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Snoddy takes two consecutive wins
Wade Snoddy, of Gatesville, has racked up two consecutive wins this season, driving his dragster, "Blue," at the dragway in Little River-Academy. For more on this story and others, please see the Wednesday, ...
Coach accused of sexual assault by 2 more victims
From staff reports Two more people came forward this weekend alleging they were sexually assaulted by a Little River-Academy youth baseball coach identified by the Bell County Sheriff's office last week of ...
From staff reports A Little River-Academy youth baseball coach accused of sexually assaulting a child is wanted by the Bell County Sheriff's Office.
People living downstream from a Hill Country development say they're willing to take their fight for clean water to court, even though some groups that protested the plan have reached a settlement.
Most sales tax rebate checks increase
By Don Bolding Killeen Daily Herald Sales tax rebates released by the state comptroller's office Friday showed increases by various amounts in most locations across Central Texas this month but showed a 5.72 ...
Commission formally requests TxDOT prepare a Supplemental Environmental Study for TTC-35
The Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional Planning Commission has unanimously approved the first formal demand that development of the Trans-Texas Corridor -35 be stopped and corridor be restudied.
Storms ravage Salado area in Bell County
The Salado High School had bricks strewn in front of the building's entrance. A strong line of thunderstorms brought rain and high winds through the Central Texas area on Wednesday morning.
After-storm cleanup in Salado means big business for some
“Everybody's pretty aware we've got serious damage all through the Salado area ... the cost of cleanup related to the trees is going to be extraordinary”
Herald/SARAH MOORE KUSCHELL Sharon Mitchel and Dick Darnell haul downed tree limbs while Mitchel's husband, Larry, saws down damaged limbs in Salado on Thursday. via Killeen Daily Herald
Storm warning canceled for Bell County
Update 7: The storm has moved into Milam County, and so the warning has been canceled for Bell County. via Waco Tribune-Herald
Updated: May 11, 2008 11:59pm Police are looking for the driver behind Friday night's fatal hit and run accident in Bruceville-Eddy. They say that a teenage couple was hit by a truck on the access road of I-35 ... via KCEN
Chicken Remains Mysteriously Appear In Road, Residents Upset
“The first time it happened they drove off and left chicken there and it got all greasy and the road got slippery and we had to clean all of that up”
The community of Little River-Academy says enough is enough after chicken parts have been scattered along a busy intersection for the third time in a month. via KXXV-TV Waco
Waller County Texas News Citizen
HHS powerlifters place second at meet
The Hempstead Bobcat Powerlifters medaled in four weight classes to finish second overall at the Little River Academy Meet on Jan. via Waller County Texas News Citizen
Political changes aplenty in store for Central Texas
“They wanted me to see what it was like to be labeled unjustly”
By Kevin M. Smith Killeen Daily Herald Central Texas politics were dynamic in 2007. via Killeen Daily Herald
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday
From Herald staff reports Election Day is Tuesday. Early voting for tomorrow's election wrapped up Friday, and now voters have one last chance to decide on Texas constitutional amendments. via Killeen Daily Herald
The Canadian National Newspaper
Anti-NAU Warriors Beginning to Move the Rock Uphill
“TXDoT must coordinate with us before they can implement their plans (for the TTC) in our regions”
Just a year ago most would have predicted there was no way to stop the Security and Prosperity Partnership which many believe will become a North American Union . via The Canadian National Newspaper
The Bryan-College Station Eagle
Bell County man killed in accident
A 54-year-old Little River Academy man died early Saturday after he was run over on F.M. 487 in western Milam County. via The Bryan-College Station Eagle
Delisi leaving House after 9 terms
“Ms. Delisi is an incumbent, and running against an incumbent is difficult, so we greet this news with enthusiasm.”
By Don Bolding Killeen Daily Herald TEMPLE - State Rep. Dianne White Delisi, R-Temple, announced Wednesday that she would not seek another term in the House after she completes the remaining 15 months of her ... via Killeen Daily Herald
Several Texas towns unite to fight Trans-Texas Corridor
“If not, they are in violation of the state statute and we are prepared to take them to court if necessary”
Several Texas towns unite to fight Trans-Texas Corridor In an unprecedented move, the four cities of Bartlett, Holland, Little River-Academy, and Rogers recently formed the Eastern Central Texas Sub-Regional ... via The Wilson County News