š± Why Killeenās EDC is under investigation over a north-side grocery
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Killeenās EDC is under investigation over a north-side grocery
- How $6 million in funding requests could reshape Killeenās 2027 budget
- How one Killeen familyās vaping scare could impact local school policies
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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Killeen EDC investigation ordered over disobeyed council request (kdhnews.com) ā Killeen council members have ordered an investigation into their own Economic Development Corporation after learning staff allegedly ignored a directive to pursue a grocery store for north Killeen. The probe will examine which board member pushed the shift toward industrial projects, a move that frustrated representatives of neighborhoods still lacking a nearby full-service store. 
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2. Killeen community partners request funding totalling $6 million (kdhnews.com) ā Killeen City Council just heard nearly $6 million in funding requests from local partners, including a crucial plea to keep the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter fully staffed and open downtown. Council members pressed shelter leaders and transit officials on accountability, past funding, and service levels, signaling tough choices ahead as the 2027 city budget takes shape. Ā Ā Ā
3. 'It really opened my eyes': Central Texas family speaks out about teen vaping after daughter's struggle (kxxv.com) ā A Killeen family is warning other parents after their daughter struggled to quit vaping, saying the experience revealed how widespread the problem is among local teens. They describe behavioral changes, school trouble, and difficulty stopping, and say they want Killeen ISD and other districts to do more. The family hopes their story sparks more conversations at home about vaping risks. Ā Ā Ā
4. Rep. Pfluger Honors 13 TX-11 Students Appointed to U.S. Service Academies (sanangelolive.com) ā Two Killeen students and two from nearby Harker Heights have earned coveted appointments to U.S. service academies after being nominated by Congressman August Pfluger. The honorees, including future Naval and Air Force Academy cadets, were recognized at a San Angelo ceremony celebrating their academic, physical, and leadership achievements as they prepare to begin training this fall. Ā Ā Ā
5. Temple resident describes helping injured man during deadly BLORA shooting (kdhnews.com) ā Killeen-area readers are hearing new details from a Temple teen who says she helped a wounded man during the deadly Memorial Day weekend shooting at Fort Hoodās Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. She describes chaotic gunfire, claims an MP shot the unarmed victim, and criticizes how long it took for medical evacuation, while Army investigators release few specifics so far. Ā Ā Ā
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- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Fort Hood, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 5 hours. Message from Finder: "Brown and blackā¦ (Nextdoor Duncan Ave / Young Dr) - Does anyone have a can of kitten food they donāt mind parting with.
I found a young kitten in my complex like 10 minutes ago and I only have adult wet food. Walmart/HEB and DG are closedā¦ I was told that can kill himā¦ (Nextdoor Marlboro Heights)
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- Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Shoe Coordinator - Killeen, TX in Killeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Killeen here.
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