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

Killeen, TX: Big Birthday Bash for Head Start & 4C This Friday!
Killeen, TX: Big Birthday Bash for Head Start & 4C This Friday!
This Friday, May 16th, Killeen, Texas, invites everyone to a special homecoming event at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center to celebrate 60 years of Head Start and 50 years of Central Texas 4C Inc.'s vital partnership with a free meal, prizes, and fun for the whole community!
Healthcare Crisis for Killeen Military: TriWest Payment Failures
Healthcare Crisis for Killeen Military: TriWest Payment Failures
Killeen Soldier Healthcare Crisis: Restorative Help Sanctuary in Killeen, Texas, serving many Fort Cavazos soldiers and veterans, may be forced to close due to massive unpaid claims from TRICARE contractor TriWest. Hundreds of service members risk losing access to vital care as payment issues plague healthcare providers in the region.

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