Communications and Marketing

Killeen Citizens Academy 2026

Killeen Citizens Academy is a free eight-week session designed to give citizens an inside look at their tax dollars at work. Participants will receive detailed information on a variety of City departments, functions and programs. They will also interact with staff and tour various City facilities.

Participants must be 18 years of age, cannot be running for political office and cannot be engaged in litigation against the City. Killeen and Fort Cavazos residents will be given priority enrollment.

Registration for the 2026 Killeen Citizen Academy is closed.


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Responsibilities & Functions

The Communications Department plans and implements the public relations efforts for the City of Killeen. The department provides relevant, concise, timely information to the public, media and city staff through various communication tools to enhance the relationship between the City of Killeen and its customers.

Major functions of the Communications Department include:

  • Development and distribution of news releases about city services, activities and programs; Response to media inquiries
  • Support of all city departments in their public relations efforts
  • Managing Legislative Affairs Division efforts
  • Internal printing services
  • Production of the internal and external city newsletters and publications
  • Management of the city’s government access channel to include producing city council meetings, program videos and informational slides
  • Management of the city’s website and social media outlets
  • Community outreach

You can connect with the City of Killeen on the following social media platforms:

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Spectrum App LogoSpectrum Cable Channel 10: View all council meetings, event information, public service announcements, ordinances, laws, etc. on our local channel.

*Photography and Filmings

Smile! We use video and photography to capture engagement of residents with our programs, public meetings and services. We strive to be transparent when we are filming, livestreaming or taking photos at public meetings, city events and programs.

While signed releases may be used by the City when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, they are not used at our public meetings, open houses, public activities or volunteer events. As a participant, please note that video of you and your photograph may be taken.

Please let our city videographers and photographers know if you prefer not to be in our footage or have any concerns. Thank you.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency:

Some City departments and our Communications and Marketing team will be using generative artificial intelligence to help with idea generation, first drafts of basic information and other content projects; however, all content published by the City will be written by and / or edited by City employees for accuracy and understanding.