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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Police Reports: Marijuana charges in Killeen; assaults in Copperas Cove (kdhnews.com) — Killeen residents can see a breakdown of Tuesday's police activity, including marijuana possession, several assaults, and a building burglary at locations across the city. The report also details a busy day for officers in Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and Lampasas, ranging from harassment and theft to accidents, reckless driving, and firearm possession by a felon.
2. Vets living on streets have 'chosen that,' says councilman; homeless shelter could close Sept. 1 (kdhnews.com) — Killeen residents are reacting after Councilman David Bass said veterans living on the streets here have "chosen that lifestyle," comments that drew an emotional response from a shelter resident. As Friends in Crisis warns it may close Sept. 1, the City Council has scheduled a special meeting next Tuesday to consider short-term funding and demand clearer financial details from the nonprofit.
3. Brown County Sheriff's Deputy, Brownwood Police Officers Graduate from CTC Police Academy (brownwoodnews.com) — Three new law enforcement officers just graduated from Central Texas College's police academy in Killeen, and the program is already recruiting for its next class starting September 8. The story highlights their intensive training, future roles in Brown County and Brownwood, and how interested Killeen-area residents can apply before the August 28 deadline.
4. How to have a weekend jam-packed with adventure in Central Texas (couriertexas.com) — Central Texas weekend adventurers get a full itinerary of ziplining, river kayaking, caves, wildlife viewing and stargazing, all framed around the Austin area, Bell County metro of Killeen and Temple, and Waco. While most stops are a drive from Killeen, the guide helps locals plan realistic, heat-beating road trips packed with outdoor thrills and quirky attractions.
5. Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2 (taylorvilledailynews.com) — Army aviation training with Apache helicopters is resuming after a fatal crash near Fort Hood last week that killed two soldiers, including Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre Huey of Killeen. Investigators are still probing the cause of the Salado-area crash, while officials emphasize safety reviews and recall earlier deadly incidents tied to Fort Hood's large training mission.
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