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🌱 Which Killeen streets saw crime and police calls on Tuesday?
Be sure to catch Little Mania Midget Wrestling on the Killeen Patch calendar
Good morning Killeen! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Killeen streets saw crime and police calls on Tuesday?
- What will Killeen's council decide about funding its homeless shelter?
- Thinking about law enforcement? See how CTC's Killeen academy trains rookies.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 104, low: 77.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Killeen
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Purple Meadow →
Painting with a Twist, 716 Indian Trail Ste 220, Harker Heights
4:00 pm - Temple High School Class of 1976 - 50 Year Reunion →
Dead Fish Grill, 2207 Lake Rd, Belton
6:00 pm - Board Meeting
Clarke El Killeen, TX 76544
5:00 pm - Planning and Zoning Meeting →
City of Morgan's Point Resort Mic and Garrett Hill Event Center - 60 Morgan's Point Boulevard Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
6:00 pm - Dean's Series - UMHB Music Showcase
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor-COLLEGE of VISUAL and PERFORMING ARTS Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center, 120 Baugh Performance
7:00 pm - MPR Explorers @the Point →
City of Morgan's Point Resort Mic and Garrett Hill Event Center - 60 Morgan's Point Boulevard Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
9:00 am - Bellamy Brothers →
Johnny's Steaks & Bar-Be-Que, 301 Thomas Arnold Rd, Salado
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Alright neighbors… I'm shuffling off to bed before my yawns start sounding like love songs.
Today was sweet, silly, and just a little chaotic — but I'm ending it grateful. May your pillows be soft, your dreams be kind, and your snacks be… (Nextdoor Lake Road) - On the last day of school the transmission in my car flooded.
I had 2 cars and one had been sitting for 2 years wrecked. My children still needed to get to places and I still had to make my appointments. I got… (Nextdoor Boyd Avenue)
- Cavender's posted a job opening for Stocker - Store in Killeen. Apply here.
- Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Busser 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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