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

Time To Get Hyped: There’s A New Cookie Plug in Killeen, Texas

A famous bakery that celebrates hip-hop culture and specializes in huge cookies is about to start serving delicious treats right here in Killeen.

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Going Anywhere? Don’t Miss This Deadline in Texas

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Don’t Miss The Casting Call For A New Play in Killeen, Texas

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Killeen, Texas Police Asking For Help Identifying Drivers Who Witnessed Shooting

Killeen police are searching for multiple witnesses to a shooting at E Dean Avenue.

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Horns Ready: Bands Perform at Extravaganza in Killeen, Texas

It was a night of music as bands from around the area performed at Leo Buckley Stadium in Killeen.

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Report Shows Top 5 Most Dangerous Roads in Killeen, Texas

Buckle up Killeen. A new report shows the roads that tend to have the most accidents, and chances are one or more of these are roads you drive on daily.

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Ending Rumors: This is What Happened at a Killeen, Texas Middle School

A rumor on social media about violence on a Killeen, Texas middle school campus is not true. Here's what actually happened.

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Two Central Texas Cities Best AND Worst for Country Music Fans

The results were both good and bad for Central Texas country music fans.

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Report: Killeen, Texas Animal Shelter Euthanizations Grew in The Past Year

Data from the city of Killeen has begun to show that euthanizations have grown at an alarming rate.

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Beware This Texas Food That Could Harm or Even Kill You

Texas is home to some of the most flavorful food in the world, but you take your life into your hands when you eat some dishes.

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