Spring is in full swing in the Killeen-Fort Hood area, and with summer swiftly approaching, now is the time to celebrate. Visit the Monarch Festival to celebrate seasonal migration, the Heart of Texas RV Show to prepare for future vacations, local libraries for spring family fun, or a farmers market for seasonal products. Details for these events and more down below.
Local Events
The Temple Chamber of Commerce and City of Temple are hosting The Spirit of Santa Fe Trail from April 16- 18. Central Texas wineries and breweries will offer ticket holders either a wine tasting or a flight of beer at each location. The $20 trail ticket is valid for one offer at each participating location over the trail dates. Participating locations include 3 Texans Winery and Vineyard, Axis Winery, Dancing Bee Winery, Moose & Goose Winery, Red Caboose Winery, Bold Republic Brewing Company and Fire Base Brewing Company. Go to www.templechamber.com/spiritofsantafe.html for tickets and more information.
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The Killeen Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications through April 14. There is no cost to apply or participate.
Local farmers, bakers and specialty makers have offered products like produce, eggs, honey, pastries, sauces, brewing supplies, wood crafts and art at previous markets. Vendors will be able to set up tents and displays to sell their goods, according to a news release from the city of Killeen.
The market will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays from May 4 through Oct. 26 at the Rosa Hereford Killeen Community Center parking lot, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Vendors interested in joining the Killeen Farmers Market are encouraged to call 254-501-6390 or apply online at www.KilleenTexas.gov/Rec.
Killeen-Fort Hood area residents woke up to a blanket of snow, single-digit temperatures and rolling electricity blackouts Monday after a winter storm passed through, crippling much of Texas in its wake.
Roads across the city were covered in 2 to 6 inches of snow Monday morning after hours of snowfall that started late Sunday. The white stuff made the road conditions worse after they already were hazardous after days of freezing rain and sub-freezing temperatures in the area.
A few cars and trucks were seen Monday morning driving slowly on interstates 14 and 35, where Texas Department of Transportation had plowed the roadway, however, conditions were still slippery.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is urging folks to stay inside or pack extra supplies in their vehicle if travel is necessary as the area braces for extreme