News Flash Home
The original item was published from 3/27/2020 4:38:06 PM to 4/1/2021 12:00:05 AM.

News Flash

City News

Posted on: March 27, 2020

[ARCHIVED] 3-27-20 City of Killeen COVID-19 Situation Update #6

Mayor directs shelter in place following Bell County Judge’s order.

Mayor Jose Segarra issued Directive 3 today, which accepts the provisions set forth in the latest directive by Bell County Judge David Blackburn, in response to the local COVID-19 situation. The new directive takes effect at 11:59 p.m. March 27, 2020 and remains in place until 11:59 a.m. April 6.

The new order reiterates the need for the public to stay home and avoid unnecessary activities and contacts and adds clarifications to essential and non-essential businesses.

The primary directives are:

  • All individuals living in the City of Killeen are to shelter at their residences and leave only for essential activities and for operating or supporting essential businesses
  • Individuals and businesses should apply social distancing guidelines in all situations to the extent possible
  • All businesses not defined as essential are to cease operations
  • All public and private gatherings of 10 or more people outside of a single household are to cease
  • Religious and worship services may be held in-person but social distancing guidelines should be applied
  • All elective medical and dental procedures are prohibited

Directives continue to be enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the city and county. Collectively following government orders and public health guidance can help minimize unnecessary contact with others and ultimately protect the most vulnerable members of our community.

Directive 1 was issued March 18, 2020, and placed limitations on public gatherings, limited restaurant operations to take-out and delivery and closed bars, fitness facilities and indoor recreation facilities. Directive 2, issued March 23, 2020, further restricted activity to essential and non-essential functions to limit contact and preserve resources.

Directive 3 continues the shelter in place order but provides additional guidance and definitions to assist the public in compliance.

These directives do not prohibit individuals from leaving their residences for health and safety needs like seeking medical care, purchasing medical supplies and obtaining goods for the household. They also do not prohibit individuals from going to work at businesses deemed essential in the directives.

The full text of Directive 3 is available on the City’s COVID-19 webpage, KilleenTexas.gov/COVID19.

The City of Killeen has created two important resources to assist the community in understanding the local impacts of COVID-19. The City’s COVID-19 webpage is available 24-hours per day and at KilleenTexas.gov/COVID19. A COVID-19 hotline is available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 254-616-3209. Both resources are updated regularly as the situation continues to change.

There are multiple confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bell County, six of which are in Killeen. The City of Killeen continues to actively monitor the situation and adjust internal and external protocols for employee and public safety.

For the protection of employees and residents, all City of Killeen service offices are now closed to the public. Employees are actively working to minimize the impacts of these closures, and City services may still be obtained by phone, email and web, and. Contact information for all services are available at KilleenTexas.gov.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City News

Slurry Seal work schedule revised

Posted on: May 26, 2023
Movies In Your Park_Square

Movies in Your Park starts June 9

Posted on: May 16, 2023

May 2023 City Insight Newsletter

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Early voting election results

Posted on: May 6, 2023

Memorial Day Ceremony May 29

Posted on: May 2, 2023

Tornado Watch issued for Bell County

Posted on: April 26, 2023
Fallen Heros 5K_Square

Fallen Heroes 5K set for May 6

Posted on: April 11, 2023

Killeen Police Chief finalists named

Posted on: April 10, 2023

City Easter Egg hunt canceled

Posted on: April 6, 2023

City offices closed on Good Friday

Posted on: April 3, 2023
Early Voting Locations (PDF)

Killeen election to be held May 6

Posted on: March 29, 2023

Public input sought on vision for Downtown

Posted on: February 28, 2023

Killeen offices closed for Presidents Day

Posted on: February 17, 2023
Stewart Park new playground

Park improvements continue

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Alta Vista Drive closure this week

Posted on: February 12, 2023

Clear Creek Road closure this week

Posted on: February 12, 2023

Crews resume roadwork on W.S. Young

Posted on: February 6, 2023

City Council Special Workshop canceled

Posted on: January 31, 2023

Stonetree Drive closed for repair

Posted on: December 30, 2022

Killeen’s offices to be closed Monday

Posted on: December 28, 2022

Boil Water Notice issued for Fowler Avenue

Posted on: November 28, 2022

Moss Rose Center to Open as Warming Center

Posted on: November 18, 2022

Moss Rose Center to Open as Warming Center

Posted on: November 14, 2022

Annual Veterans Day Parade canceled

Posted on: November 10, 2022

Lane closure planned for Southside Drive

Posted on: October 10, 2022

Trimmier Road lane closures planned

Posted on: August 10, 2022

Splash Pad closes for more repairs

Posted on: August 1, 2022

Splash Pad to open tomorrow

Posted on: July 28, 2022

Old FM 440 lane closures planned

Posted on: July 19, 2022

Persimmon Road lane closure planned

Posted on: July 15, 2022

Trimmier Road lane closures planned

Posted on: July 14, 2022

Gilmer Street lane closure planned

Posted on: July 8, 2022

Stewart Street closure planned

Posted on: July 1, 2022
Solid Waste Holiday Trash Collection 2022

Trash Collection Delay Reminder

Posted on: June 1, 2022
Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

Killeen Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on: May 19, 2022

Court to be closed Friday, May 20

Posted on: May 18, 2022

WCID 2 pm update

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Ridgeview Drive Closure Planned

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Westcliff Road Closure Planned

Posted on: May 6, 2022