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With lake levels up, Killeen, Harker Heights downgrade to Stage 1 drought contingency

“WCID reports that the Brazos River Authority (BRA) confirmed that Lake Belton’s lake level has risen about six feet above the Stage 2 trigger level, and is anticipated to remain above that level for ... read more

Killeen City Council to vote on changing water restrictions

KILLEEN, Texas — Every year, Central Texans see water restrictions imposed in Killeen as lake levels drop and drought levels set in. Periodically, the ordinance that dictates those restrictions being ... read more

Potential rezoning in Killeen raises community’s concerns at city council meeting

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) -Killeen’s city council meeting last ... Sills believes that the city should fix the water pressure issues that neighbors are facing first. “They are required to address utility ... read more

These Central Texas cities now under Stage 1 water restrictions thanks to rising lake levels

KILLEEN, Texas — Several Central Texas cities are now under Stage 1 water restrictions thanks to rising lake levels in Lake Belton. Both the City of Killeen and Harker Heights said the Brazos River ... read more

Killeen city manager says water rates will not be affected much, if at all, by WCID-1 improvements

Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle said at a Killeen City Council meeting this week that water rates will either not be affected by the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 ... read more

Stage 2 Drought Warning downgraded in many cities

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) announced a downgrade of the drought status for several cities in Bell County and Coryell County. The BRA announced a downgrade of ... read more

Arrest made, narcotics seized at Killeen lounge

An arrest has been made and narcotics have been seized at an event held at a lounge in Killeen. Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Special ... read more

Veteran, teen son open seafood restaurant in Killeen

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - An Army veteran with over a decade of military experience, along with her teenage son, officially opened Zay’s Steamhouse Lounge on Saturday. ”We have soft shell crabs ... read more

Some Central Texas public water systems exceed 'forever chemicals' limits

The limits were originally imposed April 10 by the Biden Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. read more

Killeen, TX

Killeen is home to Fort Hood, one of the largest United States military installations in the world. The city's economy heavily depends on the post and the soldiers, and their families, stationed ... read more