Prominent doctors are literally begging parents not to give their children the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines because doing so could lead to their deaths. One of those prominent doctors is [.]
It was a milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, 18 months after adults first began receiving shots against the virus. The response from parents was notably muted.
After city officials earlier this year estimated Killeen road repairs could cost in excess of $150 million, members of the Killeen City Council have commented on a possible bond that
Killeen City Council members had mixed reactions to a former city council candidateâs controversial letter to the editor alleging discriminatory actions on the part of the council.
Chairwoman of the Killeen Senior Advisory Board and former council candidate Patsy Bracey, 76, of Killeen, wrote a letter to the editor on Wednesday, published in Saturdayâs edition of the Herald, which asserted that the seven-member Killeen city council favored one race and culture.
âI have great concern for the appointed leadership of my community,â Bracey wrote. âWe have inexperienced city council members with little or no knowledge of the city ordinances. They seem to be supporting only one culture and race. This is very disappointing to me, since Killeen is a very diverse community. Addressing community situations seems to be for one, not all. Other cultures have stated fear of approaching the council for possible discrimination.â
The Killeen City Council had no further discussion Tuesday on the creation of a Killeen Community Crime Committee as it prepares to approve or deny a resolution officially forming the committee next week.
The committee, proposed by Councilmember Ken Wilkerson, would include members from Killeen, Harker Heights, Bell County, the Killeen Independent School District and Fort Hood. The purpose of the committee is to study crime, recommend solutions to decrease crime and coordinate and execute efforts, according to the meeting presentation.
The goal of the committee is to decrease crime in the area, with a focus on safety and quality of life.