J&Q Consignment
Antiques, Thrift, & VintageTreasure-hunt, but chicer: J&Q Consignment is veteran owned and curates new and gently loved trendy clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods, collectables, and unique items.
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Glamorous Brow Studio and Training Academy
BeautyWake up ready: Whether you want crisp, fuller brows, soft lip color, or liner that survives Killeen heat and HEB runs, Glamorous Brow Studio and Training Academy specializes in permanent makeup that looks like you, just a little more polished.
Rock And Roll Ice Cream Parlor
Bakeries & SweetsRock your sweet tooth: Rock And Roll Ice Cream Parlor mashes up hot guitar vibes with cold treats, serving over 32 ice cream flavors, rolled ice cream, sundaes, Italian ice, and real-fruit smoothies, plus coffee when you need a boost.
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Join Killeen for their Fall Night Market on Friday
The City of Killeen, Texas, has rescheduled its Fall Night Market, offering an opportunity to shop small and support local businesses.
Full story at fox44news.com ↗
Land Commissioner Buckingham Invites Texas Veterans to Act Now on Exclusive Land Sale Through October 15
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham has encouraged Texas Veterans to bid on an exclusive Veterans-Only Land Sale, which includes six available tracts totalling more than 41 acres.
Full story at gilmermirror.com ↗
Grieving Central Texas mother demands ER reform for Sickle Cell patients after daughter’s death
Cassandra Lewis, a mother of 25-year-old daughter Kyla Marie Tompkins, is leading a push for change following her daughter's death in July.
Full story at kwtx.com ↗
Army releases rare account of soldiers surviving Iranian missile attack and how life has changed back home
Army Spc. Nicholas Cabo was one of three soldiers awarded Purple Hearts for surviving an Iranian missile attack on a U.S.
Full story at taskandpurpose.com ↗
Gov. Abbott talks affordability plan, energy dominance in University Lands Energy Forum
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has addressed the state's energy dominance at the 2026 University Lands Energy Forum in an effort to increase affordability by reducing property tax burdens and increasing oil and gas exports.
Full story at aol.com ↗
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