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Intermittent lane closures on Shims Boulevard and Gigante Drive this week

Private contractor will make street repairs during closures

KILLEEN, Texas (Oct. 2, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Development Services’ Engineering division will have intermittent lane closures on Shims Boulevard from to Rancier Avenue to Gigante Drive, as well as closures on...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Chippendale Drive

Notice is due to a contractor hitting a water main

City launches new site for permits and inspections

New site has been used by other cities and the Building Inspections division is happy to host it

KILLEEN, Texas (Oct. 2, 2023) - The City of Killeen’s Development Services’ Building Inspections division has unveiled a new customer portal platform to submit and apply for construction building permits and request inspections online....

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Chippendale Drive

Notice was due to contractor hitting water main

Frontage road of West Central Texas Expressway lane closures

Closures are for core locates

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 29, 2023) – The right lane of the eastbound frontage Road of West Central Texas Expressway from Bonnie Drive to Old FM 440 and the southbound lane of Old FM from Centex Expressway to Pershing Dr. will be closed to ...

Killeen City Council workshop to begin at 4p.m. on Oct. 3

Meeting will begin an hour early to accommodate the Police Department’s National Night Out event

KILLEEN, Texas (September 29, 2023) – The Killeen City Council will begin it’s Oct. 3 workshop at 4p.m., an hour earlier than usual, to accommodate the Killeen Police Department’s annual National Night Out event, which begins...

TxDOT extends Interstate 14 eastbound lane closure

Traffic control devices being installed

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 29, 2023) – The Texas Department of Transportation has informed the City of Killeen’s Engineering Division that it will be extending the closure of an eastbound lane of Interstate 14 from Trimmier Road to Rosewood...

City of Killeen moves forward with Homeless and Mental Health Strategic Plan

Hiring, construction of campus to help unsheltered citizens transition is ongoing

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 29, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Homeless and Mental Health Strategic Plan is moving forward with construction of a transitional center to assist those experiencing homelessness in Killeen.

The Homeless ...

Killeen Firefighters respond to apartment fire on Adams Avenue

No injuries, six residents displaced

KILLEEN, Texas (September 28, 2023) – Killeen firefighters say there are no injuries in a fire that broke out at an apartment complex in the 900 block of West Adams Avenue just before 3p.m. today.

Units were dispatched to the general al...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Chippendale Drive

Notice issued due to contractor hitting water main

Florence Road lane closure planned for Tuesday, Sept. 26

Closures are for street repair

The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be intermittently closing southbound lane of Florence Road from Jasper Drive to Marigold Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. 

The closure is so a private ...

Interstate 14 eastbound lane closure this week

Traffic control devices being installed

The Texas Department of Transportation will be closing an eastbound lane of Interstate 14 from Trimmier Road to Rosewood Drive, starting Monday, Sept. 25, through Friday, Sept. 29. The closure will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, weather permitting.&am...

Killeen City Council approves budget changes for fiscal year 2024

Fees include increase in water and sewer increases

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 20, 2023) – The fiscal year 2024 budget approved Tuesday, Sept. 12 by City Council includes several key fee changes recommended by City Manager Kent Cagle. The newly-passed $244M FY ’24 budget will be effective fr...

Shims Boulevard lane closures planned for Sept. 20-21

Closure is for installation of water services

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 19, 2023) – Shims Boulevard, from to Rancier Avenue to Gigante Drive will have alternating lane closures on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21 from 7a.m. to 5p.m. each day, weather permitting.

The closure is so a pri...

East Trimmier Road lane closures to be all day

Closures are for bridge repair

The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be having a contractor performing north and southbound lane diversion closures through Friday, Dec. 9, 2023. The closures will be done 24 hours a day on an as-needed basis.

The closure is so a priva...

Interstate 14 eastbound lane closure begins Sept. 19

TxDOT to be performing overnight work

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 15, 2023) – The Texas Department of Transportation has informed the City of Killeen that it will be closing the shoulder on eastbound Interstate Trimmier Road to Rosewood Drive, starting Tuesday, Sept. 19, through Saturday,...

Community Walk Against Domestic Violence set for Saturday, Sept. 30

The Killeen Police Department hosts third annual event

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 15, 2023) – The Killeen Police Department will host its third annual Community Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

The event will be at Lions Club Park from 11a.m. - 2p.m. and is free and open to the ...

Killeen City Council invites community to second annual townhall

Citizens have opportunity to ask questions and get updates on their specific district

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 14, 2023) – The City of Killeen councilmembers are inviting community members to the second annual Special Workshop and Townhall on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6p.m. at City Hall (101 North College Street).

“Our council m...

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Killeen City Council adopts fiscal year 2024 budget

New fiscal year begins Oct. 1, tax rate decreases for fourth straight year

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 13, 2023) – Two months after Killeen City Manager, Kent Cagle, presented a proposed fiscal year 2024 budget to City Council members, representatives adopted the new budget of $244 million, following recommendations during T...

Killeen Mayor to host reception to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The community is invited to attend, proclamation will be presented

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Killeen Mayor Debbie Nash-King will honor Hispanic Heritage Month during a reception and celebration at City Hall at 4p.m. 

The event will take place in the City Hall foyer on the first floor (101 North College Street) and th...

Interstate 14 westbound lane extended through Sept. 16

TxDOT to be performing overnight work

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 8, 2023) – The Texas Department of Transportation has informed the City of Killeen that it will extend the closure of the two left hand lanes of westbound Interstate 14 from Knight’s Way in Harker Heights to Trimm...

Annual Bow Wow Luau takes place this Saturday

Popular dog friendly event free to attend

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 7, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department is reminding dog owners to bring their best friends to our Bow Wow Luau this Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10a.m. to 1p.m. at the Family Aquatic Center. Th...

Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan enters second year

2022 Comprehensive Plan transitions to ‘Killeen 2040’ Moving Forward

KILLEEN, Texas (Sept. 7, 2023) – The City of Killeen is celebrating entering the second year of what is now called Killeen 2040.

The Killeen City Council approved the City of Killeen’s 2022 Comprehensive Plan in August 2022, w...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Stephen Street

Notice was issued due to contractor hitting water main

Reminder: Touchdown In Downtown returns Sept. 9

Annual event helps kick off football season

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 31, 2023) – Killeen’s Touchdown in Downtown event is returning to Historic Downtown Killeen on Saturday, Sept. 9.

The event was created last year as part of the city’s Downtown Events series and i...

East Avenue G closure planned for Thursday and Friday

Closure is for installation of fiber optic services

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 30, 2023) – The eastbound lane of East Avenue G from N. 2nd Street to N. 4th Street will be closed to through traffic starting Thursday, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 1, from 7a.m. to 5p.m. each day, weather permitting.&...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Spring Branch Drive and Oak Hill Drive

Boil Water Notice lifted due to the water crews isolating the water main.

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Stephen Street

Notice issued due to isolation of the water main.

Parts of Avenue C and Avenue D to be closed Saturday

Closures are for crosswalk paintings

KILLEEN, Texas (August 29, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Transportation Division will be closing Avenue C and Avenue D between 4th on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m,, weather permitting.

The City&r...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day

City offices will reopen September 5

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 29, 2023) – City of Killeen offices will be closed September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

Emergency services will operate without interruption.

Garbage collection will run as normal. The transfer station will be open from 8 a....

Hall Avenue closure set for Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug 29-30

Closure is for installation of sewer services

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 28, 2023) – The westbound lane of Hall Ave from 24^th St to 22nd St will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, Aug. 29, through Wednesday, Aug 30, from 7a.m. to 5p.m. each day, weather permitting. 

T...

Boil Water Notice issued for properties on Spring Branch Drive and Oak Hill Drive

Notice issued due to a break in the water line.

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Cedar, Pine, WS Young Drives and Rancier Avenue

Notice was due to water valve and fire hydrant replacement

Killeen Fire and neighboring Emergency Responders battling grass fire

Voluntary evacuations have taken place

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 26, 2023) - Killeen and neighboring Emergency responders have been battling a large grass fire in the 100 block of North Roy Reynolds Drive since about 4p.m.

The flames threatened some structures in an RV park that was being evacuated....

Record number of donors in 2023 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Tiebreaker has prevailed in competition between the Killeen Police and Fire Departments

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 25, 2023) – The Killeen Police and Fire Departments brought in a record number of donors in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Aug. 24.

The City of Killeen partnered with Carter BloodCare for the third year in a row, ...

Interstate 14 westbound lane closures begin Sunday

TxDOT to be performing overnight work

KILLEEN, Texas (August 24, 2023) – The Texas Department of Transportation has informed the City of Killeen that it will be closing the two left hand lanes westbound Interstate 14 from Knight’s Way in Harker Heights to Trimmier Road in ...

No injuries in early morning house fire

Flames broke out on Carly Drive, home is destroyed

KILLEEN, Texas (August 24, 2023) – The Killeen Fire Department put out a house fire in the 500 block of Carly Drive just before 2:30a.m. The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes and no one was injured. 

Twenty-eig...

E. Trimmier Road lane closures to begin Wednesday

Closures are for bridge repair

KILLEEN, Texas (August 22, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Engineering Division will be intermittently closing the north and southbound lanes of East Trimmier Road south of Sulfur Springs Drive starting Wednesday, Aug. 23 throug...

Boil Water Notice for Aug. 22 issued for properties on Cedar, Pine, Young and East Rancier Drives

Notice begins Aug. 22 and is due to crews replacing two water valves and a fire hydrant.

City Council responds to residents regarding downtown, police, etc. in Budget Town Hall

One Public Hearing has also been held and a second budget hearing will be on Sept. 5

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 18, 2023) – The City of Killeen councilmembers addressed more than two dozen questions from residents during a Town Hall on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Aug. 17.

The workshop was held at City Hall (101 North College Street)...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Acorn Creek Trail

Notice lifted due to water crews isolating the water main.

Bow Wow Luau returns to the Family Aquatic Center on Sept. 9

Popular dog friendly event free to attend

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 15, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Recreation Division is inviting dog owners to bring their best friends to our Bow Wow Luau on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10a.m. to 1p.m. at the Family Aquatic Center. The event is a popular event for dogs...

Public input sought on county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Online survey available through Sept. 17

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug. 17, 2023) – The City of Killeen’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management is seeking community input on the Bell County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. This is the community’s chance to revi...

Bol Water Notice issued for properties on Acron Creek Trail

Notice issued due to damaged residential tap

Killeen Fire Department hosts third annual Open House for Fire Prevention Week

Community invited to meet firefighters, learn safety tips

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug.14, 2023) – For the third year in a row, the Killeen Fire Department is inviting the community out to an Open House event to discuss fire safety and prevention tips and participate in demonstrations.

The event is Oct. 14 from ...

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Charolias Drive and Longhorn Circle

Notice was due to contractor hitting water line

Boil Water Notice lifted for properties on Fort Hood Street

Notice was due to water line break

Killeen Farmers Market to return this fall with new location, time, features

Event will be a “Night Market’ and showcase live music and fun in Historic Downtown

KILLEEN, Texas (Aug.11, 2023) – The City of Killeen is excited to announce the return of the Farmers Market to Historic Downtown Killeen each Friday, beginning Sept. 22. The Killeen Farmers Market will feature the first-ever “Night Market” and be home to ...

August 2023 City Insight Newsletter