Memorial Day Ceremony location change on May 29

Event was previously going to be held at the Veterans Cemetery

Terrace Drive lane closure starting Tuesday

Closure is for installation of sewer services

KILLEEN, Texas (May 26, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing the outside west bound lane of Terrace Drive from Searcy Drive to W.S. Young Drive starting Tuesday, May 30, through Wednesday, May 31 from 7:00...

W.S. Young lane closure starting Tuesday

Closure is for installation of sidewalks

KILLEEN, Texas (May 26, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing the outside south bound lane of W.S. Young Drive between Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Terrace Drive starting Tuesday, May 30, through Friday,...

Garrison Avenue lane closure starting Tuesday

Closure is for installation of sewer services.

KILLEEN, Texas (May 26, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing Garrison Ave, from 10th Street to Gray St, will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 1 from 7:00 am t...

Slurry Seal work schedule revised

Equipment malfunction pushed work back

KILLEEN, Texas (May 26, 2023) – Due to equipment failure, The City of Killeen’s Department of Public Works’ Transportation Division has had to alter the slurry seal work schedule, which began Thursday,  May 25. 

The revised schedule is:&a...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Bonner Drive

Notice issued due to repairs from a contractor hitting the water main.

Florence Road lane closure Friday, May 26

Closure is for installation of fiber optic services

KILLEEN, Texas (May 25, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing north bound lane of Florence Road, from Bryce Avenue to Hallmark Avenue to through traffic intermittently Friday, May 26^th  from 7a.m. ...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Nathan Drive

Notice issued because of fiber optic boring company

City Council Accepting Applications for At-large Seat

Applicants must be Killeen resident and must submit an application by June 8

The Killeen City Council is accepting applications now through Thursday, June 8, 2023, to fill an at-large councilmember seat.

The unexpired term for the seat runs through the May 2024 election. 

Qualified applicants must be bona fide U.S. citizens...

Multiple road closures scheduled for May 25 - June 2

Lane closures are for slurry seal services

The City of Killeen’s Department of Public Works’ Transportation Division will be closing several roads beginning May 25 - June 2, weather permitting, for slurry seal services. 

The planned closures are as follows: &am...

Killeen Municipal Offices closed Memorial Day

Garbage service unaltered

The City of Killeen offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.  Normal business hours will resume Tuesday.

Emergency services will operate without interruption. Garbage service will remain unaltered, but the Killeen Re...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Bonner Drive

Notice was issued due to a contractor hitting the water main.

Turner Avenue road closure Wednesday and Thursday, May 24-25

Closure is for sewer services being installed

KILLEEN, Texas (May 23, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing Turner Avenue from 50^th Street to 52^nd Street to through traffic starting Wednesday, May 24 through Thursday, May 25, from 7a.m. to 5p.m....

Hallmark Avenue lane closure Wednesday and Thursday, May 24-25

Closure is for street repairs

KILLEEN, Texas (May 23, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be closing the westbound lane of Hallmark Avenue from South 2^nd Street to Southside Drive to through traffic starting Wednesday, May 24 t...

City of Killeen Recycling Trailers temporarily relocated

The move is due to the carnival on W.S. Young Drive

KILLEEN, Texas (May. 22, 2023) – The City of Killeen will temporarily relocate its recycling containers from the Special Events Center (3301 South W.S. Young Drive) to the back parking lot of the Killeen Civic and Conference Center (3601 South W...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Estelle Avenue, Carrie Circle and Terrace Drive

Notice was issued due to break in water main

Killeen Family Aquatic Center opening Memorial Day Weekend

Spray Pad also opening May 26

KILLEEN, Texas (May 19, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Family Aquatic Center (1800 East Stan Schlueter Loop) will be open Memorial Day weekend, then again on June 6 through Labor Day weekend, September 4.

The FAC is a ten thousand square...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Nathan Drive

Notice was issued due to contractor hitting the water main.

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Estelle Avenue, Carrie Circle

Notice is due to water main break.

Ken Wilkerson submits resignation as councilmember

Wilkerson served since 2020

KILLEEN, Texas (May 17, 2023) – At-large City Councilman Ken Wilkerson has submitted his resignation from the Killeen City Council effective immediately.

Wilkerson submitted his resignation on Monday, May 15, 2023.  

Wilkerson was first e...

New Killeen councilmembers sworn in

Cobb selected as mayor pro tem

The City of Killeen held swearing in ceremony for one new councilmember and three incumbents on Tuesday, May 16, during a Special City Council meeting.

 Incumbents Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb and Jessica Gonzalez, and newcomer Joseph Solomon were swor...

Movies in Your Park starts June 9

Free family film fun over four Fridays

KILLEEN, Texas (May 16, 2023) – Killeen’s free Movies in Your Park will begin June 9 and will show a total of four movies on four Fridays in June and July at the Killeen Athletic Complex.

 This summer’s lineu...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Nathan Drive

Boil Water Notice issued due to a contractor hitting the water main.

Part of intersection at Blair and Ave. D to be closed May 16-26

Closure is to replace concrete gutter

The east side intersection of Ave D and Blair St will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, May 16 through Friday, May 26, including overnights and weekends, weather permitting.

The closure is so a contractor can replace a concrete valley gutter a...

Garrison Avenue closure Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16-17

Closure is for sewer services installation

Garrison Avenue from 10th Street to Gray Street will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, weather permitting.

The closure is so a contractor can install a sewer services. ...

Killeen’s Assistant City Manager accepts new position

Danielle Singh served the City since 2018

KILLEEN, Texas (May 10, 2023) – Killeen’s Assistant City Manager, Danielle Singh has accepted a position as City Manager for the City of Jarrell, following four years with the City of Killeen.

 “The decision to move o...

Independence Day Extravaganza returns to downtown

Vendors should register by June 1

KILLEEN, Texas (May 9, 2023) – The City of Killeen will once again hold its Independence Day Extravaganza and fireworks show on Saturday, July 1 in Historic Downtown Killeen.

This event, which will last from 4p.m. to 10p.m. at 200 East Avenue D, will featu...

May 2023 City Insight Newsletter

Read the full issue of the May 2023 City Insight Newsletter here.

Read on...

Elected Killeen councilmembers to be sworn in May 16, following city election

Four councilmembers to take oath of office during Special City Council Meeting

The City of Killeen will hold a swearing in ceremony for one new councilmember and three incumbents on Tuesday, May 16, during a Special City Council meeting at 5p.m. in City Hall Chambers (101 N. College Street), following the May 6 election.

The vote wil...

Killeen unofficial election results

Unofficial election results may be found at www.killeentexas.gov/election

Early voting election results

Early voting totals for the city of Killeen have been posted and can be found at www.killeentexas.gov/election.

Election for City Council seats to take place Saturday

Unofficial results will be posted on city’s website

The City of Killeen municipal elections are tomorrow, Saturday, May 6. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and results will be posted once polls close at www.KilleenTexas.gov/Election. 

Killeen voters will elect city council seats for Districts 1, 2, and 3. The...

Part of Gray Street closed due to gas leak

Leak cause by contractor hitting gas main

South Gray Street from East Hallmark Avenue to Long Avenue is currently closed due to a contractor hitting a gas main.

The closure also includes a full closure of the intersection of Gray and Hallmark as well as the evacuation of a nearby shoppin...

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport unveils new website

Flygrk.com provides direct link to booking flights and airport information

KILLEEN, Texas (May 3, 2022) – The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) recently unveiled its new website, which is planned to a be a one-stop shop for traveling in and out of Killeen.   The website, www.FlyGRK.com, provide...

Memorial Day Ceremony May 29

Area Veterans Advisory Committee sponsors event

The Area Veterans Advisory Committee will sponsor the Killeen Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (11463 State Highway 195). The public is invited to attend.

Killeen Mayor Debbie Nash...

Southbound lane of Second Street to be closed starting Wednesday, May 3

Closure is for completion of water services installation

KILLEEN, Texas (May 2, 2023) – The southbound lane of North 2^nd Street from Rancier Avenue to Young Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Wednesday, May 3 through Friday, May 5, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, weather permitting.

The ...

Celebrate Killeen Festival canceled Friday due to Tornado Watch issued

Event will continue all day Saturday in Downtown Killeen

KILLEEN, Texas (April 28, 2023) – Due to the National Weather Service issuing a Tornado Watch for Bell County through 8p.m., the Celebrate Killeen Festival is canceled for Friday night. The event will resume Saturday at 10 a.m. and run until 9:3...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Brook Drive

Notice issued due to contractor hitting the water main.

Tornado Watch issued for Bell County

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Killeen City Manager selects new police chief

Community was invited to meet the five finalists earlier this month

KILLEEN, Texas (April 26, 2023) – Killeen City Manager, Kent Cagle, has selected Pedro Lopez, Jr. as the next police chief to lead the Killeen Police Department.

Lopez has accepted a conditional offer of employment with a start date of June 5, 20...

Police create Community Engagement Unit for Historic Downtown area

Unit’s mission is to build relationships with downtown community

KILLEEN, Texas (April 25, 2023) – The Killeen Police Department recently created a Community Engagement Unit and housed the team in Historic Downtown Killeen to establish a strong and welcoming presence in one of the city’s most promin...

Celebrate Killeen Festival begins Thursday

Public invited to three days of family-friendly fun in Downtown Killeen

KILLEEN, Texas (April 24, 2023) – The annual Celebrate Killeen Festival will be held this Thursday through Saturday (April 27 – 29) in Historic Downtown Killeen. The free, three-day event is one of the city’s largest celebrat...

Second Street lane closure starting Tuesday, April 25

Closure is for water services installation

KILLEEN, Texas (April 24, 2023) – The northbound lane of North 2^nd Street from Rancier Avenue to Young Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, April 25 through Thursday, April 27, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, weather permit...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Brook Drive

Notice issued due to contractor hitting the water main.

City of Killeen to hold Chaparral Road Reconstruction Project Open House

Community invited to learn about plan for reconstructing Chaparral Road, provide online feedback

KILLEEN, Texas (April 20, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will hold an Open House on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. at First Baptist Church of Trimmier to discuss the Chaparral Road Reconstruct...

Killeen to hold seasonal job fair May 3

City needs aquatic workers to open pools by Memorial Day

KILLEEN, Texas (April 20, 2023) ­­– The City of Killeen Recreation Services Department will hold an onsite job fair on Wednesday, May 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Family Recreation Center. 

The City has over 30 jobs to fill in its aquatics division, ...

Volunteers sought for annual Arbor Day event

Community members, City staff will plant trees, beautify area

The City of Killeen will participate in the annual National Arbor Day celebration by planting trees in our community on Friday, April 28. The event will take place at Long Branch Park (1101 Long Branch Drive) at 9a.m.

Volunteers can join City of Killeen em...

Adaptive Prom to be held Friday, April 28

Tickets still on sale for a magical evening.

KILLEEN, Texas (April 17, 2023) – The City of Killeen’ Youth Advisory Commission will hold an adaptive prom on Friday, April 28 from 6-9 p.m. at the Lions Club Senior Center.

The adaptive prom is for those 12-25 with special needs. Cost...

Killeen Mayor to proclaim Bob Gray Day on April 18

Legacy of WWII pilot and Killeen native honored annually

KILLEEN, Texas (April 14, 2023) – The City of Killeen will recognize Bob Gray Day on Tuesday, April 18 at 10a.m. at the Killeen Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK).

Mayor Debbie Nash-King will present an official proclamation to a descendant of Gray in honor ...

About a year out: City of Killeen preparing for Solar Eclipse 2024

City has held joint press conference and two townhalls to prepare

The City of Killeen is continuing its preparations for the next solar eclipse, which is due to occur on April 8, 2024.

The city held a joint press conference with Central Texas College at the Mayborn Planetarium in November 2022 to begin preparations. Duri...

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