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🌱 What’s at stake for Ellison as Killeen ISD weighs closures

Killeen, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Killeen! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s at stake for Ellison as Killeen ISD weighs closures
  • A Killeen play brings difficult family conversations into the open
  • Killeen ISD approves $3 million bus purchase for seat belt upgrades

Also on today's calendar: Fall Night Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
  • Friday: Beautiful with sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. School closures, declining enrollment spark concerns at Killeen ISD town hall (kwtx.com) — Ellison High School’s possible closure drew concerned families to Killeen ISD’s first Optimization 2.0 town hall Monday, but no decision has been made. As enrollment falls, officials say Ellison could stay open without major renovations, while upgrading it to match newer campuses would cost an estimated $100 million.
   

2. ‘If These Walls Could Talk' brings hidden struggles, healing to Killeen stage (kdhnews.com) — Five women’s hidden struggles take center stage Friday, Nov. 13, when ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ comes to the Killeen Civic and Conference Center at 7:30 p.m. Playwright and therapist Kerry Ann Zamore Byrd plans post-show discussions connecting attendees with mental health resources. Tickets start at $40, excluding fees.
   

3. Killeen ISD Board of Trustees approves purchase of 18 new school buses (kdhnews.com) — Killeen ISD trustees approved buying 18 school buses for an estimated $3 million as the district works toward a state seat belt deadline. Of its 278 buses, 119 lack three-point belts for every passenger. The district plans to replace 53 and retrofit 66 before the September 2029 deadline.
   

4. Medically retired veterans could receive retirement and disability benefits under House bill (kwtx.com) — Killeen VFW commander Willie Keller could receive almost $3,000 more a month if Congress passes the Major Richard Star Act. Medically retired after combat injuries, Keller currently receives disability benefits but no retirement payment because of an offset. The proposal would allow eligible veterans to receive both, but passage remains uncertain.
   

5. One person killed in motorcycle crash in Killeen (kcentv.com) — A 24-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a pickup on West Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen on Tuesday afternoon. Police say their preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle tried to pass on the right as the truck turned into a driveway. Investigators have not released the rider’s name pending family notification.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday November 13
  • Paws for Reading →
    Copper Mountain Branch Library, 3000 South WS Young Dr., Killeen
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Future & Bouji, a dog who went missing in Killeen, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 49 minutes. Message from Owner: "If… (Nextdoor Saegert Ranch)
  • 🏘️ Let's Get to Know Our Neighbors!
    If someone were moving to Central Texas tomorrow, what is ONE thing you would tell them about living here? Would it be: Your favorite local… (Nextdoor Ding Dong)
  • AdventHealth posted a job opening for Director of Pharmacy in Killeen. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Server - Cast Member in Killeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Killeen here.

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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Killeen

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