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Killeen community leaders discuss better strategies, programs to help assist the homeless
The meeting came after nearly 800 homeless men and women were provided shelter in Killeen at the Friends in Crisis Homeless Shelter last year. Author: Jasmin Caldwell Updated: 6:28 PM CST January 28, 2021
KILLEEN, Texas Community leaders addressed homelessness in Killeen Thursday. This came after nearly 800 homeless men and women were provided shelter in Killeen at the Friends in Crisis Homeless Shelter last year.
Tents are the only homes some people have. Sidewalks are the closest thing to a mattress some will ever sleep on. As much as people may want to help, there are some ways that are better than others.
If youâre brave enough to take a dip in an unheated pool in January, the Copperas Cove Polar Bear Plunge happening this weekend is a perfect place to do it, but 5K Virtual Run coinciding with the plunge event is also a good option if youâre not interested in a cold-water experience. Taste some chili at Camp Caylorâs Chili Cookoff, or browse some handcrafted goods at the Sami Show or one of the recurring farmers markets in the area. Details on these and more events in the listing.
Local Events
Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is hosting a Composting Class from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan 23 at the Copperas Cove Public Library, 501 S. Main St. This free class is limited to 20 people and requires pre-registration by going to https://bit.ly/3o6ds4k.