Leigha McNeil
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Temple announces new multimillion-dollar plan for police department
The City of Temple recently announced a new plan to pour more funding into its police department. The plan will be implemented between fiscal years 2023 through 2028. → Read More
Bell County Attorney: Proposed marijuana proposition in Killeen interferes with state law
“You can’t get into criminalizing something that the state has already said is a crime," the proposed decriminalization of marijuana in Killeen is on the mind of many. → Read More
Language added to marijuana proposition, advocates say more needs to be done
Come election day, the citizens of Killeen will be making their voices heard, deciding whether to decriminalize low-level weed possessions in the city. → Read More
'Creative stipends' help Killeen ISD hire over 500 ahead of school year
The challenges brought on by the pandemic pushed some educators out of the classroom and moved others to retire early. At the start of the year, Killeen ISD began tackling these challenges head-on. → Read More
Killeen ISD elementary teachers preparing for new school year
The pandemic's impact on teachers has pushed many out of the profession. However, for the ones who've decided to stick with the profession, they are gearing up for the new school year. → Read More
Problem or progress: Multimillion-dollar Bell County jail expansion underway
After struggling with capacity issues for years now, the Bell County jail system is expanding. While some applaud the expansion, some people believe it's a bad idea. → Read More
Select group of Copperas Cove ISD students now certified community emergency responders
A select group of students was picked out of nearly 3,000 in Copperas Cove ISD. The main goal of the camp was to teach students how to respond and assist first responders. → Read More
Harker Heights police chief retires after 45 years in law enforcement
After dedicating his life to protect and serve, one Central Texas Police Chief is retiring. Phillip Gadd spent his entire 45-year career in law enforcement. → Read More
Bell County housing market, supply isn't meeting demand
A recent report from the Fort Hood Area Association of Realtor's shows inventory has increased from last year, but still not enough to meet demand. → Read More
Excessive Heat Warning: What it means for the grid & those working outside
All eyes are on the grid with the excessive heat advisory stretching into the weekend but the heat can be especially dangerous for those working outside. → Read More
Family attorney speaks out after alleged TikTok trend kills child
The attorney for the family of Lalani Walton, the 8-year-old from Temple who died after doing a TikTok trend, is speaking out. → Read More
City of Killeen releases new draft comprehensive plan
The city has narrowed the plan down to six main ideas and is now asking community members to fill out a short survey to share their final thoughts on the ideas, before they move forward. → Read More
Limited firework sales begin in Bell County after disaster declaration adjusted
Drought conditions and the growing number of brush and wildfires reported across the county also played a role in Judge David Blackburn's decision. → Read More
Organization honors local faith leaders for work in and out of the church
Throughout the pandemic, many people leaned on their faith to pull them through the uncertainty. One organization rooted in faith is now honoring those pastors who kept their communities going. → Read More
Copperas Cove ISD feeds hundreds of students through summer feeding program
The National School Lunch Program reports nearly 30 million children rely on school lunch throughout the year. It's a need that does not just go away in the summertime. Copperas Cove ISD is closing the gap when it comes to summer meals for kids in their care and the rest of the community. → Read More
"PTSD is a dragon", recent mass shooting triggers memories for survivor of 2009 Ft. Hood attack
We all see reports of mass shootings popping up across our nation, but few know what it truly means to be in the line of fire. Julie Wilson knows that feeling all too well. → Read More
The City of Killeen allocates money for local nonprofit grants
The City of Killeen is using some city and federal funding to pour into local nonprofits. It's an initiative local non-profits say is a long time coming. → Read More
Temple Police deputy chief travels to Uvalde to aid heartbroken community
In the wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that left 19 students and 2 teachers dead, the Texas Chief of Police Association put out a call to law enforcement agencies to help assist the small community in their time of need. The Temple Police Department answered the call. → Read More
'It’s a healing process': Local artist makes memory quilts for the fallen
A few months after she laid her husband to rest, Mrs. Kunze reached out to Laura Winckel, the creator of Quality Quilts by Laura, who has a gift for making custom memory quilts. Winckel turned some of Mr. Kunze's t-shirts into priceless works of art. → Read More
Killeen Police officer cycles over 300 miles to honor fallen officers
For the second time, Killeen native Kyle Moore decided to ride in the Police Unity Tour, a 300-mile bike ride from Virginia to Washington D.C to honor those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice. Moore riding for two officers the City of Killeen lost in the line of duty. → Read More