Central Texas Events

Over the weekend I was at my wits end. I had so much going on after a hectic week I found myself at a point where the only option for me was to get away from it all, just for a little while. So I packed up the family and just started driving and I suddenly remembered that Central Texas has so many incredible parks that I decided to swing by Dana Peak Park in Harker Heights to clear my mind... Read

It looks like the return of 90 degree temps in Central Texas and that means summer is about sneak up and slap us in the face with heat! 7-11 is aware of this and that's why they are bringing back the Bring Your Own Cup Day! Stop into any 7-11 today (May 19th) and Saturday May 20th and you can fill any cup you bring with your favorite flavor slurpee for $1...

If you need a furry friend to keep you company or maybe you want to give a gift to a special someone who needs a companion, then this Friday's pet adoption event is for you! The Copperas Cove Animal Shelter's monthly free adoption event happens on Friday, May 19th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 20th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the shelter located at 1601 North First Street/ FM 116...

This weekend we celebrate Mother's Day, and you can spend some time in the great outdoors with Mom at Mother Neff State Park for a special celebration! According to The Temple Daily Telegram, Mother Neff State Park will celebrate Mother’s Day and the 80th anniversary of the “Mother” of Texas State Parks on Saturday...

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and Pluckers in Killeen is showing their love for mom with free meals! Stop by Pluckers on Sunday, May 14th for a free meal (entree, side, and non-alcoholic beverage, up to $15 value) to any mom that takes a picture with their child/children (regardless of age) at Pluckers and posts that photo to Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram using the hashtag #Pluckers..

We need it now more than ever! The City Of Killeen announced that the National Day of Prayer Thursday at noon at City Hall, 101 N. College Street. The public is invited to attend and join the community and city officials in prayer for our city, our nation and our world...

We know last year's presidential election was enough to make you not want to even bother with voting but its VERY important that you pay attention to what's going on locally because while the ramifications of decisions made by Austin and D...

The 2017 Bloomin’ Temple Festival presented by H-E-B will be held once again near E. Central Avenue and 4th Street in Downtown Temple. The fest spans the weekend days of Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th. Putting Bloomin' together will require the closing of streets near the festival site beginning Thursday, April 27th through Friday April 28th...

If you need some unconditional love in your life, we know some furry friends that will be more than happy to give you what you need. All you need to do is give them a place to call home! The Copperas Cove Animal Shelter will be hosting a free pet adoption event this week on Thursday and Friday, April 20 and April 21st, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Animal Control located at 1601 North 1st Street... R

The wait is almost over! Killeen's latest HEB store on the corner of Stan Schlueter Loop and Highway 195 is close to opening its doors! There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new store on Friday, April 21st at 9:00 AM. If you would like to attend, you can RSVP here, but you need to hurry...