the Herald spoke to two of the newly elected officials: Brian Burt for Harker Heights City Council and Mark Manning for a seat on the Central Texas College board Votes will soon be canvassed with a swearing-in to follow Both men are eager to get started with public service and provided some insight on what the future holds Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content janak@kdhnews.com | 254-501-7551 Email notifications are only sent once a day Nedlewerkes is a full service cross stitch and embroidery shop located in Copperas Cove We have been in business for 2 and a half years and counting Please come see us for all your needlework needs. We have over 1,000 patterns in stock so you are sure to find whatever yo… Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Sign up to receive a daily list of Obituary notifications Signup 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to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Children fight with foam lightsabers The Harker Heights Public Library and Activities Center Saturday For Star Wars Day people were dressed as Princess Leia and Mandalorians The Harker Heights Public Library and Activities Center was decorated for the library’s annual Star Wars Day from 2 to 4 p.m Harker Heights Parks and Recreation hosted fencing as part of Star Wars Day FILE - Star Wars fans in different creations of the Boba Fett uniforms attend a fan convention HARKER HEIGHTS — More than 100 people gathered for Star Wars Day at the Harker Heights Public Library and Activities Center on Saturday afternoon Star Wars-themed decorations were on display across the library as numerous activities were going on Jbahr@khdnews.com | 254-501-7567 Cloudy skies early followed by heavy thunderstorms late HARKER HEIGHTS — Cedar Hill’s Monte Dismuke tossed a one-hit shutout and the Longhorns beat Harker Heights 6-0 on Saturday to win their Class 6A-Division II first-round playoff series Dismuke allowed just three baserunners and needed only 82 pitches to send Cedar Hill into an area-round matchup next week against Royce City Contact Mark Miller at markm@kdhnews.com or ​(254) 501-7563 HARKER HEIGHTS — Temple’s playoff chances took another dip Tuesday though the Wildcats still have life as they eye the close of the regular s… View the future stars columns provided by the players coaches there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles Harker Heights City Council Place 3 candidate Jesse Lee Lyles III Political newcomer Jesse Myles defeated incumbent Tony Canterino for the Place 3 seat on the Harker Heights City Council on Saturday Brian Burt won a three-way race for the Place 1 seat without a runoff dmiller@kdhnews.com | 254-501-7543 More than 100 people were in attendance Wednesday for the dedication of the administrative wing of Harker Heights City Hall in honor of longtime City Manager Steve Carpenter Following remarks from current City Manager David Mitchell and several former mayors the crowd was directed to move into a long hallway leading to the Administrative Wing where an engraved plaque with Carpenter’s photo had been installed a Digital Content Producer with 25 News KXXV and 15 ABC KRHD Texas (KXXV) — The Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center has received a $25,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to support its ongoing efforts to save and improve the lives of pets in Central Texas has invested nearly $410 million in lifesaving efforts and helped facilitate almost 7 million pet adoptions through partnerships with over 4,000 shelters and Petco locations “Our investment in Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center is part of more than $12 million in grants recently awarded to local organizations across the country,” said Susanne Kogut “We are committed to creating a future where no pet is unnecessarily euthanized and empowering animal lovers to drive change alongside us.” Shelter Administrator at Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center “We are incredibly thankful for this generous investment from Petco Love,” Wester said “This funding will make a significant difference in the lives of pets in our shelter and throughout our community.” has made notable strides since 2024 — performing nearly 2,300 spay and neuter surgeries reuniting 435 lost animals with their families and providing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services for 897 community cats A voter walks past a "vote here" sign after voting at the Harker Heights Recreation Center in Harker Heights in this file photo Five people are running for Harker Heights City Council in the May 3 election meaning candidates can live anywhere in the city and all residents who are registered voters are eligible to vote in all races on the ballot Voters can start heading to the polls Tuesday morning to vote for council members school board members and a new city hall project that could… A sign directs people towards the Harker Heights Recreation Center on the last day of early voting Tuesday Early voting in the May 3 election is over Killeen had 1,368 cast a vote during early voting as of the end of day Monday 714 people voted during early voting for its municipal election through Monday Early voting in both cities ended at 7 p.m but the number of votes cast that day were not available by press time A graphic shows the different districts and precincts in Killeen Note: Early voting totals for April 29 were unavailable at press time 100,000 eggs were dropped at Harker Heights Community Park at the annual Eggstravaganza hosted by Vintage Church community-wide Easter egg hunt and family-friendly party scheduled for Saturday in the Harker Heights Community Park Organizers plan to drop 120,000 eggs for hunters They are also expecting the Easter Bunny to make an appearance Finals numbers for early voting in the May 3 election included 1,940 ballots being cast in Killeen and 994 in Harker Heights was the most popular day to vote in both cities Killeen had 572 votes cast that day and Harker Heights had 277 The penultimate day was the second most popular with more than 350 in Killeen and more than 200 in Harker Heights casting ballots A graphic displays the different districts and precincts in Killeen Smokey Mo's BBQ's first Harker Heights location is now open on Knight's Way next to Dunkin' Donuts HARKER HEIGHTS — The pit is lit at Smokey Mo’s BBQ in Harker Heights The restaurant held a soft opening and began offering its signature Texas barbecue Monday The chain is renowned for its wood-smoked brisket which it slow cooks in-house for about 12 hours on the pit every day Website: smokeymosbbq.com Light rain this evening with thunderstorms by morning The Pet Adoption Center in Harker Heights is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from Petco Love A grant investment from Petco Love has been awarded to Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center in the amount of $25,000 in support of the center’s lifesaving work for pets in Central Texas Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer Petco Love has invested nearly $410 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts And Petco Love helps find loving homes for pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations — like the adoption center in Harker Heights — across North America with nearly 7 million pets adopted and counting Miss K pantomines the Itsy Bitsy Spider at Harker Heights Library as kids in her class try to duplicate her motions During the Harker Heights Library Child Development class Tuesday kids watched Miss Kay as she made learning fun by dancing and singing nursery rhymes Meyer Library in Harker Heights plays host to the weekly early childhood workshop presented by Miss K for children age 3-5 years and an adult These classes are prepared to help families close the kindergarten-readiness gap through a holistic approach to child development during the most important years Various campaign signs in front of Killeen City Hall for the May 3 election The first few days of early voting are in the books for local municipal and school board May 3 elections A plurality of those votes occurred on the first day of early voting were unavailable for both Harker Heights and Killeen Following the dedication ceremony at Harker Heights City Hall employees on hand joined five former mayors for a photo in court chambers HARKER HEIGHTS — More than 100 people were present Wednesday for the dedication of the administrative wing of Harker Heights City Hall in honor of longtime City Manager Steve Carpenter the crowd was directed to move into a long hallway leading to the Administration Wing where an engraved plaque with Carpenter’s photo had been installed Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight an auto repair shop that specializes in brake repair and other services is scheduled to open along Farm-to-Market 2410 in Harker Heights this year A new Starbucks is opening soon in Harker Heights; the store is located on Jama Drive near the Harker Heights High School Construction on a new business has begun in the 900 block of Farm-to-Market 2410 Smokey Mo's BBQ is expected to open next door to Dunkin' on Farm-to-Market 2410 in Harker Heights later this year Numerous new businesses are expected to open in Harker Heights and Killeen in 2025 including one of the most notable enterprises Other businesses coming to Killeen include Southern Roots Brewing Co campaigns for Harker Heights City Council Place 3 outside of City Hall Harker Heights Mayor Michael Blomquist this week weighed in on recent drama surrounding the race for Harker Heights Council Member Place 3 between Tony Canterino the incumbent and current mayor pro tem of Harker Heights “We have a pretty calm city.” He elaborated that the city has a great staff and that citizens are given the opportunity to provide feedback at every council meeting hosted by the city Blomquist is notably employed by Canterino's business Texas (KXXV) — Harker Heights Fire Chief Shannon Stephens is set to resign March 14 to accept a new position as Fire Chief in the City of Princeton Chief Stephens has served the City of Harker Heights FD with "dedication and distinction and steadfast dedication to the community" "It has been an absolute honor to serve the residents of Harker Heights alongside the brave men and women of this department," Chief Stephens said I am excited for the new opportunities ahead and confident that the Harker Heights Fire Department will continue to thrive under its next leader." The City of Harker Heights will soon begin the process of selecting an interim fire chief while conducting a search for a permanent replacement — details will be announced in the coming weeks "We are grateful for Chief Shannon Stephen’s leadership and the positive impact he has had on our city," Mayor Michael Blomquist said we wish him the best in his new role and thank him for his service to our community." Harker Heights announced Monday that two men with experience and vision for the City will take on new roles as public servants Hawkins II has been promoted to Police Chief/Director of Public Safety Houston Johnson has been re-hired to fill the role of Assistant to the City Manager Showers this evening becoming a steady light rain overnight a candidate for Harker Heights City Council Place 3 filed a complaint Monday with the city of Harker Heights against Councilman Shane Hodyniak over allegations of intimidation abuse of office and coercive conduct during the election These allegations are almost entirely based on comments made by Hodyniak on Facebook klimiti@kdhnews.com | 254-501-7460  It was somewhat subdued chaos in the Jazz Storybook class Thursday at the Stewart C Seated during storytime at the Harker Heights Library are Tanner Brown and his kids Ruby was off learning about rhythmn in the Jazz Story class Thursday Miss Lisa points out a page in the book and asks if the kids know what type of jazz instrument is shown Miss Lisa suggests the kids in the Jazz Story Class dance to get out the wiggles Thursday HARKER HEIGHTS — Toddlers and their parents came to the Stewart C Meyer Library in Harker Heights Thursday for Jazz Storytime with Miss Lisa “Do you know what jazz is?” Lisa Youngblood but the kids were eager to get to the classroom in the children’s area to listen to a story about jazz music makes a point while discussing the city's proposed electioneering sign limit with Councilwoman Lynda Nash on Tuesday at Harker Heights City Hall HARKER HEIGHTS — The Harker Heights City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance setting electioneering guidelines outside the city-owned polling site but not before a spirited discussion on the measure’s limit on election signs The ordinance was drawn up in response to last fall’s election process in which voters were reportedly harassed by aggressive candidates and campaign workers as they stood in line to cast their ballots Showers early becoming a steady light rain late Harker Heights Mayor Pro Tem Tony Canterino shakes hands Harker Heights Mayor Pro Tem Tony Canterino’s business was late in paying its business personal property taxes According to the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County penalties and fees on its business personal property taxes Harker Heights City Council Place 3 incumbent Tony Canterino Harker Heights City Council Place 3 candidate Jesse Lee Myles III The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce will hold a Meet and Greet event in order for voters to learn more about the City Council candidates and their platforms April 14 in the Hampton Inn Lobby at 126 East Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights People browse the pets and animals sections at a booksale held at the Harker Heights Public Library Saturday HARKER HEIGHTS — The Harker Heights public library held a book sale Friday and Saturday It drew hundreds and raised approximately $5,000 for the Harker Heights Friends of the Library organization “Everything we do is for the library,” said Clevelette Edwards She explained that the Friends of the Library uses the funds they raise to support various library programs Host: Harker Heights Friends of the Library Location: Harker Heights Public Library and Activities Center Killeen Multicultural Event is scheduled for Saturday in downtown near West D Street and North Second Avenue There is a support group available for family and friends whose life has been affected by a relative or friend’s alcohol or drug use four days a week at the Trinity Baptist Church Harker Heights Fire Chief Shannon Stephens is resigning from his position The Harker Heights fire chief has turned in his resignation and will be heading to the Dallas area “The City of Harker Heights announces that Fire Chief Shannon Stephens has officially submitted his resignation to accept a new position as Fire Chief in the City of Princeton,” according to a news release from the city Chief Stephens has served the City of Harker Heights Fire Department with dedication and distinction and steadfast dedication to the community.” jbrooks@kdhnews.com | 254-501-7468 Central Texas businessman Raymond Hamden announced his campaign for the United States Congress in front of a large crowd at a launch event last week in Salado Hamden told the more than 185 people gathered that he had officially filed the necessary documents with the Federal Elections Commission making him a Republican candidate to represent the 31st District of Texas in the U.S Texas (KXXV) — The City of Harker Heights has announced that Police Chief Betiale L Chief Hawkins will continue to lead the Harker Heights Police Department while overseeing Interim Fire Chief Chris Mahlstedt who will remain in charge of the Harker Heights Fire Department Chief Hawkins has served as Police Chief since August 2022 during which time he demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to improving public safety the department has strengthened its community relationships and modernized its policing efforts “I am honored to take on this new role and continue serving the residents of Harker Heights,” Hawkins said and I look forward to working together across departments to keep our community safe.” Harker Heights' JonJon Mercado (3) rounds second base on an RBI triple against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' Cannon Culp (4) hits a two-run double against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' Seth Martin (8) hits a single against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' Gian Martinez (9) bats against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' Jordan Wood (17) hits a two-run triple against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' JonJon Mercado (3) bats against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' Corey McMillan (2) dives back to the bag before Bryan's Jayden Potter (9) gets a check throw at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights' Corey McMillan (2) hits a single against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday Harker Heights’ first baseman Jordan Wood (17) tosses the ball to pitcher Cooper Reaves (12) covers first base for out against Bryan on Tuesday in Harker Heights Harker Heights' Cooper Reaves (12) pitches against Bryan at Harker Heights High School on Tuesday HARKER HEIGHTS — After breezing through the first inning it did not take the Harker Heights Knights long to assert their will against visiting Bryan on Tuesday The Knights scored multiple runs in all four innings and trounced the Vikings HARKER HEIGHTS — Cooper Reaves doubled and scored a critical insurance run and Jordan Wood pitched two scoreless innings of relief to save a … Tap water for some Harker Heights residents may have been off while a city crew repaired a water leak on Lakecliffe Drive Heights officials said in a news release on Monday The areas affected by this water shut-off and under a boil-water notice are as follows: has found himself in a life-threatening situation Walter now turns to his community for support in his critical time of need spending over 10 hours each week on the treatment "I try to keep a positive attitude; being in the military you learn to hurry up and wait — I just let them know I'm fine I pray the Lord’s going to bless him beyond measure and he’ll bless me with a longer life as well." and his physical health is declined — it’s just really "Just knowing that he was there was all the support I needed and I just want him to know that I’m here for him," Anderson said has been actively advocating and spreading awareness for his plight on social media Mary Hulett also emphasized the importance of knowing the man behind the need you’re helping someone that served our country; you’re helping someone The search for a suitable donor is critical — the ideal candidate for Walter's donation is someone between 18 and 60 with no pre-existing conditions and an A-positive blood type To see if you’re a viable match to help Walter, please consider visiting this link A charred roof is visible on this mobile home at 423 Beeline Lane in Harker Heights on Friday Firefighters responded to the scene around 1 a.m Friday and found smoke coming from the roofline The home was occupied at the time of the blaze The Harker Heights Fire Department responded to a home on fire early Friday morning at around 1 a.m after to find a double-wide mobile home with smoke emitting from the roofline The home was occupied at the time of the incident but there were no reported injuries from the residents Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInKILLEEN The City of Killeen says all municipal buildings are always open to the public and available for warming (and cooling off) during each facility’s normal business hours Friends in Crisis Shelter at 412 E Sprott Street Short-term warming centers will offer a warm dry environment with access to restrooms and bathrooms The warming centers will be located at the lobbies of Central Fire Station 401 Indian Trail and at the Police Station 402 Indian Trail The City of Waco and the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will open the Waco Multi-Purpose Center and bottled water will be available on-site Pets are welcome as long as they are crated J&K Heating and Cooling shelter at 1111 Park St in Marlin TX is open from 7a to 7p Monday through Friday made at the recent Arts and Crafts Festival are on display in a glass case HARKER HEIGHTS —— Dozens of children were given a chance to make a piece of tiny art at the recent Harker Heights Art Festival earlier this month Meyer Library in Harker Heights had a table set up at the festival and gave out tiny kits for creating anything they wanted on a three-inch disc Some designed their discs with unique colors and lines All of the creations were hung on a display of tiny art during the festival Killeen ISD has named Elizabeth Cunningham as new principal for Chaparral High School Killeen’s newest high school has a new principal Elizabeth Cunningham as the new principal for Chaparral High School,” KISD said in a news release Thursday Texas (KXXV) — The City of Harker Heights shared an update with residents on Friday in the 2025 State of the City address Mayor Michael Blomquist detailed proposals for projects anticipated this year in the budget To see the full video, click here were presented with the Kern-Cox Founders Award at the 2018 Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce Banquet held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center Harker Heights’ first female mayor who originally ran for office to prevent a private prison from being built in town and helped established a separate ZIP code for Heights was a Heights councilwoman beginning in the early 1990s and later became mayor from 1998 to 2005