🌱 How Killeen schools handled first-day jitters and safety this year.

Cheers Killeen! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Killeen schools handled first-day jitters and safety this year.
• What's at stake in Tuesday's Killeen City Council budget talks?
• Jury reaches verdict in high-profile 2020 Killeen murder case.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 75.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Killeen ISD students return to school (kdhnews.com) — Students across Killeen ISD headed back to class Monday, with district leaders emphasizing safety and academic improvement as top priorities for the new year. From Cedar Valley Elementary in Killeen to Nolanville Elementary, staff, volunteers, and principals focused on welcoming students, easing first-day jitters, and keeping tens of thousands of children organized and safe.
   

2. Killeen council meeting Tuesday will feature discussions on proposed budget, KEDC (kdhnews.com) — Killeen residents have a key chance to see how their 2027 city budget and economic priorities take shape at Tuesday's 5 p.m. council meeting. Leaders will debate funding for the Killeen Economic Development Corporation, hear a lobbyist strategy update, consider a new event management contract for the Civic and Conference Center, and vote on two small zoning changes.
   

3. Third man found guilty in 2020 Killeen murder case (kdhnews.com) — A Bell County jury has found a Killeen man guilty in the 2020 shooting death of 24-year-old Jonathon Hampton, who was attacked while walking through a Killeen neighborhood. Jurors heard Snapchat videos, surveillance footage, and testimony tying three co-defendants to the armed confrontation, with one already sentenced and another awaiting punishment after pleading guilty.
   

4. John Niland, an early Cowboys legend and Super Bowl champion, dies aged 82 (cbsnews.com) — Killeen has a quiet connection to Cowboys great John Niland, who completed his military service at Fort Hood while building the career that led to a Super Bowl title and multiple All-Pro honors. The longtime offensive guard has died at 82 in McKinney, and his family plans to donate his brain for CTE research while inviting fans to share memories.
   

📸 Around Killeen

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Tuesday September 15
• Little Mania Midget Wrestling →
  Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Killeen, TX, 2900 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen
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Tuesday August 25
• Board Meeting
  Killeen ISD Killeen, TX 76543
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Sophomore Chromebook Distribution
  Belton H S Belton, TX 76513
  9:00 am
• Board Meeting
  Oveta Culp Hobby El Killeen, TX 76544
  5:00 pm
• Library Committee Meeting →
  City of Morgan's Point Resort Mary Ruth Briggs Library - City Hall 8 Morgan's Point Blvd. Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Freshman Chromebook Distribution
  Belton H S Belton, TX 76513
  9:00 am
• Library Volunteer Workday →
  City of Morgan's Point Resort Mary Ruth Briggs Library - City Hall 8 Morgan's Point Blvd. Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
  1:00 pm
• Parks and Recreation Meeting →
  City of Morgan's Point Resort 275 FM 2483 - Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Municipal Court - Library Closed →
  City of Morgan's Point Resort Mary Ruth Briggs Library - City Hall 8 Morgan's Point Blvd. Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
  1:00 pm
• District HS Region Choir Camp
  Belton H S Choir, PAC, Black Box, Orchestra, Small Theater
  5:00 pm
• MPR COPS Meeting →
  City of Morgan's Point Resort - Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Purple Meadow →
  Painting with a Twist, 716 Indian Trail Ste 220, Harker Heights
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey ya'll!
  The Killeen Craft and Artisan market is being hosted today, Sunday the 16th of August at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center from 11-4! Address:… (Nextdoor Chantz/Shawn)
• Does anyone recognize this girl?
  She wondered into our yard and I've been trying to find her people for over a week now. (Nextdoor Rancier)

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Killeen. Apply here.
• Jason's Deli posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Killeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Killeen here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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