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Hi Killeen, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Quirkiest Star Wars restaurant, Central Texas BBQ Roundup, and blacklight paint night + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Memorabilia-filled eatery earns nod: Killeen’s Galaxy B&G was named the quirkiest restaurant in Texas, with an over-the-top Star Wars theme, life-sized characters, and a hearty breakfast menu right here in town — see what makes it unique.

Elite public safety achievement: Killeen Fire Department received state recognition for its ISO Class 1 rating, the highest, and it could lower property insurance costs for homes and businesses across Killeen — get details and local impact.

Hometown theater’s next act: Belton’s Beltonian Theatre will reopen this year under new leadership, with classics and family events planned. Zechariah Baker will continue rentals and private events, with no date announced — 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.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Experience a one-day lakeside reset
• Explore emergency and city service trucks
• BYO canvas paint-and-sip with The Witches Closet

💎 This week’s top finds

Thread therapy, anyone?: Killeen Sew & Quilt Store fuels your projects with 100% cotton bolts, notions galore, friendly machine know-how, and classes that tame procrastination. Perfect for finishing that quilt you started… or beginning one you might actually complete.

Deli upgrade, anyone? When the lunch rut hits, Bite the Bagel Deli Cafe comes through with fresh-baked bagels, homemade Italian bread, and deli sandwiches that taste like someone cared. Pair with a soup or coffee, call it meal planning, then return to taming that inbox fantasy.

Easy win outdoors: Need a midweek reset? Lions Club Community Park features a 1.4-mile hike-and-bike loop past ball fields, open greens, and shady pavilions, perfect for a brisk lap, stroller push, or pickup game. When cabin fever hits, it’s an easy, no-fuss escape in Killeen.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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 →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

☘ Saint Patrick’s Day Lucky Clover Bingo Bash @ Brick & Forge Taproom | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – Trade the crowded pub crawl for a St. Paddy’s bingo bash hosted by Trial By Trivia, with fun prizes, drink specials, and plenty of laughs. Grab your crew, wear your best green, and let luck, not your liver, do the heavy lifting.

🌅 Blacklight Texas Sunset @ Painting with a Twist (Harker Heights) | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – We’re going full neon at a black light paint class where the lights are low, the black lights are high, and your Texas sunset practically hums. Expect glow paint, glow swag, and double rewards, because nothing says responsible adult like points for playing with color.

🚚 Touch a Truck @ Lena Armstrong Public Library (Belton) | Thursday (3/19) at 2:00 PM – Head to the library for Belton’s free Touch-a-Truck, a spring break sanity saver where kids climb on fire engines, police cars, and landscaping rigs, and meet the folks who build, protect, and serve our city. It gets loud, it’s worth it, it’s free.

🌱 Spring Gardening Kick-Off @ Copperas Cove Public Library | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Kick off spring by swapping tips, meeting fellow gardeners, and raiding the free seed library, plus exploring local resources that help your garden and the community thrive. Whether you baby tomatoes or barely keep a pothos alive, you’ll leave with ideas that actually grow.

🚗 Pistons & Pitbosses @ Bell County Expo. (Belton) | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Polish the chrome, loosen the belt, and feel good about it. Pistons & Pitbosses serves up shiny rides, smoky BBQ, and music, with 100% of proceeds going to the Belton Education Foundation. Show up, show your car, support Belton kids.

🍖 Central Texas BBQ Roundup @ Cadence Bank Center (Belton) | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Central Texas is getting a barbecue throwdown at Cadence Bank Center, part cook-off, part music fest, all for local charities. Grab the discount, then eat and drink for free inside, with samples, brews, a car show, and kid chaos, because giving back tastes better smoky.

🍵 Gathering Around the Kettle: Tea Party & Reiki Circle @ Kandles By Karma | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Ready to swap spreadsheets for steeped leaves? This tea party and Reiki circle brings quiet conversation, guided relaxation, and a rare chance to let your shoulders drop. No experience required, just comfy clothes, an open mind, and a willingness to exhale with neighbors.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Killeen report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 87°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 77 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.

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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.

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