Killeen

When Camp Hood was commissioned in 1942, Killeen was a small farming community of about 1,000 people. By the time the base was recommissioned at Fort Hood in 1950, the City of Killeen had officially become a military boom town.

Today, Killeen lies along a major highway (I-14) and continues to grow as a thriving military community and business center.

Killeen remains a melting pot thanks to its proud military history and legacy.

Population (Estimated, 2019): 151,666

ZIP Codes: 76540, 76541, 76542, 76543, 76548, 76549

Area Code: 254

These Are the 10 Most Underrated Restaurants in Killeen, Texas

For those in Killeen, Texas looking for new food to try, we've got a few place for you to dig into.

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Change for the Better? Fort Hood, TX Name Change Starts May 9

The military base's name will change permanently soon.

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Beware This Scammer Targeting Killeen, Texas Business Owners

A local woman who organizes events to help local business owners network with each other is warning of someone allegedly posing as a representative of hers.

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Someone in Killeen, TX Handled the Stormy Weather in the Funniest Way Possible

Video shows someone in Killeen find a creative way to turn a recent storm into an opportunity for fun.

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Killeen, Texas Secret Recipe: 5 Minute Corned Beef And Cabbage – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

5lbs Red Potatoes; 2 Pints Pilsner Beer; Corned Beef Brisket (Go LARGE and flat cut); 1 Large Yellow Onion, 2 Large Cabbage Heads. That's it, 5 ingredients and 5 minutes.

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12 Days Of Chickmas – Chicken Salad Chick Opening In Killeen, TX

A delicious dozen varieties of chicken salad will soon be available with the opening of brand new Chicken Salad Chick locations in Central Texas.

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Chance For Hail, Tornadoes in Killeen, Texas Thursday

It's the time of year when Texas weather is all over the place (more so than usual), and meteorologists are warning of the potential for severe storms Thursday.

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Comedian Alex Thomas Performing at Twice As Funny Comedy Lounge in Killeen, TX

The Twice As Funny Comedy Lounge is finally back open, and they're celebrating their new location with a show you don't want to miss.

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Killeen Celebrates The Relaunch Of Sha Davis Collection March 18th

In honor of a Women's History Month, I thought it would only be right that I let the good people of Killeen, Texas know that on Saturday, March 18, there will be a re-launch and ribbon cutting for the Sha Davis collection - a business venture of a local entrepreneur. BOSS LAD...

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VIDEO: Killeen, TX Parent Alleges KISD Teacher Assaulted Her Child

A parent contacted me saying a teacher allegedly assaulted her middle school-aged child.

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