Scout programs have provided the opportunity for area youths to learn to grow into strong men and adults of great character. In the greater Killeen area, the Leon Valley District of the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts serves boys and young men ages 6 to 20. The Leon Valley District encompasses Fort Hood, Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove and Gatesville. Belton, Temple and Salado are included in the Chisholm Trail District. On the west end of the area, the Pecan Valley District covers Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Lampasas, San Saba, Lometa and several other cities. Programs include levels for boys in first through 12th grades, and the program achieves the Boy Scout objectives of developing character, citizenship and personal fitness. “There are a lot of benefits of this program,” Senior District Executive Devon Langford said. “It really brings an outdoor experience most youths
would not experience. Scouting builds trust, rapport with youth and adults and provides a bonding experience — the kids find friends immediately.” An additional program, the Venture Crew, is available for both boys and girls ages 14 to 20. The program provides hobbies that teach leadership skills, sports and gives them the opportunity to teach others. “Venture Crew is the high adventure portion of traditional scouting,” Langford said. “Kids can earn the equivalent of an Eagle Scout rank. We’ve got specialized areas such as scuba diving, sea-based activities, rappeling and rock climbing. There are two programs in Harker Heights and Copperas Cove, and we have an Explorer Post through the Killeen Police Department for kids ages 14 to 21 who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.” Langford said the program serves more than 1,200 local children. Go to www.beascout.org or call 254-2511178. KDHNEWS.COM
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ASYMCA expands service in community The Armed Services YMCA Killeen provides free or low-cost youth development, fitness and recreational programs to the military and their families. All ASYMCA programs are open to all community members. Today, Central Texans are served by ASYMCA centers in Killeen, Copperas Cove and Harker Heights. The Armed Services YMCA is the largest provider of school-age child care in Central Texas area, providing care to nearly 1300 children daily. The ASYMCA Killeen serves children in 39 elementary schools in the Killeen, Copperas Cove, Florence, Belton and Lampasas school districts. Child care services children start at 6 a.m. until school starts, and after school until 6 p.m. The ASYMCA also offers services on teacher in-services days and spring and winter breaks. The ASYMCA also offers Summer Camp when school is out from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and ASYMCA provides a variety of activities, field trips, playtime, arts and crafts and youth development activities. The main office of the Armed Services YMCA Killeen is at 415 N. Eighth St., Killeen. This serves as a training site and administrative offices. The Armed Services YMCA Killeen–Harker Heights Program Center is located at 100 E. Beeline Lane, Harker Heights. This center serves as a youth center for children ages 10-18, and provides a variety of programs to include community service activities, STEM programs, Martial Arts and field trips. This also is a place for kids to hang out, and there are games consoles, TVs, pool tables, basketball court, computers, snack bar and a movie theater. Also located on the premises is the ASYMCA Aquatic Center, which is open during the summer months with a fully staffed pool and a spray pad. The ASYMCA has swim lessons for everyone from 6 months to adults, with morning and evening classes. The Armed Services YMCA Killeen– Copperas Cove Family Center is located at 501 Clara Drive, Copperas Cove. This facility holds activities for the whole family, as it offers a basketball court, snack bar, teen center and fitness area.
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The Armed Services YMCA is building a new family recreation center on Mountain Lion Road in Harker Heights. It’s set to open this spring.
The building offers a staffed child-watch area for members who work out, get personal training or are involved in Zumba, yoga, martial arts, running group, Home School P.E., boot camps and Bitty Sports, with some offered free with memberships or at low cost. In spring 2016, the Armed Services YMCA Killeen-Harker Heights Facility location at 110 Mountain Lion Road, Harker Heights within Purser Park, will open. This will be a facility containing more than 50,000 square feet and will have an indoor pool, indoor running track, fitness area and warm-water therapy pools, and rooms to provide speech, occupational and physical therapy provided by Seton Medical Center Harker Heights. The Armed Services YMCA Killeen is always looking for volunteers, employees, donations and community partners. For more information, call 254.634.5445 or visit www.asymca.net or facebook. com/asymcakilleen.
Seniors socialize at area centers Several senior centers are available for Central Texans age 50 and over, offering a variety of activities and events.
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Killeen has two senior centers open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours on Tuesdays until 9:30 p.m. The Bob Gilmore Center is on the north side at 2205 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. (phone: 254-699-17171) and the Lions Club Park Senior Center on the south side at 1700-B E. Stan Schlueter Loop (phone: 254-501-6399) with a combined membership of over 7,000 people. Membership is free, regardless of residency, provided a person is 55 years of age. A person under 55 may join provided their spouse is 55 and a member. Both centers provide a daily hot lunch at 11:30 a.m. for only $3 per member. “We are blessed to have two marvelous senior centers for senior adults to participate in. It’s a wonderful venue for a newcomer who wants to have fun and blend in,” said Debbie Edwards, senior centers manager for the city of Killeen. There are numerous activities, including daily exercise classes (i.e. aerobics, circuit training, ripped, Sit n’ Be Fit, Zumba, line dancing, yoga, Tai Chi or exercising on the equipment in the state-of-the-art Gary Purser Jr. Fitness Room); art and craft classes (i.e. pottery, ceramics, fine art, scrapbooking/card making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc.); numerous table games, computer, driver safety, grief counseling, keyboard, etc., classes, billiards, trips (local and exotic) and all kinds of parties and celebrations among other activities to partake in. “Really, there are activities of interests for all,” Edwards said. “Of course, we have more laid-back activities like reading a good book from our library, watching a movie or just good ol’ fashioned conversation, which is always fun. “The city’s senior program is the best kept secret in this area,” Edwards said. “However, the nicest comment we hear all the time is that it doesn’t seem like a senior center. ... I guess that’s because it’s noisy with life!”
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In Harker Heights, the Senior Recreation Program is part of the city’s Parks & Recreation Department. With over 300 members, the program offers a variety of activities for all abilities and interests. From canasta to Granny Basketball, there is something for everyone at the center. “We have seen the program grow over the past few years and we are adding different activities based on everyone’s interest levels,” said Heather Cox, activities coordinator. The program is at the Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing. Registration is free and there are no membership fees. Daytrips are offered at minimal or no cost to the member. Regular activities include board and card games, pickle ball, painting, and line dancing. For more information, call Cox at 254-953-5493.
COPPERAS COVE
Located in the Human Resources Building at 1012 North Drive, Suite 5, the Copperas Cove Senior Activity Center accepts people age 50 or older. It is dedicated to serving the seniors in this area with enrichment programs that encourage a healthy lifestyle and provide social interaction. These programs include lunch twice a week, a big breakfast once a month, and a potluck monthly (the center provides the main dish and the seniors provide the sides). Health checks are offered twice a month, and exercise classes are offered three times a week, as well as a monthly foot clinic. Recreational activities include Bingo on Tuesdays and Fridays each week, a crochet/knit group on Monday, card and dominos games throughout the week, and scheduled time for fellowship once a week. In addition, there are new programs such as “Dining with Friends,” that involves visiting local restaurants each month to encourage activity, good food and conversation. Call 254-547-6049. KDHNEWS.COM
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Central Texas festivals offer something for everyone
Central Texas offers a variety of fairs and festivals throughout the year. Here’s a sampling:
MARCH
Take 190 West Art Festival, Killeen — This arts fest has quickly gained in popularity among artists and art lovers. The two-day event attracts sculptors, painters and authors, including young writers and artists from area schools. Go to: take190west.com. The Army Marathon, From Killeen to Belton — “We Run with Heroes” is the theme of this marathon that raises money for qualified veteran charities. Runners can choose from a full marathon, half marathon, 5K or the handcycle marathon. Go to: thearmymarathon.com Wildflower Arts & Crafts Fair, Salado — Patrons can enjoy more than 50 tents of art, entertainment and food. Arts and crafts include everything from scrapbooking to oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels and woodwork, sculpture and jewelry. Go to: salado.com
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Celebrate Killeen — This festival celebrates Killeen’s diversity. It features many international foods, multicultural entertainment performed by local artists, a statewide slow-pitch softball tournament, a 5K fun run and a car show. Go to: killeentexas.gov Bloomin’ Fest, Lampasas — Springtime gardening is the focus of Bloomin’ Fest. Attend the free demonstrations on how to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables in Central Texas. Kids can romp in a play area and live bands perform. Go to: lampasaschamber.org
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Rabbit Fest, Copperas Cove — Rabbit Fest is a four-day arts and crafts festival that draws more than 30,000 people annually. The family-friendly festival offers a live rabbit display, a parade, carnival
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Games and rides on the Midway are visited by festival goers at Rabbit Fest in Copperas Cove.
rides, food and craft vendors and live entertainment. Go to: rabbitfest.com Rodeo Killeen — Rodeo lovers kick up their spurs for this family favorite event. PRCA riders compete in bareback rid-
ing, barrel racing, and bronc riding, bull riding and steer roping. Additional events include a children’s stick horse parade and a Rodeo Queen competition. Go to: rodeokilleen.com Continued, page 144
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About 30,000 people turn out each year for the Fourth of July parade and celebration in downtown Belton.
Central Texas Airshow, Temple — This three-day show is a rare chance to see spectacular airplanes in action. The show is filled with static displays and the AeroShell Acrobatic Team, featuring a wing walker. The event is held at the Temple Airport. Go to: centraltexasairshow.com
JUNE
Florence Friendship Days Festival, Florence — The small town of Florence loves to celebrate its friendliness. Events include the Miss Friendship Pageant and baby pageant, a live auction, a Kiddie Parade and parade down Main Street, a washer tournament and Cow Chip Contest. Vendor booths downtown feature arts, crafts, food and more. A street dance with live music caps off the festival. Go to: florencechamberofcommerce. org
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JULY
Fourth of July Parade Celebration & PRCA Rodeo, Belton — Belton’s 4th of July Parade is an American classic, with about 30,000 spectators coming out to see decorated vehicles, antique cars and floats and marching units. Throughout the entire weekend, including the rodeo, the patriotic event draws about 50,000 people. Go to: rodeobelton.com
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The Flavors of Central Texas, Killeen — All of the area’s best restaurants and caterers gather under one roof, so everyone can sample their finest dishes. There is also a cooking competition, cooking demonstrations and a silent auction. Go to: killeenchamber.com
SEPTEMBER
The Central Texas Food, Wine & Brew
Festival, Harker Heights — A little bit of everything is available at the area’s largest food and wine festival. Learn wine basics at the Wine 101 class and sample Texas craft beers. The event features live culinary chef demonstrations and a people’s choice beer and wine competition. Go to: hhfoodandwine.com Four Winds Intertribal Society Powwow, Killeen — Providing a unique cultural and educational experience, the annual powwow showcases Native American life. More than 15 different nations are represented with eight dance competitions and Indian arts and crafts vendors. Go to: fourwindstx.blogspot.com Puppypalooza, Harker Heights — Bring your dog to the free event filled with dog-friendly activities, such as an agility course and swimming for dogs. Continued, page 146
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“Kobe” and his owner, Gladys Yoshinaka, take advantage of the agility course at Barktoberfest in Killeen. The event is held each October.
The contests include Best Dog Trick, Dog & Owner Look-A-Like, Best Dressed and Biggest & Smallest Dog. The event also includes dog-friendly vendors. Go to: www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us
OCTOBER
Monster Dash — The Rotary Clubs of Copperas Cove, Harker Heights and Killeen join together to raise funds for youth oriented, local projects. Participants can select the Monster Dash 5K walk/run, or 5K team competition or the 1/3 mile Little Monster Dash for children 10 years old and under. Children 10 years old and younger can participate in a costume competition. Go to: www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us
DECEMBER
Frost Fest, Harker Heights — Santa comes to town each year to help kick off the Christmas season. The free event includes tasty treats with plenty of hot chocolate, music and Christmas light displays. Go to: www.ci.harkerheights.tx.us Krist Kindl Markt, Copperas Cove — The first weekend in December comes to life in downtown Copperas Cove with the charm of a German Christmas. A parade, food, arts and crafts and entertainment highlight the weekend festivities. Go to:copperascove.com/specialevents/krist-kindl-markt
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Michael Coyle, 5, and Dillon Coyle, 2, talk with Santa about what they would like to receive for Christmas during the Krist Kindl Markt on Dec. 7, 2014, in Copperas Cove.
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Killeen guild promotes fine arts in Central Texas Founded in the 1960s, the Killeen Civic Art Guild has been the premier nonprofit organization for the encouragement and promotion of fine arts in Central Texas. The group’s goal is “to foster a fellowship of like-minded artist and crafts people by meeting and sharing our talents,” and it regularly showcases the creative works of local artists of all ages from the Killeen and Central Texas areas. Exhibits, workshops, competitions and demonstrations provide a variety of opportunities for artists and craftspeople, and the Guild also holds fundraising events that support local community needs. Artwork on display year-round at the Meadows Gallery at Killeen’s Vive Les Arts Theatre and the Killeen Civic and Conference Center is provided by the Guild. These exhibits are free and open to the public and feature a diverse range of media, including photography, threedimensional works and painting. Guild members have adjudicated art competitions, introduced techniques in various media and directed other art-related activities for teachers in the Killeen Independent School District, civic organizations and other groups. The KCAG is affiliated with the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Bell Fine Arts, the Barclay Arts Competition, the Taylor Art Guild, Thiel Silcox Art Competition and other area arts associations and organizations. Anyone interested in any type of creative endeavor, as well as those who just like looking at and discussing art are welcome to join the KCAG.
Movie theaters
Regal-Killeen Stadium 14 2501 E. Central Texas Expressway Killeen 254-953-3991 Cinemark at Market Heights 201 E. Central Texas Expressway Harker Heights 254-690-4581
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Marty Stanek of the Killeen Civic Art Guild instructs 10-year-old Jason Clever on painting techniques during the Take 190 West Art Festival.
Participation in scheduled events is voluntary and members are under no obligation to be “put to work,” according to the Guild. Many members cite the monthly general membership meetings as highlights of their experience, and mention networking with fellow artists, artisans and craftspeople as especially beneficial.
Annual membership fees are $10 for associate and student, $25 (prorated quarterly) for active. Located within the Killeen Arts and Activity Center at 802 N. Second St., Killeen, the studio is open 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, go to killeencivicartguild.org.
Cinergy Cinemas 402 Constitution Drive Copperas Cove 254-542-3861
Premiere Cinema + Imax 3111 S. 13th St. (Temple Mall) Temple 254-791-3900
Grand Avenue Theatre 2809 E. Oakmark Drive Belton 254-939-5000
Cinemark Temple and XD 4501 S. General Bruce Drive Temple 254-773-8497
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Explore space and more at Mayborn Science Theater
The Mayborn Science Theater opened its doors in 2003 and has grown into the only full-scale digital entertainment venue in the area. Located on the campus of Central Texas College, the theater uses state-ofthe-art technology for projecting images on its 60-foot domed screen for an immersive experience with its full-dome shows and laser light shows that combine 3D graphics, laser-generated colors and 15,000 watts of digitally reproduced sound. The Mayborn Science Theater offers weekend evening shows, Saturday and weekday matinees. It also features monthly star tours of the night sky, fun-filled science classes for youngsters and educational science exhibits for the public to enjoy. In addition, the Mayborn Science Theater hosts group shows, field trips, birthday parties and school programs. Groups of up to 180 people may reserve the theater for private showings, meetings or functions. Membership to the Mayborn Science Theater is also available. Benefits include free admission to shows, members-only invites to premieres, special screenings and events, guest passes and discounted or free admissions to more than 250 museums, ASTC science centers, arboretums and aquaria across the country. The office is open from 8 a.m. to noon,
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Children learn about weather phenomena at the Mayborn Science Theater at Central Texas College.
Monday through Thursday. at 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX 76540.
Call 254-526-1800 or go to www. starsatnight.org for more information and show descriptions.
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Learn about area’s past at Bell County Museum The Bell County Museum has become a popular tourist attraction and a fun place to learn about Texas history. The 16,000-square-foot facility located in downtown Belton has both permanent and temporary exhibits, but the biggest draw continues to be the Gault Site. According to the museum’s website, the permanent exhibit includes large murals, discovery drawers, microscopes and the film “The Gault Project: An Adventure in Time,” funded by the Texas Historical Foundation. While the museum’s exhibit shows what archaeologists have found on the site, the real gem is exploring it. The Gault Site has been home to human beings for more than 13,000 years. It is located in the Balcones Ecozone (the boundary zone of the Edwards Plateau and the Black Prairie and Coastal Plain Ecozone) near Florence. The analysis of materials at the Gault Site provides archaeologists with a unique look into the lifestyles of the earliest people in Texas and, by extension, the earliest peoples in the Americas. The museum owns more than 12,000 objects related to Bell County and Central Texas. From projectile points made by early peoples to real-life clothing from the 18th through the 20th centuries, the museum regularly rotates artifacts and exhibits. Call 254-933-5243 or go to www.bellcountymuseum.org.
The Bell County Museum’s collection includes traveling exhibits that rotate throughout the year.
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Community theaters entertain area residents
Live theater aficionados have two local nonprofit community-based indoor stages to enjoy: Killeen’s Vive Les Arts Theatre and the Temple Civic Theatre. Both have a subscription series, as well as sell tickets on a per-show basis and present a range of theatrical offerings for the remainder of 2015 through 2016. Vive Les Arts Theatre, celebrating its 40th anniversary season, revels in its 400-seat, proscenium arch stage and is equipped with state of the art lighting instruments and audio technology. Funded by the City of Killeen’s hotel and motel taxes, grants including the Texas Commission on the Arts, season memberships, fundraisers and other contributions, the 501(c)(3) organization stages four main stage shows, three children’s shows, traveling productions and other special events. VLA’s 2015-16 main stage roster includes “Young Frankenstein,” “Boeing Boeing,” “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” and “The Nerd,” along with a full schedule of children’s shows and workshops. Expect a yet-to-be-announced grand soiree to celebrate the theater’s 40th anniversary, as well as the latest incarnation of the “Legends of” musical series — rumored to be big band swing music. Vive Les Arts Theatre is at 3401 S. W.S. Young Drive. For more information, call 254-526-9090 or go to vlakilleen.org. For 49 years, the Temple Civic Theatre has staged performances of original and time-honored plays, and the remainder of its 2015-16 season includes “Clue, the Musical,” “Circle Mirror Transformation,” “Our Town,” “Sealed For Freshness” and “Seussical the Musical,” plus other shows for children and special events. TCT’s intimate seating and thrust stage impart a cozy audience experience and, like Killeen’s VLA, the all-volunteer actors and backstage crew never lack for an abundance of enthusiasm and esprit de corps. Temple Civic Theatre is at 2413 S. 13th St., Temple. Call 254-778-4751 or go to artstemple.com for more information. The Goodnight Amphitheater at Tablerock Festival stages a variety of
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Vive Les Arts Theatre in Killeen stages performances for children and adults throughout the year.
shows and other events in its outdoor venues. The nonprofit’s magnum opus is “Salado Legends,” an epic musical/ historical drama that has a cast and crew of more than 100, plus livestock, uber-realistic pyrotechnics, actual black powder in the firearms and lots of singing and dancing, too. Tablerock also offers poetry fests, a Halloween “Fright Trail,” its 23rd annual production of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” and many other activities. The nine-plus acres that make up Tablerock is located at Royal Street and Tablerock Road in Salado, Call 254-947-9205 or go to tablerock.org for information. Devotees of classical music will be pleasantly surprised by the ambitious and sophisticated programs scheduled by the Central Texas Orchestral Society and the Temple Symphony Orchestra. Most CTOS concerts take place at Temple’s Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center, Mayborn Auditorium, at 3011 N. Third St., Temple. Call 254-
773-9926 or go to cacarts.org for more information. The Temple Symphony Orchestra, founded by conductor and musical director Thomas Fairlie, continues its 22nd season with an eclectic series. The orchestra’s string quartet performs a benefit concert on Nov. 1, followed by a Dec. 6 “Home for the Holidays” Christmas offering, a “Family Pops Concert” on March 5, 2016, an outing by the Temple Jazz Orchestra on April 2, and an all-Mozart finale set for April 30. The TSO features a pre-concert talk, Performance Prologue, free to ticket holders in the Backstage Theatre before each concert, designed for a lay audience of all ages that explores the stories behind the evening’s music. All TSO concerts take place in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center Auditorium, Temple College, 2600 S. First St., Temple. For tickets and more information, call 254-778-6683 or go to templesymphony.org.
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The Killeen Civic and Conference Center on W.S. Young Drive hosts public and private events its ballrooms and conference areas.
Hundreds of events each year at Killeen conference center The Killeen Civic and Conference Center, located at 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive, is the place to hold public and private events. Hosting conferences, meetings and parties of all sizes since 2002, the civic and conference center has a variety of rooms in its 63,000-square-foot floorplan. From an intimate party of 40 to theaterstyle seating for 2,000, the center is built to meet everyone’s needs. The facility contains a large ballroom that can accommodate banquet seating for 1,000 guests or can be divided into smaller spaces for 100 to 750 guests. Meeting rooms also are flexible as six separate rooms for up to 40 people or combined as pairs for 75. The Special Events Room comes with a view through its curved glass paneled walls. Its 3,500 square feet can host a banquet of 125 people or up to 250 theater-style. An executive board room, grand lobby and a full kitchen ensure that needs are met for all sizes and types of events. WiFi Internet access and on-site kiosks, projection and sound, video-conferencing and satellite capabilities are some of the many technical services available. The conference center complex also includes the Special Events Center that can be rented for events. The metalframe building is 53,000 square feet and plays host to a variety of events such as auctions, food drives and even roller derby.
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Sgt. Cynthia Fey, left, of the Texas Department of Public Safety, gives Allen Bassett job information during a job fair at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
The KCCC staff is experienced and ready to help plan any event. From scheduling, to room layouts to recommended caterers, you can expect full
service from staff to make your dream event a reality. For more information or to reserve a room, call 254-501-3888 or go to killeenciviccenter.com.
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The Central Texas State Fair is among hundreds of events each year at the Bell County Expo Center.
Bell County Expo brings in events
The Bell County Expo Center in Belton hosts large events and does so with style. Concerts, rodeos, trade shows, conferences and more take place there each year. Built in 1987, the county-owned facility hosts up to 300 events annually. The main arena, which seats 8,000 people, is the site of rodeos, horse shows, concerts and conventions of all types. It hosts area school graduations each spring. Musical acts include big-name rock, country, Christian and rhythm and blues groups. This year, four Jehovah’s Witnesses conventions brought in 20,000 people. Other events include circuses and arts and crafts shows. The Central Texas State Fair is a major attraction each September. Other facilities include the assembly hall with 17,000 square feet that can seat 800 people. It is used for banquets, trade shows and other events. A special events room can hold 200. A 120,000-square-foot expo building with 55,000 square feet of exhibit space and two dirt arenas hosts many equestrian and livestock shows. For booking Expo Center or for further information, go to www.bellcountyexpo.com or call 254-933-5353.
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CENTRAL TEXAS CHURCHES ADVENTIST • Iglesia Adventista 3705 Zephyr Rd., K 394-9980 • New Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church 4602 Clear Creek, K 554-7113 • Killeen Seventh-day Adventist Church 4700 E. Rancier, K 699-6263 ANGLIcAN • Christ the King Anglican Church (ACNA) 273 Country Rd. 4877, CC 394-0798 APOSTOLIC • Church of Jesus Christ House of Prayer 200 N. Gray St., K 554-7551 • Holy Temple of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc, 519 S. Pearl St., Belton 254-613-4591 • Jesus Name Apostolic Ministry 314 Casa Drive, CC 547-8358 • New Life Church 702 N. 8th St, K 618-5223 • New Apostolic Church 1207 Metropolitan Dr., K www.newapostolicchurch.org • New Harvest Apostolic Ministries 612 Gray St., K 383-5228 • Temple Of Faith Apostolic Ministries 808 N 8th St,, K (254) 247-1904 ASSEMBLY OF GOD • Betel Asamblea De Dios 413 N. 8th, K 634-3772 • Bethel Temple Assembly of God 3102 S. Hwy, 195, K 526-2003 • First Assembly of God 502 N. 38th St., K 699-1954 • First Assembly of God 2205 FM 3046, CC 547-3724 • First Assembly of God 1601 S. Harley, HH 699-4114 • First Assembly of God 2514 E. Hwy 190, L (512) 556-5185 • First Assembly of God 209 W. Hallmark, K 200-9356 • First Samoan Assembly of God 502 N. 38th St. Killeen, TX (254) 371-0347 • Five Hills Assembly of God 302 East Ave. D, CC 547-9155 • Full Gospel Killeen Church 1410 S. Trimmier, K 526-9048 • Korean Full Gospel Killeen Church 1410 S. Trimmier, K 526-7777 • Korean Full Gospel New Light Church 112 E. Hallmark Ave, K 628-1116
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Father Richard O’Rourke discusses the history of his parish, St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights.
• New Beginnings Assembly Corner of Hwy 190 and Indian Trail BAPTIST • 21st Century First Baptist Church North 10th Street, Nolanville • Anchor Of Hope Baptist Church 5700 FM 439, B 939-6044 • Bethel Baptist Church 508 East Jasper Drive, K • Bible Way Baptist Church 2306 S. FM 116, CC 547-8584 • Calvary Independent Baptist Church 13341 State Hwy 195, Killeen, TX 76542 • Central Korean Baptist Church 1200 Old FM 440, K 526-8840 • Clear Creek Baptist Church CC 547-2006 2.5 miles south on FM 2657 • Cedar Knob Baptist Church K 947-5250 • Cedar Valley Baptist FM 2843, Salado • Community Baptist Church Hwy 195 & Briggs Rd., K • Cornerstone Baptist Church 484 FM 3219, K 690-4114
• Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church 1212 East Veterans Memorial Blvd HH 254-535-3322 • East Lake Baptist Church 3213 Lake Rd., K 690-4400 • East Side Baptist Church 500 N. W.S. Young, K 634-0358 • Eastside Baptist Church 1202 MLK Jr. Dr., CC 547-3401 • Fairview Baptist Church 1202 Veteran’s Ave., CC 547-3421 • Faith Baptist Church Ann Blvd. & Ruby, HH 699-9184 • First Baptist Church of Copperas -Cove 300 W. Ave. B, CC 547-3717 • First Baptist Church of Killeen 3310 S WS Young Dr., K 634-6262 • First Baptist Church U.S. Hwy. 190, Kempner 512-932-3195 • First Baptist Church of Trimmier E. Trimmier and Chapparal Rd., K 634-9717 • First Community Baptist Church 1320 Georgetown Rd. CC. • Freedom Baptist Church 102 Northern Dove Ln., CC 518-0074
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CENTRAL TEXAS CHURCHES • Good News Baptist Church 204 West Ave. B, K 634-0497 • God’s Way Community Baptist Church 700 Whitlow Dr, K 690-0005 • Grace Baptist Church 947-5917 • Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church 4213-A East Veterans Memorial, 535-4908 • Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church 4201 S Zephyr Rd., K 680-4378 • Holy Light United Baptist Church 1602 S. Main, CC • Holy One Baptist Mission 211 E. Ave. C, K 519-3990 • The Homecoming 10060 E. Trimmier Rd., K 833-6359 • Killeen Baptist Temple 508 Jasper, K 526-4410 • Killeen Korean United Baptist Church 4103 Zephyr Rd., K 690-2233 • Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 7512 E Trimmier Rd, K, 501-9193 • Korean Memorial Baptist Church 113 S. 8th St., K • Korean Mission First Baptist N. 5th & Ave. B, CC 547-3717 • Lawler Baptist Church FM 2843 &CR 230, (254)793-2414 • Liberty Community Church 3002 Gus Drive, K 526-0114 • Light of Christ Missionary Baptist Church 307 East Avenue D, K, 254-634-9620 (Pastor Casey Jones Sr. - 554-5475) • Lifeway Fellowshi 4001 E. Elms Road at Stan Schlueter Loop • Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist 2901 Illinois, K 690-4521 801 R.A Abercrombie Dr.,K 690-4526 • Memorial Baptist Church 4001 Trimmier, K, 634-6882 • Missiona Bautista 54th & Turner K 699-5852 • Mountain View Baptist Church Corner of FM 2410 & Cedar Knob • Native American Baptist Fellowship Church 6161 S 5th St, Temple 721-5758 • Nolan Valley Baptist Church 13206 W. FM 93, Belton 939-8367 • NorthSide Baptist Church 1800 W Hwy 190, Nolanville, 690-6722 • Oak Hill Baptist Church FM 2657 and Boys Ranch Rd., CC 547-4623 • Pershing Park Baptist Church 1200 Old FM 440, K 634-1013 • Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana 4102 Turner Ave. & 54th St., K 634-0486 • Red Sea Baptist Church
1004 North 18th St., K, 628-8999 • Robertson Ave Baptist Church 305 E. Roberston Ave. CC 547-3155 • Second Street Baptist Church 1602 N. 2nd St. K 690-2886 • Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church 509 S. 42nd St., K 699-1956 • Skyline Baptist Church 906 Trimmier, K 699-4479 • Southern Hills Baptist Church South FM 116, CC 547-0009 • Sunset Baptist Church 814 W. Ave. C, K 634-5055 • Tabernacle Baptist Church 6601 S. Ft. Hood St. K, 554-2920 • Thy Word is Truth Christian Ministries Missionary Baptist 1803 Sherman Dr. K, 254-526-8310 • Trinity Baptist Church 403 FM 2410, HH 699-4436 • Triple 7 Baptist Fellowship, 1501 Riverside Dr., K 254-290-1552 • Westside Baptist Church K 628-1004 • Westview Missionary Baptist Church - ABA 1102 W. Main St., G 404-2316 • Unity Missionary Baptist Church 903 N. 1st, CC • Youngsport Baptist Church Rt. 2, Box 94, RM 2484, K 616-2484 BIBLE CHURCH • Grace Bible Church 1203 Winkler Ave., K 690-1728 • Instituto Biblico Hosanna 205 E. Hallmark Ave., Suite B, K 953-1113 • Killeen Bible Church 4717 Westcliff Road, K 690-4748 • Maranatha Bible Institute Harker Heights, 699-8400 BUDDHIST • Wat Pah Samarkki 20905 State Highway 195 K, 793-3713 • SGI-USA Killeen Activity Center 116 E. Ave. D, Killeen 554-6960 CAO DAI • Cao Dai Temple of Harker Heights 127 E. Ruby Rd., HH 699-5074 CATHOLIC • Red Team Chapel/58th St. Chapel Corner of 58th & Battalion, 288-6548 • Holy Family Catholic Church 1001 Georgetown Rd., CC 547-3735 • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 2903 E. Rancier, K, 634-7878
• St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church 1000 E. FM 2410, HH 698-4110 CHRISTIAN CHURCH • Cantico Nuevo 1801 Rancier, Killeen 258-2958 • Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1301 Trimmer, K 526-2179 • Copperas Cove Christian Church (disciple of Christ) 1908 Morrow D.C.C. 547-2486 • Iglesia Christiana Sinai 701E. Stan Schlueter Lp. K. 628-1539 • Deliverance and Praise Temple Church of God in Christ 702 Harley Dr., 699-4346 • Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1301 S. Trimmier, K 526-2179 • Copperas Cove Christian Church Disciples of Christ 1908 Morrow Dr., CC 547-2486 • Crestview Independent Christian Church 2608 S. FM 116, CC 547-4013 • Deliverance Ministries, Household of Faith, Church of the Living God, Inc. 329 Indian Trail, HH 519-4659 • The Fellowship of Praise & Worship 301-A S. Main St., CC 458-8429 • House of Refuge Ministries 908 Highland Ave., K 213-0465 • Iglesia Cristiana Sinai 701 E. Stan Schlueter Lp, K 628-1539 • Iglesia Cristiana Misionera A.I.C. 1801 Nathan Dr, K 633-6230 • Iglesia Cristiana Nueva Vida 3709 Zephyr Rd., K 680-4422 • Iglesia Cristiana Uncion y Poder 313 S. 1st. St., CC 518-4452 • Min. Divina Misericordia 205 E. Hallmark Ave., Suite B, K 953-1113 • Restoration Christian Church Upstairs National Bank, CC 520-5419 • Samoan Christians Fellowship Assembly 406 N. 4th St. K 542-3792, 628-5449 • Samoan Congregational Christian 1st Cav. Div. Memorial Chapel, FH Solid Rock Family Christian Center 340A Copperas Cove Plaza, CC 518-1411 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE • Christian Science Cowan Amenity Ctr., 1433 Cool Spring Way Sun City - Georgetown, 512-943-4784 CHURCH OF CHRIST • Central Union Church of Christ 3202 Westcliff Ste. 100, K • Church of Christ 400 N. W.S. Young Dr., K 634-7373 Continued, page 160 KDHNEWS.COM
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The male chorus from Westside Baptist Church performs during the grand opening worship service at the Light House Worship Center in Killeen.
• God’s Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ 500 S. 44th St., K • New Bethal Christian Worship Center 4013-A Stan Schlueter Lp, K 368-6400 • Power House 110 FM 2410 Suite A, HH 699-2127 • Trinity Cathedral Church of God in Christ 1312 George Town Road, CC - 547-5493 COWBOY • 5 Hills Cowboy Church 139 CR 4630 Kempner, TX 290-6005 • Maxdale Cowboy Church FM 2670 & Wolfridge Rd., Maxdale, TX, 254-368-2563 EASTERN ORTHODOX • Eastern Orthodox Call Father Paul Anderson at 254-768-7649 for service times, dates and locations. EPISCOPALIAN • Darnall Army Hospital FH 288-8850 St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 2800 Trimmier, K 634-7474
• St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 1602 South FM 116, CC 547-0331 • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 4th & Chestnut, Lampasas 556-5433 FULL GOSPEL • Bountiful Blessing Full Gospel Ministries 608 S. Ann St., HH 220-8899 • Grace Bible Fellowship 718 N. 2nd St., K 628-2111 • First Samoan Full Gospel Pentecostal Church Inc. 2602 S. FM 116, CC 245-2700 or 638-2900 • Full-Gospel Baptist Church Call for information 634-0940 • New Testament Christian Church 3500 Florence Rd., K 526-2149 • The Potter’s House Corner of 10th & Ave C, CC 547-7918 HEBRAIC ROOTS • B’nai Yisrael 2006 S. 57th St., T 598-2135 Continued, page 162
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CENTRAL TEXAS CHURCHES HOLINESS • Divine Faith Ministry Holiness Church 2201 W Stan Schlueter Lp, K 680-7951 HOME & CELL CHURCHES • Association of Home Churches For location nearest to you, call 690-5856 INDEPENDENT • 1st CD Memorial Chapel, FH, 287-6114 • 4 ID Memorial Chapel, FH, 287-5334 • 13th COSCOM Chapel, FH, 287-3090 • 33rd Street Chapel, FH 287-7262 • 68th Street Chapel, FH 287-6805 • 76th Street Chapel, FH 287-5835 • Blackhorse Chapel, FH 287-1635 • Casa De Oracion-Asambe Dios 313 S. 8th St., K 634-3772 • Cornerstone Ministry Nolanville 698-2055 • Full Gospel Killeen Church English Congregation (Multi-Purpose Education & Activity Center) 1410 Trimmier Road, 499-7689 • Killeen Bible Church 4717 Westcliff, K 690-4748 • Protestant Women of the Chapel • Comanche Chapel, FH Diane Kohl 542-7042 • Old Post Chapel, FH, 288-6545 • Post Chapel, FH, 287-5283-2642 • Post (Comanche) Chapel, FH, 288-6544 • Soldier’s Hospitality House 3981 Chaparral Rd, K 634-0822 • West Fort Hood Chapel (Praise Service) FH 288-9219 1401 Elms Rd., K 634-6990 INTERDENOMINATIONAL • Faith Fellowship 4705 E. Rancier Ave., K (254) 681-1085 • North Pointe Church 1115 N. Main St. CC 547-7470 St. John’s Faith Outreach Baptist Church 3507 Cranford Ave., K 699-4874 ISLAMIC FAITH • The Islamic Community of Greater Killeen 5800 S. Fort Hood Road, K 634-8799, 634-1990 JEWISH • Jewish Community Fort Hood The Spirit of Fort Hood Warrior and Family Chapel Campus, Tank Destroyer & 31st St, FH 254-287-3411 • Congregation Simcha Sinai
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Crosses are in place for First United Methodist Church’s theatrical rendition of Christ’s crucifixion, titled “Jerusalem,” at Methodist Park in Killeen.
102 Cattail Circle, HH 231-4930 LATTER-DAY SAINTS • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2nd & Mary Jane, K 526-3013 • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1502 Virginia, CC 547-1248 • Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hillcrest Rd., Temple 547-7850 LUTHERAN • Abiding Savior WELS 458 Turkey Trot Killeen, 953-4442 • Faith Lutheran Church LCMS Old Austin Rd. & Sunflower, Lampasas 512-556-3514 • Fort Hood Lutheran Fellowship Old Post Chapel, 761st Tank Destroyer Blvd 512-556-3514 • Grace Lutheran Church LCMS Trimmier & Bacon Ranch Rd., K 634-5858 • Immanuel Lutheran Church ELCA 3801 Cunningham Road, K 634-2772 • Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS 922 Lutheran Church Rd, CC 547-3498
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1215 South Wall, Belton 939-0824 • Trinity Lutheran Church Hwy 190 & Morris, CC 547-2225 METHODIST • 4 ID Memorial Chapel, FH, 287-5334 • Adams Chapel AME Church 125 Ario, HH 699-3435 • Anderson Chapel AME Church 1002 Jefferies, K 690-5030 • Conder Valley Community Church 3601 Edgefield St., K 616-1664, 547-3349 • First United Methodist Church Killeen 3501 E. Elms Rd, Killeen 634-6363 www.fumckilleen.com • First United Methodist Church 302 E. Curry St. F 793-2535 • Grace United Methodist Church S. Main & Ave. F, CC 547-3729 • Harker Heights United Methodist Church Cardinal & Harley, HH 699-6271 • Hillside Evangelical Methodist Church 2602 S. FM 116, CC • Kempner United Methodist Church Hwy 190, Kempner 512-932-3011 Continued, page 164
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CENTRAL TEXAS CHURCHES • Nolanville United Methodist Church 300 W. Ave I, Nolanville • Pidcoke United Methodist Church 11230 FM 116, Gatesville 254-598-6094 • St. Luke United Methodist Church 102 E. Church Ave., K 526-3993, 526-5234 • St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Florence and Fowler, K 634-7721 • Thomas Chapel AME Church 901 N. Main, CC • Topsey United Methodist Church 4406 FM 1113, CC 780-9245 NAZARENE • Belton First Church of the Nazarene 1701 Sparta Rd., 939-3404 • First Church of the Nazarene 951 Stagecoach, K 634-7676 • First Church of the Nazarene W. Hwy 190, CC 547-4032 NONDEMONINATIONAL • Abundant Life Christian Church 3301 E. Rancier Ste. 102-B, K 813-1061 • Amazing Grace Fellowship 1600 E Rancier Ave, K 290-0403 • Antioch Fellowship Ministries Church of God & Christ 210 W. Mary Jane, K 634-2101 • Agape Christian Center 321 N. Penelope, Belton 939-9673 • Bethesda Fellowship Ministries 1803 Pecan Cove, CC 547-3455 • Beyond the Veil Ministries 1801 N. 8th St., K 628-0145 • Calvary Christian Fellowship of Georgetown Dell Pickett Elementary School 1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Georgetown, 512-8888892 • Carinthian Christian Church Rte. 2 Box 65 D, CC 547-3755 Chapel by the Lake Oakalla Road, K • Christian House of Prayer 916 W. 190 CC 526-7021 3300 E. Stan Schlueter Lp, K 526-7021 • Common Ground Ministry 1600 E. Rancier Ave., K 383-4705 www.commongroundministry.org • Destiny World Outreach Center 101 N. W.S. Young Dr., Killeen 690-0856 • Disciples Church Meets at Eastern Hills Middle School 300 Indian Trail Harker Heights, TX www.MakeDisciplesNow.org • Divine Grace Ministries 205 E. Ave. C, K 458-0146
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Dave Roever talks about his time in Vietnam, sharing stories of triumphs over tragedy in his life, with the congregation July 26 at Destiny World Outreach Center in Killeen.
• Exalted Praise Worship Center 600 Indian Trail, Suite 201, HH 466-0749 • Excellent Covenant Powerhouse Ministries 4103 Zephyr Rd, K 699-6920 • Faith Christian Center 103 E. Mockingbird Dr., HH 519-3226 • Faith Community Church 3705 Zephyr Rd, K 254-338-8777 • Faith Tabernacle 812 Harley at Beeline, HH 394-0572 • Family Dominion Ministries Inc. PO Box 11143, K 520-4269 • For Whosoever Will 3310 Florence Road, K 512-932-2716 • Fully Persuaded Church of Reconciliation 602 Gray Street 526-2100 • Gift of Life Ministry 5802 Wedel Cemetery Rd. Heiden Heimer, TX 983-1911 • God’s TrueVine House of Worship 906 South Ann Blvd. HH, TX 338-2872 • Grace Abound Tabernacles 10th Street, Nolanville, 698-9910 • Grace Awakening Church 5400 East Veterans Memorial, K 554-2500 • Grace Bible Church 1203 Winkler Ave., Killeen 690-1728 • Grace Christian Center 1401 Elms Rd., K 634-6990 • Grace Ministries Apostolic Church 3119 Commerce St., K • Greater Love Outreach Ministry 3603B E Veterans Memorial Blvd., K 6342879 • Greater Vision Community Church
2000 E. Stan Schlueter Lp, K 200-4382 • Guiding Light Ministries 524 Shady Drive, Ste. A & B, K 690-0198 • Harker Heights Community Church 425 E. Cen Tex Expwy, HH 289-3861 • Harvest of Prayer 605 W. Ave. G, Temple 254-547-8877 • Killeen Christian Fellowship 803 E. Central Texas Expressway 723-6414 • Knowledge is Power Ministry 815 Florence Rd. Killeen 634-3463 • Iglecia Cristiana Jehova Es Mi Pastor 805 Hall St., Killeen 554-2147 • Iglesia Divina Misericordia 205 Suite B, Hallmark Ave K 953-1113 • Joint-Heirs with Christ Ministries 219 E. Ave. D., Killeen 526-0599 • Liberty Christian Center 801 N. 8th St., K 287-2470 415-7336 • Montessori Children’s House School Killeen, 699-104 • Movement of Faith International Ministries 810 W Rancier Ave STE 100, K • New Beginnings for All People 113 S 20th St, K 254-9004 www.NBIMINC.org • New Bethel Christian Worship Center 1301 8th St., K 254-368-6400 • New Covenant Christian Church 104 County Road #221., Oakalla 547-5082 • New Covenant Ministries Worship Center 1340 E. Knights Way, HH 247-7466 • New Life Christian Center of Killeen 625 E. Vets Memorial Blvd, HH 699-5200 Continued, page 166
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CENTRAL TEXAS CHURCHES • New Life Fellowship 708 East Four, Belton 939-8011 • New Life Ministries 207 E. Avenue C, Killeen 953-3179 • New Covenant Mission Outreach 3401 Zephyr Rd, Killeen 501-FIRE • New Jerusalem Church 1209 Hillcrest Rd., Temple 985-2079 • New Vision Church of Fellowship 1601 N Eighth St, K 371-1179 • The People’s Choice Worship Center 802 N 2nd St., Building G; K 690-2066 • Praise & Deliverance House of Prayer 315 Gray St. Killeen 289-2922 • Praise Fellowship Church 680-2983 • Precious People Ministry 319 N. Gray, K & 702 Elm Road, K • Rivers of Living Waters 508 N. Gray St., K 690-9673 • Shekinah Glory Worship Center 205 S. 2nd St. & Ave E., CC 542-6100 • Southern Gospel Worship Center 501 W. Elms Rd, K 702-2777 • Tabernacle of Praise 348 S. 40th St. K, 702-1690 • Templo Victoria 514 E. Ave D, K 554-5371 • The Church of the New Commandment 997 Stagecoach Rd., K 681-0530 • The Home Full Gospel 1613 Illinois, K 699-0169 • The Salvation Army 501 N. 2nd, K 634-7172 • Transforming Life Fellowship Ministries 4107 Westcliff Rd., 526-2997 • Trinity Worship Center 1802 Martin Luther King Blvd., CC • True Gospel Church 1101 W. Ave E, K • True Worship Ministries 103 E. Mockingbird Ln, HH 690-8730 • True Deliverance Ministries 508 Hall Ave., K 634-7082 • Truth and Deliverance Ministries 203 S. 2nd St., CC 514-2348 • Word of Knowledge Ministries 625 E. Vet. Mem. Blvd, HH 501-9105 • Word of Life 1506 McCarthy Ave, K 634-7082 • World Outreach Church of Killeen 1100 Hwy 440 • United Faith Church 1101 N. 1st, CC 547-8005 • Unity Church of Temple 12 S. Main St., Temple 770-0070 • Universal Life Wiccan Church
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Joe Palumbo and his wife, Marion, have attended First Presbyterian Church in Copperas Cove since 1975.
107 E. Ave E, CC 542-1555 • Victory Life Family Church 1196 Amy, HH 368-8690 • Vineyard Christian Fellowship East Hwy. 36, Temple 778-2802 • Word of God Christian Fellowship 808 N 8th St, Killeen 690-3315 PENTECOSTAL • Apostolic Faith “Living Water” C.O.O.L.J.C. 62nd & Battalion, FH 547-1426 • Apostolic Temple Church 1408 N. 4th Street, 680-3787 • Bethel Church 4307 E. Hwy 190, K • Christ Gospel Holiness Church 311 N. Gray, K 628-6000 • Christ Gospel Apostolic Church 200 S. Gray St. K 628-8000 • Church of Full Gospel 300-A W. Hallmark Ave., K 690-5361 • Faith Point Church 3504 E. Centex Expressway., K 699-5231 • First Church in Harker Heights 2314 Indian Trail, HH 698-4660 • Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church of God 1704 N. 38th, K 690-1011 • Iglecia Cristiana Jehova Es Mi Pastor 805 Hall St., K 554-2147 • Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith Temple Church 701 Sun Meadows Dr., HH 698-2000 • Jesus House of Prayer Apostolic Ministries Suite 911-B, Trimmier Rd., K 213-8164 • Killeen Holiness Church 607 W. Avenue G, K 634-5387 • The Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church 1411 N. 38th St., K 519-1123
• Pentecostal Experience Holiness Church 309 W. Ave. F, CC • Potter’s House 1306 E. Rancier Ave, K 554-4120 • Rivers of Living Waters 508 N. Gray St., K 690-9673 • Samoan First Assembly of God 502 N. 38th St, K 554-2901 • Tabernacle of Praise Pent. Church, Inc. 5010 Trimmier Rd, K 526-4686 • True Deliverance Pentecostal Holiness Church 524- C Shady Ln, K 245-6063/ 245-6099 • United Pentecostal Church of Copperas Cove Pecan Cove Rd., CC 547-2264 • Saints Center of Copperas Cove 801 Industrial Ave. CC 542-3211 PRESBYTERIAN • First Presbyterian Church 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., CC 542-4884 • First Presbyterian Church 2500 Church St., B 939-2115 • Hill Country Church (PCA) 1604 S. W.S. Young Dr, K 698-4950 TRANS DENOMINATIONAL • Common Ground Ministries 1600 E. Rancier, K 383-4705 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1726 Morgan’s Point Road, Morgan’s Point 780-1008
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Spc. D.J. Griffin prepares to catch his 3-year-old son, Jaylen Griffin, as he slides at Lions Club Park at 1700 E. Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen.
Plenty of parks, recreation facilities run by Killeen staff Killeen has a hike and bike trail that is six miles long and includes a pedestrian bridge over Nolan Creek. It extends from South W.S. Young Drive to East Avenue G in downtown Killeen. This is just one of the unique fitness experiences that Killeen Parks and Recreation has to offer. There are 20 parks scattered throughout the city, including five community parks and 15 neighborhood parks, an expansive new athletic complex and three seasonally open pools. The Killeen Parks and Recreation Department also provides activities such as art, fitness and dance classes. Five community parks — Conder Park, Lions Club Park, Community Center Complex, Long Branch Park and Fowler Park are heavily used with events. Two hike and bike trails, including the 1.4-mile-long Lions Club Park Hike and
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Bike Trail, are part of the region’s ambitious long-range vision to build a series of trails linking Killeen’s nearby lakes: Belton and Stillhouse Hollow. The 18-hole Stonetree Golf Course, which was renovated in 2005, is open to public play but also provides a location for many of the area’s major fundraising tournaments. Athletic fields host many regional and national tournaments for youth and adult sports play, including soccer, football and baseball. In 2008, the city opened the Lions Club Park. A campus that houses the Family Recreational Center, Senior Center and Aquatics Center, it is at 1700 E. Stan Schlueter Loop. The Aquatics Center houses a 2,180square-foot bath house, a 10,360-square foot multiuse pool, 25-meter lap pool, three water slides, spray grounds and shade shelters, and is open daily from
Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Also for lap swimming, the city offers Long Branch Pool, at 1101 Branch Drive, and Pershing Park Pool, at 1125 Bonnie Drive. The Family Recreation Center gym is called Tommie Harris Fitness Center, after the Killeen native who starred for Oklahoma University and the Chicago Bears. Harris donated almost $200,000 of gym equipment to the city. For more information, call 254-501-6390. A wide variety of learning opportunities are also available at the Killeen Community Center at 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. Classes include salsa dance for beginners, yoga, intermediate belly dancing, smooth cool line dancers, low-impact aerobics, kids Zumba, yoga, tai chi, oil painting, American ninjutsu, adult self-defense and taekwondo. For schedules, go to www.killeentexas. gov.
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Kaysn Meier, 16, vice president of the Copperas Cove 4-H Club, plants a native Texas Chinkapin tree in Cove City Park.
Copperas Cove offers many places for families to play Copperas Cove offers plenty of recreational activities for youth and adults. The city owns and operates seven parks. The city’s South Park offers a hike and bike trail, a swimming pool, a splash pad for kids, two sand volleyball courts and two youth soccer fields. Ogletree Gap Park on the far west end of the city offers plenty of acreage for walking and exploring. The City Park Complex is an 88-acre park. The complex offers picnic areas, children playscapes, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, basketball and volleyball courts and an Olympicsized swimming pool with a diving well, circular slide, mushroom fountain and a duck pond. The park has a 13-site recreational vehicle area. The area has electricity,
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water and waste disposal and can be reserved from one day to one month at a time. The city maintains four tennis courts at Martin Walker and Mae Stevens Elementary schools, Turkey Creek Activity Center and Copperas Cove High School. The Parks and Recreation department offers many recreational activities throughout the year. Youth can register for cheerleading, tackle and flag football, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and track. Adult sports include softball and flag football. And with the city’s online activity registration, interested individuals are able to register for activities through the city’s website. The site also features a link for those
interested in becoming certified as a youth coach. Residents who enjoy hitting the greens can play 18 holes at the Hills of Cove Golf Course. The course features a lighted driving range, a golf pro shop, clubhouse, bar and lounge area. For youth interested in golfing, the Hills of Cove Junior Golf Academy helps develop youth in the sport. The department hosts the Polar Bear Swim event every January and Fishing in the Park in February. In addition, the department puts on its annual Easter Egg Round Up and annual Christmas tree lighting. The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation department can be reached at 254542-2719 or go to ci.copperas-cove.tx.us for more information.
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Get moving with Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Harker Heights Parks and Recreation has plenty of recreation options for all ages with its long list of facilities and programs. After creating an adaptive sports program in 2010 and the Superhero Program in 2011, Heights Parks and Recreation continues to provide a diverse set of activities for groups and individuals from children to adults. The Superhero Program is for youth with physical and visual disabilities, and children with mental impairments who want to participate in athletics such as basketball, soccer, kickball and rock-climbing. There also are free adaptive sports programs for disabled residents, including wheelchair basketball, handcycling, and adaptive rock-climbing. The programs also include wheelchair archery and bocce and archery. Heights Parks and Recreation Department strives to keep residents active. Community Park houses eight baseball and softball fields, a batting cage, a concession stand, walking trail, covered playground, picnic tables and more. The fields have already hosted competition in the city’s baseball and softball leagues. Other facilities include the 4,300square-foot Activities Center at 400 Indian Trail, and the Harker Heights Community Park, at 1501 E. Farm-toMarket 2410. The Activities Center has four meeting rooms, with fitness programs on aerobics, dance and gymnastics, as well as classes for cooking and wood carvings. Businesses and agencies can rent rooms. The Recreation Center, at 307 Miller’s Crossing, houses the Parks and Rec offices, which is where residents can sign up for sports leagues or other recreation programs. It is also the location for activities like yoga, hapkido, taekwondo, ballet and zumba. Among the youth sports leagues available to residents are winter soccer and basketball, spring baseball/softball and volleyball in the summer. Adults have their own activities, including yearround softball. Heights’ most well-known park is just
Tia Williams hoola hoops with her daughter, Imani Jefferson, at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights.
down the street from the Recreation Center on Miller’s Crossing. Carl Levin Park comprises 35 acres and features picnic tables, grills, a basketball court, walking and jogging trail, playground equipment, an outdoor pool, exercise stations, a fishing pond, a 40-by-60 foot
pavilion, gazebo and amphitheater. Other parks under Heights Parks and Recreation include Kern Field, Kern Park, Cardinal Park, Booker Park, and the recently opened 32-acre Purser Family Park, which features a disc golf course. KDHNEWS.COM
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Children splash and play along the shore at Belton Lake. From swimming to boating, there’s something for every outdoor water enthusiast at area lakes.
Lots of ways to have fun on two local lakes Fishing, pitching tents, boating, swimming and grilling meat. Local residents can enjoy all five key components for a fun-filled Central Texas summer at Stillhouse Hollow and Belton lakes. Run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the lakes’ facilities include recreational activities at campsites, boat ramps, swimming areas and much more. Campsites cost between $10 for primitive tents-only sites to $16 to $36 for RV sites and $30 for the screen shelters. Federal discount passes are accepted. Day-use fees are $4 per car per day. People can register for campsites early by calling 877-444-6777, going online to www.recreation.gov or in person at any gate house. Both lakes are known for bass fishing
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and are usually about 100 feet deep at their deepest point. They both see their fair share of boating recreation, including water skiing and wake boarding.
STILLHOUSE HOLLOW LAKE
Stillhouse Hollow Lake has seven areas for recreational use, most of which include day use and camping areas, hiking and horse trails, swimming areas, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. Stillhouse Park is a day use-only park and has several picnic areas and a swimming area. While the marina is open year-round, the day use portion of the park is closed between Dec. 1 and March 1. Union Grove is a popular camping site on Stillhouse Hollow. Call 254-939-2461 for more information. Camping reservations can be made at 877-444-6777.
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There are 14 areas for recreational use on Belton Lake. Much like Stillhouse, they include campsites, boat docks and parks. Temple Park has the largest day use in the area. Cedar Ridge Park is a popular camping ground, and contains a marina, a large group camping area that will accommodate 12 RVs, about 68 regular campsites and eight screen-in shelters that campers who don’t have tents can use. BLORA — the Belton Lake OutdoorRecreation Area — on Sparta Road, six miles off Loop 121 North in Belton, is run by Fort Hood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department. Call 254-287-4907 or go to www.hoodmwr.com/lake_activities.htm for more information.
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The skate park in Long Branch Park in Killeen offers a variety of ramps and rails for skateboarders.
Grab a board and hit the skate park Local skaters have multiple options when it comes to skate parks whether they are in Killeen or Fort Hood. The Mickey’s Convenience Store Skate Park opened in 2010 and is located in Long Branch Park at 1101 Branch Drive in Killeen. The concrete pad is about 9,000 square feet and includes 14 obstacles, a lighted pavilion, restrooms and landscaping. The obstacles include a 200-square-foot bowl with railing and ledges, multiple quarter pipes and a 360-degree concrete centerpiece with rail and stairs. The park also sports several objects with steel-reinforced edges that are grindable, including planter boxes, benches and a picnic table. The lighting also makes night skating possible at the facility. Killeen also boasts a skate park in Conder Park on the corner of Veterans
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Memorial Boulevard and Conder Street. The 10,000-square-foot facility is also a modular park and can accommodate about 30 skaters from sunup to sundown. The Conder Park facility features a mini ramp, a fun box, ledges, quarter pipes, flat rails and bank ramps, all underneath a covered awning. For more information on either Killeen skate park, call (254) 501-8889. Fort Hood also boasts two skate parks, including one at the Bronco Youth Center on Tank Destroyer Boulevard. That facility sports a mini-ramp, quarter pipes, a funbox and rails. Fort Hood has a second skate park between Abrams Physical Fitness Center and Robertson Blood Center. Temple also has a skate park at Seventh Street and Avenue B across from the Santa Fe Depot.
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Anthony Simonsen uses a two-handed delivery during the 2015 Killeen Southwest Open at Hallmark Lanes in Killeen. Professional and amateurs alike are welcome at the bowling alley.
Strike up the fun at bowling alleys Killeen and Fort Hood both offer multiple centers for bowling. The Killeen Bowlerama has been around since the 1950s and boasts a loyal customer base. The center hosts many leagues for adults, youth and senior bowlers. At 922 N. 38th St., the 24-lane center also hosts the Killeen High School and Harker Heights High School bowling clubs. Hallmark Lanes has been open for nearly 30 yards and has hosted the Professional Bowlers Association for 20 consecutive years as the PBA Killeen Southwest Open brings the greatest bowlers in the world together for a three-day event that includes several competitions. The center, which is at 4203 Shawn Drive, is modern and up-to-date after undergoing several face lifts. Newly remodeled restrooms, largescreen televisions at lane side and a newly paved parking lot are just a few of the renovations. The center also recently installed synthetic lane surfaces. Hallmark also offers leagues for adults, youth and seniors and sponsors
the Ellison, Copperas Cove, Shoemaker high schools and Memorial Christian Academy bowling clubs. Phantom Warrior Lanes is located at Building 49010 Clear Creek Road at Fort Hood and is the newest of the centers. The 48-lane center is open to all activeduty and retired military, government employees and their spouses. The center hosts all types of leagues and is a local stop for the Traveling Classic Bowling Association. The Greater Killeen-Fort Hood USBC Bowling Association conducts numerous tournaments throughout the year and rotates them between the centers. Bowling has also made a conscious effort to attract youth, including “Extreme Bowling,” which takes bowling to a new level with high-energy music, neon bowling balls and pins and a colorful light shot. It creates an “outer limits” effect for a glow-in-the dark good time. There are also pop-up bumpers at each center for youngsters. Each center offers birthday party specials, youth leagues, adult/youth programs and also sports a pro shop. KDHNEWS.COM
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Central Texas offers many opportunities to hunt, fish
If you are new to the area, you won’t lack for places to hunt and fish. Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir are popular places to catch fish, whether you’re a tournament angler or a novice. There are plenty of small lakes to fish at Fort Hood, too. Many local hunters lease land from ranchers. If you’re looking for a lease or a group to join you, you can check the classified sections of the Killeen Daily Herald and look online at websites such as texashuntingforum.com. It is vital to keep in mind that hunting on private land requires the permission of the landowner. Public hunting land is available in Central Texas. There are wildlife management areas around the local lakes. Anyone who chooses to hunt on public land is required to have proof of Hunter’s Education. Hunting is often quite good at Fort Hood. A Fort Hood hunting permit is required and there are specific requirements governing access to these lands. It’s best to check with Sportsmen’s Center at www.forthoodhunting.com or call 532-4552. A Public Lands Hunting Permit is required and can be purchased at local license retailers of the Texas Parks and Wildlife office. Once you purchase this permit, you will receive a map booklet in the mail detailing all the public
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John Provine, fisheries technician with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, removes hybrid striper and a blue catfish from gill nets used to collect specimens on Belton Lake.
lands administered by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Whitetail deer hunting is the most popular type of hunting in the area. Be sure to check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual magazine, which is available wherever hunting licenses are sold, for specific regulations on bag limits and antler restrictions. You’ll also want to make sure that you’re
only hunting during the legal season, and that information will also be found in the magazine. Feral hogs can be hunted at any time with no bag limits. The website for Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual is www.tpwd.state. tx.us and the site will be helpful to make sure you are hunting a specific animal in its legal season.
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Beat the heat at pools, splash pads in area cities Beating the summer heat in Killeen and its surrounding areas is easier with a trip to one of the refreshing swimming pools and aquatic park. Pools are a convenient and great alternative to the lake, and many pools have lifeguards and aquatic staff on duty. Daily admission and season passes are available for all of the area’s public pools, which keep summer hours with swimming lessons available at some of the pools.
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Family Aquatic Center at Lions Club Park, 1700 E. Stan Schlueter Loop. The 10,360-square-foot multi-use pool also features a 25-meter lap pool (one half the size of an Olympic pool) and has three water slides. For more information, call Sundae Hein, aquatics supervisor, at 254501-6537 or call 254-501-6390. Long Branch Pool, 1101 Branch Drive. Call 254-690-SWIM. Pershing Park Pool, 1125 Bonnie Drive. Call 254-526-SWIM.
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Carl Levin City Park Pool, 400 Miller’s Crossing. Call 254-953-5466. The lap swim area measures 45-feet x 82-feet. The pool has zero entry. YMCA Spray ’n’ Play is zero-depth with a 7,000-square-foot spray and play park, 901 S. Ann Blvd. Call 254-680-1700.
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City Park Pool, 1200 W. Avenue B. Turkey Creek Pool, 1101 Hawk Trail South Park Pool, 2602 Dennis St.
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Harris Community Park offers a splash pad, 312 N. Alexander St. For more information, call Parks and Recreation Department at 254-933-5861 or 254-933-5860.
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Abrams Indoor Pool, located at the intersection of 62nd Street & Support Avenue, Building 23001 Comanche Pool, Tank Destroyer Boulevard, Building 52932, next to the Comanche Youth Center. Call 254-2877544. Martin Pool, T.J. Mills Boulevard, Building 137, next to Fort Hood National Bank. Call 254-287-5037.
West Fort Hood Pool, Headquarters Avenue, Building 91070. Call 254-288-9838. Patton Pool, located at the intersection of 24th Street and Tank Destroyer Boulevard, Building 5776. Call 254-285-5837. The 1st Cavalry Division Pool, Hell on Wheels Avenue, Building 2479. Call 254-618-7336. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment Pool, Old Ironsides Road, Building 1676. Call 254287-4881. 13th Sustainment Command Pool, Support Avenue, Building 2239. Call 254287-3689. Thomas Pool is open to noncommissioned officers and their guests. The pool is located on 37th Street, Building 193, behind the Phantom Warrior Center. Call 254-287-8637.
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Hanna Springs Swimming Pool is 75 feet long with six lanes. 512 E. North Ave. Call 512-556-4048 or 512-556-6831. Hancock Springs Free Flow Pool is the oldest spring fed pool in Texas. Hancock Park Highway, U.S. 281, Lampasas, TX 76550. For more information, call 512556-5172.
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City Pool and Splash Park are in Raby Park at 910 Bridge St. Call 254-865-4012. Beat summer heat with swimming pools, splash pads and water parks.
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Great games of golf year-round at Central Texas courses
If you love golf, you’ll love Central Texas, where there’s no offseason. Sure, it gets cold in the winter. You might even see snowflakes, but a cold snap here doesn’t last for long. There are plenty of days with sunshine, and even in the coldest month, January, the average high temperature is still 58 degrees. At the other end of the spectrum, it can get mighty hot in the summer, with highs topping 100, but that’s when the best deals can be had. It’s really not so bad in a cart, and every course worth doing business with has ice-cold water stocked all over their layout. In the immediate area, there are plenty of places to play, with six courses within 45 minutes of downtown Killeen. Almost all of them have made dramatic renovations or additions in the last couple of decades, the most recent being Mill Creek Golf Club. The longtime Salado gem, which expanded to 27 holes in 2001, was ravaged by a 2010 flood that severely damaged most of the holes that played across and adjacent to Salado Creek. An 18-hole layout was fashioned out of the remaining holes, but the course lost some its charm and much of its business until a new ownership group purchased the club two years year and saved it from a possible closure. Since then, many improvements and renovation projects have been undertaken and completed, with many more in the works. And the group has vowed to restore the course to 27 holes eventually. Killeen’s Stonetree Golf Club and Temple’s Sammons Park Golf Links have also seen recent renovations and updates. Copperas Cove’s Hills of Cove, Fort Hood’s Courses of Clear Creek and Lampasas’ Hancock Park have all expanded in the last two decades. Fort Hood’s golf course expansion in 2000 made it a 27-hole course. The Fort Hood course is open to the public, but civilians will need to get a pass at the Bernie Beck Main Gate. Make sure your vehicle registration and insurance are up to date before entering the post. Golfers avoiding peak traffic times will usually get through fairly quickly.
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Bruce Rawlings warms up at the Stonetree Golf Club before the 26th annual Spring Golf Classic.
As the name implies, Hills of Cove Golf Course in Copperas Cove is not flat. Bring your “A” game for the back nine, which features two steep par-3s and a narrow par-5 cut into the side of a hill. Gatesville may be a small town, but its Gatesville Country Club is a surprisingly fun 18-hole course. For those who don’t mind driving a little farther, some of the best courses
and golf resorts in the nation can be found in the Austin and San Antonio metro areas, which are just 1½ to 3 hours away. Many courses in and around the area offer discount specials on their websites. Discounts can also be found at online tee time reservation retailers such as golfnow.com, golf18network.com, idealgolfer.com and teeoff.com.
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Calling all cowboys: Rodeos are iconic symbols of Texas
Like cowboy boots, 10-gallon hats and longhorns, rodeos are synonymous with the state. And whether you are a competitor, fan or just curious to see one of the wildly popular events firsthand, there are plenty of options in and around Killeen.
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The 69th annual Rodeo Killeen will be held just north of the Killeen Civic and Conference Center on Memorial Day weekend, running May 26-28. Opening night is designated as Military Appreciation Night with reduced pricing for active-duty personnel and their dependents, as well as retirees. In addition to the regularly scheduled activities, there will be special demonstrations and performances. Nightly preshow activities begin at 7:30 p.m. More information can be obtained at RodeoKilleen.com.
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The 15th Annual Riata Roundup Rodeo has become a popular event in Central Texas every year. It gets underway with the Lampasas County Jackpot Team Roping on opening night with the top 10 teams advancing. The following evenings consist of rodeo competitions, team roping finals, children’s activities, dancing, live music and the crowning of a new Riata Roundup Rodeo Queen. Additional information on the rodeo can be found at LampasasChamber.org.
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Belton hosts the Fourth of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo every year in accordance with Independence Day at the Bell County Expo Center. In 2016, the event will run June 30 through July 2. While the rodeo serves as the centerpiece, an entire array of events coincides with it. The rodeo, which has been an annual tradition since 1924, is the biggest draw, but the celebration includes a nationally acclaimed parade winding through the city’s streets, a carnival, patriotic programs, a kickoff barbecue and the Festival on Nolan Creek — a free
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Isaac Diaz, of Desdemona, scores a 79 on War Hawk during saddle bronc riding action in May at the Killeen Rodeo. The event draws competitors from across the country.
event with vendors, entertainment and The Texas Old Time Fiddler’s Contest. The entire schedule and additional information for both the rodeo and all other accompanying activities can be found at RodeoBelton.com.
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The 79th annual Gatesville Riding
Club Rodeo will be held in late July or early August at the Gatesville Riding Club Arena. With special nightly events such as mutton bustin’, team mugging and wild cow milking, the rodeo is an attraction for all ages. For more information, go to GatesvilleRidingClub.org.
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Mad D, Miami Anamosity and Revelation of Wicked City Derby Damez block a Kerr County team during a match at the Killeen Special Events Center.
Wicked fun at roller derby league
If you are looking for a nontraditional form of sports, the Wicked City Roller Derby League is an ideal alternative. The first and only roller derby league in Killeen, the organization is dedicated to provided fun and affordable entertainment to the area, while also focusing on assisting the community through various special events. Established in 2012, the league has grown in popularity among Bell County residents with nearly 1,000 fans attending weekly games. The league is composed of numerous Army wives, who use the contact sport as a outlet and a means of support. Participants practice twice a week with games played on Saturdays. Along with its approximately 120 league members, an additional youth league named Wicked City Kidz was created and is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 17. The league adheres to Modern Ath-
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letic Derby Endeavor and USA Roller Sports rules. The sport is played by two teams of five members skating in the same direction around a track. Each bout consists of a series of matchups with each squad designating a scoring player. That player scores points by lapping members of the other team, while opposing members attempt to simultaneously help their team member and stop the other team’s. In addition to playing for fun, the league hold various special events used to raise donations for a variety of causes, including victims natural disasters, charities and individual medical situations. Events are held at the Killeen Special Events Center located at 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive. The season begins in March and runs through November For more information, visit wickedcityrollerderby.com.
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Kristina Gochenour releases her bowling ball at Special Olympics bowling practice at Fort Hood.
Special athletes compete in Olympics For many years, the Special Olympics have provided children and adults with special needs an opportunity to participate in competitive athletic activities. This area has a popular Special Olympics team called the Killeen-Cove-Herald Phantoms. Of course, there is no charge to participate. Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide fitness and fun to people who have disabilities. “We are doing this for the athletes,” said Joann Courtland, co-chair of KCH Phantoms Parent Volunteer Group. “These are some great athletes and some great people.” “We promote these athletes. It’s limitless what they can do. It’s not what they can’t do, it’s what they can do. Anyone who has special needs or disabilities we
welcome. We will find something that anyone can enjoy. Whether it’s shot put, a track event, bowling, bocce, or any other sport.” The organization is always grateful for donations, large or small. The organization runs fundraisers throughout the year and those events with dates and times are most often found in The Killeen Daily Herald. “The fundraisers will help the athletes and it will help our organization,” Courtland said. “We want to make sure we can continue to grow. The only way we can do this is through fundraising. We can always use any help.” For more information, email kchphantoms@yahoo.com. More than 3.7 million athletes in more than 170 countries participate in Special Olympics. KDHNEWS.COM
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Soldiers swim during the Single Soldier Festival at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, which is run by Fort Hood FMWR.
Rec leagues, fitness centers and more at Fort Hood Whether you want to sit back and enjoy the game, burn a few calories, feel that rush of competition again or enjoy some fun with the kids, the Fort Hood Family and MWR (morale, welfare and recreation) department has something for you. The DFMWR enhances quality of life by providing numerous recreation and services designed to equal those of their civilian counterparts and encourages growth and a feeling of self-reliance within the military community. November brings about Anniversary Bingo to celebrate 19 years of the Community Events and Bingo Center. The event will be on Nov. 2, is open to all
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Department of Defense ID card holders and cost is $75 per person for advance tickets. Club Hood will also host a Thanksgiving buffet on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is $20.95 for adults, $7.50 for children 5-12 and free to children 4 years old and younger. For reservations, call 254-532-5073 or 254-532-5329. Those new to the area are welcome to a soldier and family newcomers orientation presented by III Corps at Club Hood. This is a free seminar for spouses, free on-site child care and free lunch and service members may obtain more information at the USAG Reception Detachment, Bldg. 16008 or Bldg. 16011
or by calling 254-287-4549. Fort Hood offers fee-based Zumba, spin and yoga fitness classes. Spin classes are offered at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center, Zumba classes are offered at the Applied Functional Fitness Center and West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Center and yoga classes may be taken at the Applied Functional Fitness Center. Fort Hood FMWR offers a variety of league and varsity sports opportunities in bowling, basketball soccer, softball, volleyball, golf, racquetball, flag football and even roller derby. For more information on the Fort Hood FMWR, visit hoodmwr.com or call 254-287-4916.
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Baseball fans can catch pros in Round Rock Baseball fans don’t have to drive travel to Arlington to see smoking double plays or towering home runs. A trip to the Dell Diamond in Round Rock gives seemheads a chance to see tomorrow’s Rangers today at one of the best minor league parks in the country. The Round Rock Express play in the Pacific Coast League and are the TripleA affiliate for the Texas Rangers. The Express made it to the PCL Championship Series in 2015 and posted a regular season record of 78-66. The Express were named after Hall-of-Fame pitcher and Lone Star State legend Nolan Ryan. From 2000 to 2004, the express were a Double-A affiliate in the Texas League and moved up a level in 2005 to become the Houston Astros’ top farm team. The Express plays its home games at the Dell Diamond, a stadium that has more than 8,000 permanent seats and has hosted crowds in excess of 12,000. The Dell Diamond was named the Top Minor League Park by Minor League News in 2006 and 2007 and was the runner-up in 2008. The Dell Diamond is about an hour drive from Killeen via U.S. Highway 190 east to Belton and south on Interstate 35, or take state Highway 195 south to Georgetown. It is located off U.S. Highway 79 east of Round Rock. For more information, call 512-255-2255.
College sports, museums abound in region For those who love college football, Central Texas is a place that offers plenty of options. From big-time NCAA Division I teams that include national title contenders to a perennial Division III powerhouse, some of the best college football in the country is just a short drive away. Two-time defending Big 12 Champion Baylor University and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are not only two of the hottest teams in Division I and Division III, respectively, but also boast beautiful new facilities in McLane Stadium and Crusader Stadium, which opened a year ago and two years ago, respectively. McLane Stadium is located in Waco while Crusader Stadium is in Belton. Waco is also home to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, which is walking distance from McLane Stadium. Established in 1951, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame was the first sports hall of fame specific to one state in the United States. More than 300 Texas athletes have been immortalized in the museum. Also a short drive away are former Big 12 rivals in the University of Texas (Austin) and Texas A&M University (College Station). The Longhorns have won four na-
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Baylor running back Johnny Jefferson.
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tional championships, the most recent coming in 2005, and also appeared in a national championship in 2010, both under former head coach Mack Brown. Now, the Longhorns are looking to start a new tradition under second-year head coach Charlie Strong, who took over the team after revitalizing the program at Louisville. The Aggies have two national titles with the last one coming in 1939. But A&M has found new success with a move from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2012 and the hiring of head coach Kevin Sumlin that same year. The Aggies boast a newly renovated Kyle Field, which now holds 102,512 and a recent Heisman winner in Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel.
Improve aim at area gun ranges There are plenty of options for shooters to relax or compete at local gun ranges. There are two ranges near Florence on U.S. Highway 183, two at Fort Hood and one in Copperas Cove.
Fort Hood has one open range and one skeet range. Both are open to the public, but all weapons must be registered at the visitor’s center before they can be brought on post. The skeet range is at the Sportsmen’s Center on Rod and Gun Loop at 53rd Street and Murphy Road. The range is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and costs $5 per round of 25 targets for members and $7 per round for nonmembers. The facility also offers shotgun rentals for $5 a day. Call 254-532-4552 for more information.
The facility offers a 100-yard rifle range and a 25-yard pistol range. Group events are available and the training academy has classes for a variety of subjects from introduction to handguns to personal defense programs and NRA training programs. Call 512-516-7640 for more information. Astro Shooting Range, 300 Highway 183 in Florence, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the weekend. The range offers a 7- and 15-yard pistol range, 25-, 50- and 100-yard rifle ranges, two shotgun ranges and a bow-and-arrow range. Individuals can shoot for $12 a day, and discounts are available for military and law enforcement. Monthly concealed handgun license classes are available. Call 512-489-2061 for more information.
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Lonestar Range & Academy, 10000 N. Highway 183 in Florence, is open six days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. The cost ranges from $15 a day for adults and $10 for children age 17 or younger. An annual membership is available for $250, and a biannual membership costs $150 for six months. There are discounts for seniors and NRA members.
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Just Glocks, 2901 Deer Flat Drive in Copperas Cove, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and costs $15 plus tax per shooter. Gun rentals are $8.50 plus tax. Shooters can bring in their own targets. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. There are five pistol ranges from 3 to 25 yards and one rifle lane at 100 yards. Call 254-547-8433 for more information.
Stars bring professional hockey to Central Texas The stars are big, bright and will bring some bone-crushing body checks, lightning-quick slap shots and great glove saves. The Texas Stars are about to begin their seventh season of play in the American Hockey League, a run that culminated in the Calder Cup Championship ruing the 2013-14 season. The Stars went 40-24-14-1 last season and made a return to the AHL playoffs. Texas is the top minor league affiliate for the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars. Eighty-four percent of NHL players go through the AHL to gain professional experience and hone their game. Current Dallas Stars left wingers Jamie Benn and Antoine Roussel, centers Cody Eakin and Colton Sceviour and defenseman Jamie Oleksiak paid their dues with the Texas Stars before making it up to the parent club. The Texas Stars play their home games at the Cedar Park Center. The venue holds 6,800 fans for hockey games and 8,700 for concerts. The AHL season runs from October to April and for more information, call 512-600-5000 or go to www.texasstarshockey.com. The Cedar Park Center is about 60 miles from Killeen. Fans can get to the arena via Farm-to-Market 2657 and U.S. Highway 183, Interstate 35 and Ranch Road 2243. KDHNEWS.COM
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Herald marks 125 years covering Killeen-area news
The Killeen Daily Herald this year marked 125 years in business as the city’s newspaper, making it one of the oldest businesses in the community. First published in 1890, the newspaper has evolved from a small weekly publication to a thriving, multifaceted media company. Today, the Herald offers daily print and online editions, as well as several niche publications and digital services for the rapidly growing Central Texas community. In recent years, the newspaper has placed an emphasis on increasing its regional coverage. Along with its sister paper, the Temple Daily Telegram, the Herald created FME News Service. The news service enables the two papers to combine resources, bringing readers of both publications a broader range of news, sports and information. The Herald’s commitment to timely, thorough and accurate reporting of local, regional and state news — along with compelling photography and innovative design — has earned the newspaper an array of prestigious journalism honors over the past six years. In 2011 and 2013, The Texas Associated Press Managing Editors named the Herald as Newspaper of the Year in its circulation category. In 2009, 2010 and 2012, the Herald took second-place honors in the statewide competition, and this year the paper took home a staff-record 15 awards. The Herald also produces three weekly publications. The Harker Heights Herald and Copperas Cove Herald publish Friday, offering expanded coverage of news and events in those communities. The Fort Hood Herald, the longest-running weekly, publishes each Wednesday, providing soldiers and their families with in-depth news and information. Another collaborative effort between the Temple Daily Telegram and the Killeen Daily Herald is Tex Appeal magazine, a monthly publication about life and style in Central Texas. The magazine features articles on travel and leisure, food, fashion, health and interesting people who call Central Texas home.
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The Killeen Daily Herald press prints the daily paper, three weeklies and several commercial jobs.
The Killeen Daily Herald continues to invest in the latest innovative equipment and software to provide readers with the highest-quality print products. The Herald is constantly improving its online products as well, regularly adding features to its website, KDHnews. com. The site offers access to the latest news and sports, plus classified ads, interactive forums, links and contact information, as well as videos, photo slideshows and blogs. Readers also can connect with the Herald on Facebook and Twitter. One of the Herald’s most popular features, the SaveALot Mom, is a locally written column and blog providing readers with coupon and budgeting tips to maximize their shopping dollars. KDHPressbox.com offers fans the latest news on local prep sports and includes live, text-based play-by-play for high school football games as well as video recaps and exclusives. The Killeen Daily Herald offers several other websites to serve the community, including KDHJobs.com, KDHAutos.com, FortHoodRentals.com and FortHood-Homefinder.com.
KDH Digital Services provides small businesses with management of online reputation and social media, mobile marketing consulting and other services dedicated to increased visibility and revenue maximization. The Herald also offers an established, full-service commercial printing operation. “The newspaper continues to grow with Central Texas, both in print and online,” said Terry E. Gandy, the Herald’s vice president and general manager. “We’re very proud of the accomplishments of our news operation.” The newspaper was established as a weekly publication, The Killeen Herald, in June 1890 by W.E. Bennett. J.T. Carter bought the paper in 1903. In 1953, communications pioneer Frank W. Mayborn bought the Herald and guided the newspaper for more than three decades until his death in 1987. His wife, Sue Mayborn, assumed responsibilities as the owner, editor and publisher of both the Herald and the Telegram. To subscribe to the Herald, call 254-5017400 or go to KDHnews.com.
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Reliant Motors 111 S. 10th Street, Killeen www.reliantmotorskilleen.com 254-634-6066....................... 58 Roger Beasley Mazda Killeen 4301 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen www.mazdaofkilleen.com 254-953-2401....................... 33 BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS First State Bank 661 W. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights www.fsbcentex.com 254-616-2265....................... 21 Fort Hood National Bank 507 N. Gray Street, Killeen, TX www.FHNB.com 254-532-3000....................... 13
Union State Bank 2201-B E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen www.usb-tx.com 254-554-8181....................... 43 BEAUTY Blonde Salon & Spa 1900 E. Elms Road, Suite 105, Killeen, TX 76542 www.modblonde.com 254-501-3930....................... 40 In Style Nail & Tan 1600 Lowes Blvd., #600 254-690-8989....................... 59 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce 1 Santa Fe Plaza Drive, Killeen www.gkcc.com Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union 254-526-9551....................... 73 3305 E. Elms Road, Killeen, TX 76542 www.gctfcu.net Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce 254-690-2274....................... 31 552 E. FM 2410, Harker Heigths, TX 76548 SouthStar Bank www.hhchamber.com 905 E. F.M. 2410, 254-699-4999....................... 45 Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.SouthStarBank.com Belton Chamber of Commerce 254-698-1800/ 254-698-1819 .... 49 412 E. Central Ave. www.beltonchamber.com Texas First State Bank 254-939-3551....................... 57 3310 E. Central Texas Expwy, Suite 209, Killeen, TX 76543 CHILDCARE www.mytexasbank.com 254-634-1011....................... 91 Armed Services YMCA The National Banks of Central Texas .. 415 N. 8th Street, Killeen 2408 S. Clear Creek Drive, Suite 109, www.asymca.net Killeen, TX 76549 254-634-5445......................169 www.natlbank.com 254-690-0090\ 877-628-2265 .... 15 Children’s Tree House 2202 Grizzly Trail, The National Banks of Central Texas Harker Heights, TX 76548 4103 E. Central Texas Expressway, 254-680-8377....................... 73 Killeen, TX 76547 www.natlbank.com Spencer Green Childcare 254-699-2200\ 877-628-2265 .... 15 2006 N. W.S. Young Drive 254-554-5715....................... 58 The National Banks of Central Texas 408 S. Main Street, CHURCHES Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.natlbank.com 254-547-7521\ 877-628-2265 .... 15 Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church 4201 Zephyr Rd., Killeen, TX 76543 Union State Bank www.greaterpeace.com 120 N. Gray Street, Killeen 254-680-4378....................... 63 www.usb-tx.com 254-634-8181....................... 43 Harker Heights United Methodist Church 208 W. Cardinal Lane at South Harley, Union State Bank Harker Heights, TX 3957 Raleigh Drive, Temple www.hhumc.org www.usb-tx.com 254-526-9407....................... 40 254-899-8181....................... 43 Westside Baptist Church Union State Bank 711 Stagecoach Road, 345 E. F.M. 2410, Harker Heights Killeen, TX 76542 www.usb-tx.com www.westsideoasis.com 254-953-8181....................... 43 254-628-1004....................... 55
Abiding Savior Lutheran 458 Turkey Trot, Killeen, TX 76542 abidingsavior@live.com 254-953-4442....................... 63 Anderson Chapel 1002 Jeffries Avenue, Killeen, TX 76540 www.andersonchapelkilleen.org 254-690-5030......................149 Belton Nazarene Church 1701 Sparta Road/ P.O. Box 596 www.beltonnazarene.org 254-939-3403....................... 37 Bible Way Baptist 2306 S. FM 116, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.biblewaymbc.com 254-542-2153....................... 52 Church of Christ at Youngsport 201 Youngsport Loop, Killeen, TX 76542 www.churchofchristyoungsport.org 254-245-9715....................... 41
Harker Heights Parks and Recreation 305 Miller Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks 254-690-3444....................... 49 COMMUNITY - KILLEEN City of Killeen Police Department 3304 Community Blvd., Killeen www.killeentexas.gov 254-200-7985....................... 53 Killeen Volunteers P.O. Box 1329, Killeen www.volunteermatch.org 254-501-7878....................... 45 COMMUNITY SERVICES Bell County Coalition of Black Democrats bellcodems.com/group/african-americans 254-526-0870......................131 Children’s Advocacy Center 402 N. Main Street, Belton, TX 76513 www.cacct.com 254-939-2946....................... 25
Church of Nazarene 964 W. Business Hwy 190/ P. O. Box 728, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.covenazarene.org City of Killeen Recycling 254-547-4032/ 254-290-4730 .... 37 111 E. Avenue F, Killeen www.killeentexas.gov First Baptist Church of Belton 254-501-7785......................117 506 N. Main Street, Belton www.fbcbelton.org CYSS - Chiild, Youth & School Services 254-939-0705....................... 25 761st Tank Battalion Blvd., Bldg. 121, Fort Hood, TX First United Methodist Church www.facebook.com/Hood.CYSS 3501 E. Elms Road 254-287-8436....................... 23 www.fumckilleen.com 254-634-6363....................... 34 Families In Crisis www.familiesincrisis.net Harker Heights Community Church 254-526-6111....................... 59 www.covenazarene.com 254-392-1470....................... 37 Jack Harwell Detention Center 3101 E. Marlin Hwy., Waco, TX 76705 Killeen Church of Nazarene 254-759-5901....................... 60 951 Stagecoach Road www.killeennaz.org DENTAL 254-634-7676....................... 37 Temple First Church 5000 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76502 www.templefirst.com 254-773-3744....................... 37 COMMUNITIES Disabled American Veterans 702 E. Ave. E, Killeen, TX www.dav.org 254-681-4515....................... 52 COMMUNITY HARKER HEIGHTS
Carus Dental - Belton Lake 511 Lake Road, Suite 107, Belton, TX 76513 www.carusdental.com 254-933-3993....................... 31 Carus Dental - Killeen Ortho 3901 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 109, Killeen, TX www.carusdental.com 254-526-0266....................... 31 Carus Dental - Killeen Pedo 3901 Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 109, Killeen, TX 76542 www.carusdental.com 254-526-9696....................... 31
City of Harker Heights 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights Carus Dental - Killeen Surgical www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us 4400-1 E. Central Texas Expy., Suite B, 254-953-5600......................109 Killeen, TX www.carusdental.com 254-699-7855....................... 31
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For more information or to advertise in the Daily Herald classifieds, call 501-7500 or visit us online at www.kdhnews.com Carus Dental - Killeen Young 3106 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite C-304, Killeen, TX 76542 ..... www.carusdental.com 254-618-5050....................... 31 Carus Dental - Temple 1601 Forest Trail, Temple, TX 76502 www.carusdental.com 254-778-3002....................... 31 Carus Dental - Temple Ortho 5008 Midway Drive, Temple, TX 76502 www.carusdental.com 254-773-1283....................... 31 Carus Dental - Temple Pedo 5008 Midway Drive, Temple, TX 76502 www.carusdental.com 254-773-1688....................... 31 Central Texas Orthodontics 300 Morgan St., Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.centexorthodontics.com 254-526-8666.........................2 House of Smiles 5610 Central Texas Expwy., Suite 3, Killeen www.houseofsmiles.net 254-680-4450....................... 49 Pundt Family Dentistry 421 N. 38th Street, Killeen www.pundtdds.com 254-634-0234....................... 69 EDUCATION A New Beginning 1900 East Elms Road, Suite B-205, Killeen www.massageschoolkilleen.com 254-616-2255....................... 55 Academy of Medical Professions academyofmedicalprofessions.com 866-516-8274....................... 77 Action Career Training 400 W. Central TX. Expwy., Killeen, TX 76541 www.ActionCareerTraining.com 254-501-8600....................... 63 Carried Away Massage 2901 E. Rancier Ave www.stjosephschoolkilleen.org 254-634-7272....................... 53 Central Texas 4-C www.CentralTexas4C.org www.centraltexas4c.org 254-778-0489....................... 53 Central Texas College 6200 W. Central Texas Expwy., Killeen www.ctcd.edu 254-526-7161.........................3
Central Texas College Online High School P.O. Box 1800, Killeen www.ctcohs.com 254-501-3076....................... 97
Alabama Coushatta www.Alabama-Coushatta.com www.osmose.com 936-563-1160....................... 89
Copperas Cove ISD 703 W. Avenue D, Copperas Cove www.ccisd.com 254-547-1227.........................7
CCA Barlett 1018 Arnold Drive, Bartlett, TX 76511 www.careers@cca.com 254-527-3300....................... 61
CTC - Massage Therapy Program, Central Campus/Continuing Education Department Bldg 136, Room 134 at the corner of Clear Creek Rd. & Central Texas Dr. www.ctcd.edu/students/continuingeducation/licensed-massagetherapy-program www.facebook.com/ CTCLicensedMassageTherapy 254-526-1586....................... 85 Killeen ISD - Parent Community Program 902 N. 10th Street, Killeen www.killeenisd.org/departments 254-336-0211....................... 57 McLennan Community College www.truckingschoo.com 254-299-8000....................... 59 Richland College 12800 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75243 www.richlandcollege.edu 972-238-6100......................179 St. Mary’s School 1019 S. 7th St., Temple, TX 76504 www.StMarys-Temple.org 254-778-8141....................... 63 St. Mary’s University 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228 www.stmarytx.edu 254-535-0872......................187 Texas A&M Central Tx. University 1001 Leadership Place www.tamuct.edu 254-519-5491....................... 57 University of Mary Hardin Baylor 900 College Street, Box 8004 / P.O. Box 8431, Belton www.umhb.com 254-295-8642 1-800-727-8642 .................... 45 University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway, CPO #285, San Antonio, TX 78209 www.uiwtx.edu 210-829-6005......................181 EMPLOYMENT ACT 11550 IH-10 West 280, San Antonio, TX 78230 www.actcentraltx.com 210-877-1975....................... 69
Cedar Crest Hospital 3500 S. I.H. 35, Belton, TX 76513 . www.cedarcresthospital.com 254-939-2100......................115 Express Employment Professionals 200 W. Calhoun Avenue, Temple www.expresspros.com 254-771-5595......................109 First National Bank www.1stnb.com .................... 93 GC Services 560 Town Square, West Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove www.gcserv.com 254-518-1211....................... 25 Metroplex Hospital - HR 2201 Clear Creek Road, Killeen www.mplex.org 254-526-7523....................... 77 OSMOSE www.osmose.com 716-319-3438....................... 77 Spherion Staffing Services 2309 Birdcreek Terrace, Temple, TX 76502 www.spherion.com/temple 254-778-0533....................... 93 Teleperformance 777 N. Twin Creek Drive, Killeen teleperformance.com ...Back Cover Texas Army National Guard 3101 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76542 kathryn.r.adams3.mil@mail.mil 254-295-6517....................... 84 Texas Department of Aging & Disability 701 W. 51st St., Austin, TX 78751 www.dads.state.tx.us/employment . 512-348-0503....................... 94 Texas Department of Criminal Justice www.tdcj.texas.gov 936-437-4098....................... 69 TRUMH 520 Sparta Road, Belton www.trumhtx.com 254-831-6002....................... 99 Workforce Solutions of Central Texas 300 Cheyenne, Killeen, TX 76542 www.workforcelink.com 254-200-2000 /800-460-8801 .... 93
ENTERTAINMENT Stillhouse Wine Room 403 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, #318, Killeen www.stillhousewineroom.com 254-681-9463....................... 97 FINANCIAL INSTITUTION John Lister, Inc., P.C. 2420 E. Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.JohnLister.com 254-547-0773......................117 FINANCIAL SERVICES Pioneer Services 1033 S. Ft. Hood Street, Killeen www.pioneermilitaryloans.com/locations/military-loans-killeentx 254-526-9960......................126 Primerica Financial Services 775 Indian Trail, Suite 300, Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.primerica.com/jerryward 254-698-1799....................... 47 HEALTH & FITNESS Cryobath of Killeen 3310 E. Central Texas Expwy., Killeen www.cryotherapykilleen.com 254-449-7937......................109 Anytime Fitness 2802 W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 180, Killeen, TX 254-213-8568....................... 67 Metabolic Research Center 2044 N. Valley Mills Dr., Waco, TX 76710 www.emetabolic.com 254-741-1700......................117 Peloton Ridge Country Club 701 Sun Meadows Dr., Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.pelotonridge.com 254-698-2542......................101 HOME BUILDER Carothers Homes 2025 Memory Lane, Suite 200, Harker Heights www.carothershomes.com 254-519-2682....................... 97 Central Texas Home Builders Associations 445 E. Central Texas Expwy., Harker Heights www.cthba.info 254-699-6964....................... 87
Keith Carothers www.keithcarothershomes.com 254-542-6090......................127 HOME DECORATING/ REMODELING The Blind Shop 1419 S. Fort Hood Street, Killeen, TX 254-634-8450....................... 85 RNC Construction 103 W. Ave E., Copperas Cove, TX www.rnc-construction.com 254-542-7622....................... 94 Creative Carpet & Interiors 3953 Chaparral Road, Killeen creativecarpetinteriorskilleen.com 254-634-4023......................100 Heights Lumber & Supply, Inc. 602 W. FM 2410, Harker Heights www.heightslumbersupply.com 254-699-3491....................... 84 Rodriguez Concrete 12200 FM 2410, Belton rrodriguez005@hot.rr.com 254-681-1671 254-698-4177......................123 SSL Remodeling 1308 S. 49th St., Temple, TX 76504 sslopezconstructiongm@gmail.com 254-534-2034......................100 HOME SERVICES Ables Top Hat Chimney Sweeps 808 S. 23rd Street, Copperas Cove, TX www.ableschimneysweeps.com 254-547-6087......................145 Artie’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 125 N. 4th Street, Killeen, TX, 76541 centraltexasheatingandair.com 254-554-7250......................133 Blind & Shutter Gallery 2314 W. Adams Avenue, Suite F, Temple, TX 76504 www.tbsgallery.com 254-773-9890......................133 Central Texas Siding & Roofing Belton, TX 76513 swhitis1@gmail.com 254-535-1651/ 254-699-3352 ...125 Certified Carpet Care 254-542-1221......................131 Hallmark Services 1106 W. Stan Schlueter Lp., Suite 102, Killeen, TX www.hallmarkservicect.com 254-634-5317......................123
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For more information or to advertise in the Daily Herald classifieds, call 501-7500 or visit us online at www.kdhnews.com Killeen Overhead Doors 1505 Martin Luther King Blvd. www.killeenoverheaddoors.com 254-690-3667......................115 Loagues Woodshop P. O. Box 2605, Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.facebook.com/pages/LoaguesWoodshop/369851699750319 254-449-3472 or 254-449-3185.. 99 Lochridge Priest 700 W. Central Texas Expwy., Killeen, TX 76541 www.lochridgepriest.com 254-634-3340....................... 99
HOTELS Shilo Inn 3701 South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76542 www.shiloinns.com 254-699-0999......................115 Holiday Inn Killeen - Ft. Hood 300 E. Central Texas Expwy., Killeen, TX 76541 forthoodtotel.com/holiday-inn-killeen 254-690-5511......................105
Bill French Jewelers 2126-B E. Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.BFJewelers.com 254-547-3828......................150 LANDSCAPING & NURSERY Hidden Falls Nursery 1602 W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549 www.hiddenfallsnursery.com 254-699-4600......................111
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LAUNDROMAT
Modern TV & Appliances 401 N. 8th Street, Killeen www.mtvappliance.com 254-634-2950.... Inside Front Cover
David Millican - Farmer’s Insurance 2604 E. Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 dmillican@farmersagent.com 254-547-8542......................100
Wells Laundry 5 Convenient locations in Killeen, Copperas Cove & Harker Heights www.wellslaundry.com ..........165
Muegge Air 2210 U.S. 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.mueggeac.com 254-223-0604......................131
Shawn Camp Insurance 2707 E. Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove www.shawncampinsurance.com 254-547-2381......................111
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Old School Roofing & Remodeling 15449 Reeds Lake Loop 254-493-0713/ 254-217-9914 ...124 Rinehart Real Estate Services 445 E. Central Texas Expwy., Harker Heights www.realestateinspection.net 254-690-1186......................145 Wolfgang Construction 254-535-4750....................... 85 HOSPITAL Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center 36000 Darnall Loop, Ft. Hood, TX 76544 www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil 254-288-8000......................111 Cedar Crest Hospital 3500 S. I.H. 35, Belton, TX 76513 www.cedarcresthospital.com 254-939-2100......................165 Coryell Memorial 1507 West Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528 www.cmhos.org 254-865-8251......................149 Coryell Memorial Healthcare System 1507 West Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528 www.cmhos.org 254-248-6386 FAX: 254-248-6288 ...............123 Metroplex Adventist Hospital 2201 Clear Creek Road, Killeen www.mplex.org 254-526-7523....................... 81
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Shawn Camp Insurance 2707 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 101, Killeen www.shawncampinsurance.com 254-526-0536......................111 Texas Farm Bureau 4200 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542 www.txfb-ins.com 254-690-7111......................121 Texas Farm Bureau 1341 Marlandwood Road, Temple, TX 76502 www.txfb-ins.com 254-778-4741......................121 Union Insurance 345 E. FM 2410, Harker Heights www.usbanktexas.net 254-953-8151......................124 Western Insurance Agency 2128 E. U.S. Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove www.insurancefortexas.com 254-547-2626......................133 INVESTMENTS
Susan B. Mitchell Investments/ Raymond James 2100 Trimmier Road, Suite 105, Killeen www.raymondjames.com 254-554-4426....................... 99 JEWELERS Pagel & Sons Jewelers 2102 W. S. Young Drive, Killeen www.pagelandsons.com 254-699-4653......................155
Pop-A-Lock 720 N. 3rd Street, Temple, TX 76501 www.popalockkilleen.com 254-554-9966......................155 MANUFACTURED HOMES Solitaire Homes 6119 S. General Bruce Drive, Temple www.solitairehomes.com/Temple 254-933-3334....................... 86 MEDICAL Bell County Indigent 309 Priest Drive, Building #3, Killeen www.bellcountytx.com/departments 254-519-1229......................121 Dermatology Associates 1300 E. 6th Avenue www.centraltexasderm.com/belton 254-778-5400......................121 Elms Creek Family & Urgent Care 3816 S. Clear Creek Road, Suite E, Killeen 254-554-8773......................137 Epiphany Dermatology 2405 S. Clear Creek Road, #104, Killeen, TX 76549 254-432-8330......................145 Eye Clinic of Killeen 2301 S. Clear Creek Road, Suite 116, Killeen 254-526-5505......................111 Greater Killeen Free Clinic 718 N. 2nd Street, Suite A, Killeen, TX 76541 www.gkfclinic.com 254-618-4211....................... 90
Killeen Pediatric Care Clinic 4102 S. Clear Creek, Suite 107, Killeen www.killeenpediatric.com 254-526-8300....................... 27 Seton 850 W. Central Texas Expwy www.smchh.org 254-690-0900......................143 MORTGAGE Eagle Home Mortgage 2201 South W.S. Young Drive, Suite 111-A, Killeen www.eaglehomemortgage.com 254-415-4237......................157 First Community Title Harker Heights, Temple, Salado & Gatesville www.fcttx.com www.fctitles.com 254-773-7750......................121 Land Exchange Abstract & Title Company 3201 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542 www.landexchangetitle.com 254-634-2227......................155 Monteith Abstract & Title Co. 2500 Bacon Ranch Road, Killeen, TX 76542 www.monteithabstract.com 254-526-7586....................... 27 SWBC Mortgage 4524 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite 101, Killeen www.swbcmortgage.com 254-634-2822......................147 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS The Band Room 212 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights www.thebandroomtx.com 254-690-3300......................182 NAIL SERVICES In Style Nail & Tan 1600 Lowes Blvd., #600 254-690-8989....................... 59 PET CARE & SERVICES Cherished Memories Pet Cremation 254-317-7099 /254-289-0966 ...125 El Centro Pet Medical Center 1202 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76543 www.elcentropetmed.vetsuite.com 254-629-7032......................112
Killeen Animal Care Boarding 424 W. Rancier Ave., Killeen www.killeengroomandkennel.com 254-634-2284......................123 Killeen Veterinary Clinic 1321 Pershing Drive, Killeen www.killeenvetclinic.com 254-634-0242......................156 Stagecoach Pet Hospital 4826 Stagecoach Drive, Suite 300, Killeen www.stagecoachpet.com 254-200-2790......................155 REAL ESTATE & RENTALS Elm Grove Estates 1704 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.elmgrovemhc.com 254-690-3838 FAX: 254-690-4198 ...............167 Annette Cobb - First Community Mortgage 107 W. Hwy. 190, Copperas Cove www.annette.cobb@1stnb.com 254-518-0922......................112 Armadillo Properties 2602 E. U.S. 190, Copperas Cove, TX www.armadilloproperties.com 254-547-0505.........................9 C&M Rentals 2904 Trimmier Road #6, Killeen www.cmrentals.net 254-634-5383......................167 Felix Galvez www.fgalvez9113@cs.com 254-681-7344......................113 Hulona Millsaps/ERA Colonial 777 Indian Trail, Harker Heights www.hulonaera.com 254-394-9595......................113 JWC Rentals & Property Management 3800 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite 101, Killeen www.jwcrentals.com 254-526-5921......................163 Lakewood Manufactured Home Community 110 S. 38th Street, Killeen, TX 76543 www.westernm.com/Lakewood 254-690-6511....................... 86 Linnemann Realty 3402 South W.S.Young Drive, Killeen www.linnemannrealty.com 254-628-9272......................161 MJ Craig & Associates 3901 Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen www.mjcraig.com 254-526-9646....................... 95
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For more information or to advertise in the Daily Herald classifieds, call 501-7500 or visit us online at www.kdhnews.com Morris Real Estate 1104 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeenwww.morrisrealestatetx.com 254-634-8852......................113 Releford Group 1536 W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen www.relefordgroup.com 254-554-3568......................185 REMAX First Choice 4524 S. W.S. Young Drive, Suite 103, Killeen www.forthoodtom.com 254-290-4990......................153 Soldiers of Real Estate 4000 Bacon Ranch Road, Killeen, 76542 www.soldiersofrealestate.com 254-618-5140....................... 37 Texas Heritage Real Estate Paula Raymond 3001 W. Stan Schlueter Loop www.paulaSOLDit.com 254-291-6826....................... 29 Urban Homes & Land Austin, TX 78759 www.urbanhomesandland.com 512-431-4473......................157 JB Goodwin/Debbie Stevenson 3011 North IH 35, Round Rock,TX 78664 www.austinforthoodsell.com 512-468-8210....................... 15 Pepper Creek Realtors P. O. Box 935 www.peppercreekrealtors.com 254-939-8200....................... 87 RECREATION & LEISURE CYSS - Chiild, Youth & School Services 761st Tank Battalion Blvd., Bldg. 121, Fort Hood, TX 254-287-8029......................173 Killeen Civic & Conference Center 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive www.killeenciviccenter.com 254-501-3888......................149 Bell County Museum 201 N. Main Street, Belton www.BellCountyMuseum.org 254-933-5243....................... 15 City of Cedar Park 435 Main Street, Cedar Park, TX 78613 www.CedarParkTexas.gov 512-401-5516......................165 Fort Hood Area Football www.forthoodwarriors.com 254-466-4552......................129
Killeen Bowlerama 922 N. 38th Street, Killeen (Corner of 38th & Rancier) www.killeenbowlerama.com 254-699-5222......................167 Mak’s Family Fun & Event Center 14859 U.S. 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.maksfamilyfun.com 254-518-0005......................185 Party-N-Jump 705 E. U.S. 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.party-n-jump.com 254-518-4386......................157 SunBelt RV Center 2909 S. Main Street, Belton, TX 76513 www.sunbeltrv.com 254-939-1792......................129 Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum 315 W. Avenue B, Temple, TX 76501 www.rrhm.org 254-298-5172......................149 Texas Ranger Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX www.texasranger.org 254-750-8631......................128 Topsey Exotic Ranch 945 CR 118, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.topseyexoticranch.com 254-547-3700......................128 Vive Les Arts 3401 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen www.vlakilleen.org 254-526-9090....................... 27 Killeen Kickers Corner of W.S.Young & E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Bob Gilmore Center) 254-526-0772 or 254-239-4724 151 RENTALS Brown’s Temporary Apartments tjb8170@aol.com www.brownstempapts.com 254-634-8554......................128 Hunter Rentals 1503 W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549 www.HunterRentals.com 254-634-3311....................... 27 RESTAURANT Bush’s Chicken 250 Commercial Drive, Harker Heights www.bushschicken.com 254-616-2874......................163
Lil Tex Restaurant 502 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 254-542-6677......................174
Texas Grill & BBQ 110B W. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights, TX 76548 254-519-1300......................140
Little Italy 1218 S. Fort Hood Street, Killeen, TX www.LittleItaly-Killeen.com 254-526-5163......................138
Thai Kitchen 3013 S. Ft. Hood Road, Killeen www.killeenthaikitchen.com 254-554-8160......................122
Philippine Food Store 3501 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen 254-699-5663......................175 Red’s Corner Grill 201 E. Central Texas Expwy., Harker Heights www.redscornergrill.com 254-690-7337......................174 Sticky Bones BBQ & Catering 1100 E. FM 2410 Road, Harker Heights www.stickybonesbbqtx.com 254-630-8647......................139
RETAIL Killeen Mall 2100 South W.S. Young Drive www.facebook.com/KilleenMall 254-699-2211......................177 StyleTimes 508-D Cove Terrace, Suite C, Copperas Cove 254-542-7000......................174 The Salvation Army 1306 E. Rancier Ave., Killeen, TX www.salvationarmy.org 254-634-7172......................181
TCBY 302 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights www.tcby.com 254-680-7108......................138
WalMart 381 Copperas Cove 2720 E. Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 www.WalMart.com 254-542-7600....................... 21
Bobby Lupo’s NY Style Pizzeria 1200 Willow Springs Road, Suite B, Killeen www.bobbylupospizza.com 254-213-2290......................161
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 960 East FM 2410, Harker Heights walmart.com/store/6459/details 254-892-6990......................125 All Lock & Key 1018 W. Veterans Memorial, Killeen, TX 76541 254-680-7550....................... 94
Bobby Lupo’s NY Style Pizzeria 420 E. FM 2410 Road, Suite 110, Harker Heights, TX www.bobbylupospizza.com 254-690-5876......................161 Galaxy Burgers & Breakfast 121 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.galaxybnb.com 254-213-0011......................161 Glendora’s 715 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd. glendorasevent@gmail.com 254-458-5908......................124 Maurice’s Real Pit Bar-B-Que 129 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights 254-699-6665......................183 McDonald’s 1105 S. Ft. Hood Street, Killeen 254-526-3104....................... 89 Papa’s Café 302 Miller’s Crossing, Suite 14, Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.papas-café.com 254-200-1313......................141
SERVICES Ambit Energy - Nancy Kendrick nancyk@vvm.com 254-760-1881......................183 Big Chief Distributing Company Inc. 114 E. Avenue D, Killeen, TX 76541 254-634-5421 1-877-285-5645 ...................138 City of Killeen Recycling 111 E. Avenue F, Killeen www.killeentexas.gov 254-501-7785....................... 37 Crawford Bowers 211 W. Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX dignitymemorial.com/crawford-bowers 254-547-1275......................147 Eagle Express 108 E. FM 2410, Suite F, Harker Heights, TX 76548 ampc.org/store/eagleexpress.com 254-699-3183......................169
Gretchen Williams-Harpist www.centexharpist.com 254-699-9050......................175 Grifols/telecris Plasma Center 908 S. Ft. Hood Street, Killeen, TX 76541 www.grifolsplasma.com 254-200-1121......................186 Hill’s Bin Cleaning 401 W. Veterans Memorial, Harker Heights hillsbinincleaning@gmail www.hillsbinincleaning.com 254-214-6148 808-778-7053......................182 New Start Cleaning www.newstartcleaning.com 254-213-4671....................... 87 Ratliff Ready-Mix 7901 Fish Pond Road www.ratliffreadymix.com 254-772-9992 /254-289-3157 ...163 SPECIALTY STORE A Sewing Basket 506 N. Main Street, Salado, TX 76571 www.thesewingbasket.com 254-947-5423.........................8 A-Tex Family Fun Center 501 I.H. 35 Frontage Road www.atexfun.com 512-930-ATEX ...................... 11 Bead Bistro 2501 S. W.S. Young Dr., Suite 311, Killeen, TX 76542 www.bead-bistro.com 254-432-5307......................141 Beer Barn 537 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen 254-699-1363......................186 Candy Outfitters 185 W. Business 190, Suite 1, Copperas Cove www.candyoutfitters.com 254-542-2639......................186 Carol’s Creations 509 S. 2nd Street, Killeen, TX www.carolscreationstx.com 254-628-8788......................182 Frames & Things 216 Cove Terrace, Copperas Cove www.framesandthings.com 254-547-8448......................140 Gift City Hats 306 E. Avenue D, Killeen, TX 76542 www.giftsaccessory.com 254-290-7974......................139
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For more information or to advertise in the Daily Herald classifieds, call 501-7500 or visit us online at www.kdhnews.com Guns Galore 4220 S. Ft. Hood Street, Killeen www.gunsgalorellc.com 254-501-7147......................129 Heights Vapor Station 108 FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX www.heightsvaportstation.com 254-449-0000......................187 KEM Armors 204 N. Penelope Street, Belton, TX www.kemarmors.com 254-933-7505......................147 Kirbo’s Office Systems 617 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights www.kirbos.com 254-526-6182......................169 Loagues Woodshop P. O. Box 2605, Harker Heights, TX 76548 www.facebook.com/pages/LoaguesWoodshop/369851699750319 254-449-3472 or 254-449-3185.. 99 Perfume Palace 2100 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen www.shopperfumepalace.com 254-247-0556....................... 91
AAA All Stor Self Storage 1901 E. Stan Schlueter Loop www.aaaallstor.com 254-690-1006......................181 TAX PREPARATION TTD Bookkeeping 512 S. 2nd Street, Killeen, TX www.ttdbookkeepingservices.com 254-526-0111 254-526-4080......................175 TRANSPORTATION Hill Country Transit District 4515 West U.S. 190, Belton www.takethehop.com 254-933-3700......................185 TRAVEL Fly Killeen 8101 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen 254-526-9551 254-501-6100....................... 47
Pure Cloud Vapor 3402 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen 254-781-3853......................189 Sargent’s Trophy 302 West Rancier Ave., Killeen, TX 76541 www.Sargentstrophy.com 254-526-4404......................183 Sweet Eats 1010 W. Jasper Drive, #12, Killeen, TX 76542 254-628-0497......................182 Vitamin Shoppe 201 E. Central Texas Expwy., #790, Harker Heights www.vitaminshoppe.com 254-699-0230....................... 55 STORAGE Big Red Barn Self Storage 1328 W. Stan Schlueter Lp., Killeen www.bigredbarnselfstorage.com 254-526-4848......................176 Lonestar Structures 5275 S. General Bruce Drive, Temple, TX www.lonestarstructures.com 254-773-5400......................189 AAA All Stor Self Storage 5101 Martin Luther King Blvd., Killeen www.aaaallstor.com 254-690-7867......................181
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