Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Bell County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Bell County from local and regional media.
Voter Registration Deadline 2026 | Here's what you need to know
Voter Registration Deadline 2026 | Here's what you need to know
Possible flooding due to upcoming widespread rain | Central Texas Forecast
Possible flooding due to upcoming widespread rain | Central Texas Forecast
West Texas mass shooting | Suspect, victim dead, nearly a dozen others injured in Midland
West Texas mass shooting | Suspect, victim dead, nearly a dozen others injured in Midland
Gatesville Police asking for help finding man who escaped from custody
Gatesville Police asking for help finding man who escaped from custody
Temple to celebrate reopening of safari-themed playground at Lions Park
Temple to celebrate reopening of safari-themed playground at Lions Park
Businesses adjust operations as water conservation efforts continue in East Bell County after pipeline damage
Businesses adjust operations as water conservation efforts continue in East Bell County after pipeline damage
Killeen names new Director of Library Services
Killeen names new Director of Library Services
One person killed in heavy floodwaters; disaster declared in Kerr County
One person killed in heavy floodwaters; disaster declared in Kerr County
Harker Heights warns about new fraud alert
Harker Heights warns about new fraud alert
Killeen Housing Authority board chair should resign so organization can move on
Killeen Housing Authority board chair should resign so organization can move on
WATCH | Texas House committee holds hearing on data center growth and power grid
WATCH | Texas House committee holds hearing on data center growth and power grid
“Would you be supportive of bringing a data center to Killeen if sufficient regulations and safeguards were put in place?”
“Would you be supportive of bringing a data center to Killeen if sufficient regulations and safeguards were put in place?”