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🌱 How one Killeen officer’s split-second decisions earned a Valor award

Killeen, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Killeen! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Killeen officer’s split-second decisions earned a Valor award
  • Killeen’s Royce O’Neale is on the move in major NBA trade.

Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hazy sun, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KPD honored for actions during 2024 mall incident (kdhnews.com) — A Killeen police officer has been honored at the State Capitol for his bravery during the 2024 Killeen Mall incident, when a driver crashed a truck into JCPenney and endangered holiday shoppers. Officer Patrick Blair received the Award of Valor for confronting the suspect, disabling the vehicle, and helping prevent any fatalities beyond the driver.
   

• Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns for Grayson Allen (thesportingbase.com) — An NBA trade with local ties just sent Killeen native Royce O’Neale from the Suns to the Hornets in a deal centered on Miles Bridges and Grayson Allen. The move reshapes both teams’ futures with multiple draft picks changing hands and marks O’Neale’s next stop in a solid veteran career.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Dior, a dog who went missing in Killeen, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 16 hours, 14 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Duncan Ave / Young Dr)
  • Hello!
    This little girl I am sitting escaped.. Escaped on Dickens Dr near Long Branch. Has anyone seen her? (Nextdoor Boyd Avenue)
  • Maximus, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Office Assistant - Veterans Evaluation Services in Killeen. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Hood

Harker Heights

  • Woman killed in high-speed crash in Harker Heights (kwtx.com)
  • Sunday's patriotic concert, a great way to celebrate the nation's birthday (kdhnews.com)
  • Police reports: Thefts reported in Killeen and Copperas Cove (kdhnews.com)

Ok Killeen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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