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Happy weekend, Killeen!Â
In today’s happening-today edition: First-ever collegiate symphonic band, Trucks and Tacos, a gated estate with an infinity pool, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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đź“° In the news
Music that sparks ambition: Central Texas College and Killeen ISD launched the first-ever Collegiate Connections Symphonic Band, uniting KISD high schools with CTC students under Dr. Brad Bolick to mentor and inspire college goals — read the full story.
A closer look at ratings: Texmed Home Health in Killeen earned a 4 out of 5 rating from U.S. News for care and patient satisfaction, based on CMS data, highlighting a trusted choice for families — read the full story.
Honoring a hidden past: Belton Eagle Scout candidate Josh Hogue is leading a $32,000 effort at Temple’s 7 Star Cemetery and has replaced 60 markers to honor those buried there and protect the site — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Crave-worthy loaded fries: From mid-game snack to full-on dinner, The Wing Shack and More loads crispy, golden fries with hearty toppings that truly satisfy. Pair a basket with saucy wings, settle in, and call it self-care… the kind you actually crave.
Subtle glow, real results: Body by Moya blends post-op care, body sculpting, and cosmetic injectables in Killeen, led by certified injector Marlyn. Seeking a careful refresh or defined contours? Their bilingual, cross-certified team delivers personalized treatment and results that feel right.
Where to sling discs: Heritage Oaks Trail DGC stacks 28 holes with open looks and shady lines that reward touch and power. A legit after-work or weekend loop, it’s cart-friendly, well signed, and local-approved…just the right blend for dialing in your backhand.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 A Sami Show @ Bell County Expo Center (Belton) | Saturday (3/14) – If your house could use less algorithm and more handmade charm, hit the Sami Show in Belton. Expect aisles of Texas makers, boutique finds, and gifts you’ll actually keep, plus plenty of people-watching. Call it shopping, bonding, and supporting local, all at once.
🥧 RMA Pie Day Dash @ Lions Club Community Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Pi Day calls for a 5K, not reciting 50 digits. Jog the Pie Day Dash at Lions Club Community Park in Killeen, earn your slice, and help fund scholarships and student needs for RMA Texas Public Schools. Your knees will grumble, your heart will gloat.
🧹 NBC Spring Clean Up @ New Beginnings Church (Harker Heights) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats coffee, carbs, and an excuse to swing a rake. NBC’s campus clean up delivers breakfast first, elbow grease second, and the kind of chit-chat that makes chores fly. RSVP by Sunday so they know how much bacon to fry, and yes, everyone’s invited.
🌮 Trucks and Tacos @ Taqueria Mexicano Grille #13 (Belton) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Breakfast tacos with a side of chrome at Taqueria Mexicano Grille on Sparta. Bring whatever you drive, lifted, lowered, or classic, to this free, family friendly meet, no trophies, just good vibes and coffee. It happens second Saturdays, so bring manners, not burnouts.
📸 Bluebonnet Studio Mini-Session @ Ding Dong | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether the kids, the grandkids, or the dog behaves for 15 minutes, you’ll walk away with 15+ polished shots, no mud, no fire ants. It’s an in-studio bluebonnet setup, rain or shine, and prepay is $60, now running all weekend. Quick, painless, frame-worthy.
🌸 Wreath Making Workshop @ The Blackbird Books & Spirits (Belton) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Think your front door could use a little spring pep? This relaxed, hands on wreath workshop is beginner friendly, creative, and refreshingly low pressure, and you’ll leave with a custom spring wreath that looks legit and finally replaces that past-its-prime holiday decor.
🌿 Homesteading with ApotheCaity @ The Norns by The Witches Closet (Copperas Cove) | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Sharpen your pencils and your shears. It’s a seed swap with ApotheCaity where you bring your graph-paper garden map, trade treasures, and map out space-savvy beds with companion pairings for a bigger harvest. Last one until summer’s end, so get that plan dialed now.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Killeen report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. North wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
This house is wild
Privately gated on 4.75 acres, this 5-bed, 4-full, 2-half-bath estate pairs refined country living with resort flair. A sanctuary primary suite and chef kitchen with gas range anchor two living areas, a theater, and whole-home audio. Outdoors, an infinity pool with beach entries and fire bowls joins a plumbed 118’x21’ pavilion, 2,400 sq ft workshop, and big Texas sunsets.
Take a peek inside →
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