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🌱 How Killeen ISD’s tech overhaul and new programs will affect families
You won't want to miss Fort Hood Area Real Estate Investor Meetup on the Killeen Patch calendar
Hello Killeen! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Killeen ISD's tech overhaul and new programs will affect families
- Family files major lawsuit over deadly I-14 tragedy near Killeen
- What will Killeen decide about data centers and short-term rentals Monday?
Also on today's calendar: Rafter E Productions Open 5D and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 72 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Killeen ISD trustees prepare for district-wide improvements (kcentv.com) — Killeen ISD leaders just reviewed major technology and student-support plans that will shape classrooms across Killeen over the next several years. Trustees heard how more than 25,000 aging student devices will be phased out by 2027 and approved $165,000 in agreements for alternative education, mental health services, and special education-focused outdoor learning that directly serve local students and families. 
2. Family of woman killed after exiting moving truck on I-14 files lawsuit seeking justice (kxxv.com) — Killeen-area drivers on I-14 are learning more about a wrongful-death lawsuit filed after 25-year-old Faith Sidman died exiting a moving pickup on the freeway in July. Her family is seeking over $1 million from two Harker Heights bars and several drivers, alleging overservice and failures to stop and render aid, while multiple criminal cases tied to the incident continue.
3. Killeen council, P&Z to hold joint meeting on data centers, short-term rentals (kdhnews.com) — Killeen's City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday to hash out how the city should regulate data centers and short-term rentals, including low tax-compliance rates for Airbnbs. The joint session will also tackle council priorities and expectations for P&Z, following past disagreements and new efforts to tighten zoning rules around utilities, water use, and neighborhood impacts.
4. City of Killeen readies for annual Veterans Day Parade (fox44news.com) — Downtown Killeen will host the Central Texas Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, giving residents a chance to honor local veterans together. The city will also be formally recognized as a regional Veterans Day site, and community groups, schools, and businesses can register free through November 9 to join the procession and related activities.
5. Hewitt ends Flock camera contract as state funding pause leaves cities weighing next steps (kcentv.com) — Killeen residents may see changes to police technology as the Killeen Police Department reviews whether it can keep using Flock license plate reader cameras after state grant funding was paused. A nearby city, Hewitt, has already ended its Flock contract for budget reasons, while Temple plans to continue the program into early next year unless the funding pause persists.
📸 Around Killeen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Killeen
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★ Featured events ★
- Fort Hood Area Real Estate Investor Meetup →
Brick and Forge Taproom, Killeen
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Rafter E Productions Open 5D →
Killeen Rodeo Arena, 3601 S W S Young Dr, Killeen
10:00 am - Moomoo's and Mimosas →
711 North 8th Street, Killeen
1:00 pm - The Art of Aging →
Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 South W S Young Drive, Killeen
2:00 pm - College & Career Planning: FAFSA
Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Dr., Killeen
6:00 pm - The Harvest Job Fair →
Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 South W S Young Drive, Killeen
10:00 am - Harvest Job Fair →
Killeen Civic Center, Killeen
10:00 am - Mid-Day Music October →
6200 W Central Texas Expy, Killeen
12:30 pm
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Killeen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- One Voice Concert
Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center, 120 Baugh Performance, Harker Heights
7:00 pm - Women's Choir Day
Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center, 130 Fikes Chamber Hal, Harker Heights
8:00 am - College & Career Planning: FAFSA
Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Dr., Killeen
6:00 pm - Spencer Welch-Nature and Nurture Exhibit Opening
Baugh Center for the Visual Arts, 206 Art Gallery, Harker Heights
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nextdoor fam, gather 'round real quick because Sky Daddy been showing OUT today.
I woke up feeling lighter, brighter, and just a little too cute for no reason. That's how I know Sky Daddy sprinkled some extra favor on me before I… (Nextdoor Lake Road) - Has anyone seen this dog roaming the street?
I let him out this morning to use the restroom and he got out the gate if you see him please contact me! (Nextdoor Chisholm Trail)
- Golden Corral posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Killeen. Apply here.
- Denny's posted a job opening for Cook / Cosinero 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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