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Killeen City Council addresses so-called food desert in north Killeen


Killeen City Council addresses so-called food desert in north Killeen

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – On September 3, the Killeen City Council is scheduled to address the lack of grocery stores in the North Killeen area, which has been considered a food desert since major grocery stores left in 2020. City councilor Jose Segarra estimates that, despite more than 30,000 residents, there are still not enough […]

Killeen City Council to address North Killeen food desert


Killeen City Council addresses so-called food desert in north Killeen

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – The Killeen City Council is working to address the lack of grocery stores in the North Killeen area, which has been considered a food desert since major grocery stores left in 2020. Next Tuesday, the Killeen City Council will meet to discuss the food desert problem in north Killeen. City Councilor […]

Gasoline prices down in the region and across the US | Local news


Gasoline prices down in the region and across the US | Local news

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area has decreased compared to the previous week. The average price in the region was $2.91 on Saturday, which is five cents less than last week and 45 cents less than the same period last year, according to […]

The Killeen Food Truck Park has to close | Business


The Killeen Food Truck Park has to close | Business

The Killeen Food Truck Park, 3101 S. Fort Hood St., is closing Sept. 15. A dozen different businesses were still present at the park on Wednesday, and they all must find new homes by that date. The park’s closure was not planned. Sabrina Hebert, one of the owners of Simply Good Burgers and the park’s […]

Killeen Regional Airport invests millions in new runway


Killeen Regional Airport invests millions in new runway

KILLEEN, Texas – In recent years, Killeen Regional Airport has been renamed, new hangars have been built and even solar panels have begun to be installed over newly covered parking spaces. On Tuesday, the Killeen City Council approved a new construction project costing over $7 million. “Well, essentially it’s a small section of the taxiway […]

Killeen City Council approves airport runway renovations | Local News


Killeen City Council approves airport runway renovations | Local News

A renovation project for the city’s main airport was approved on Tuesday. The Killeen City Council voted unanimously to relocate the runways at Killeen Regional Airport during its regular meeting on Tuesday. Two different resolutions were passed regarding the project. The first contract was awarded to TTG Utilities, Inc. for the Taxiway Echo Relocation Project. […]

Food trucks at Killeen Food Park must leave the premises within 30 days


Food trucks at Killeen Food Park must leave the premises within 30 days

KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) – Every day our Killeen area neighbors stop at the Killeen Food Park for a bite to eat. The co-owners of Simply Good Burger have leased the property for the past eight years and tell me the neighbors will soon have to move elsewhere. “About a week ago, I thought I was […]

Popular YouTuber opens soda shop in Woodway


Popular YouTuber opens soda shop in Woodway

TRANSCRIPT OF THE MISSION: “As a graduate of Baylor University, I know the support the community there can provide,” said Brooklyn McKnight, owner of Sip City. Brooklyn McKnight became famous when she made YouTube videos for “Brooklyn and Bailey” with her twin sister. Now she is opening the second location of her soda shop with […]