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  Killeen, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Killeen is directly adjacent to the main cantonment of Fort Hood.
Killeen expanded as it became an important shipping point for cotton, wool, and grain in western Bell and eastern Coryell counties.
The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) is the largest school district between Austin and Dallas, encompassing Killeen, Harker Heights, Fort Hood, Nolanville, and rural west Bell County.
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 Handbook of Texas Online: KILLEEN, TX
Construction workers, soldiers, and their families moved into the area by the thousands, and Killeen became a military boomtown with an acute housing shortage; some newcomers found themselves paying rent to sleep in henhouses, and at one point about 1,000 workers lived in a tent city raised to deal with the unexpected influx.
Killeen became a boom or bust city that expanded and contracted depending on the size of the military presence in the area.
For example, Killeen suffered a severe recession when Camp Hood was all but depopulated after the end of World War II, but when Fort Hood was established as a permanent army base in 1950, the city boomed again.
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 Killeen, Texas
Operated by the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau, the center is open Monday through Thursday 8:30a.m.
The Killeen Area Heritage Association sponsors historic exhibits at the Killeen City Hall, housed in the old Killeen High School, Avenue D at College Street.
Killeen lies on U.S. 190, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the state's heartland to coastal ports.
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 Killeen Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale Bell county, Texas
A growing community of some 90,000 residents, Killeen is centrally located in the heart of Texas, approximately halfway between Austin and Waco.
Killeen provides its citizens with a strong economy, safe, friendly neighborhoods, an excellent school system, a peaceful, small-town atmosphere and a laidback lifestyle.
With a strong work ethic, extensive knowledge of Killeen, Fort Hood and surrounding communities and a warm personality, J.C. is able to provide his clients with high-quality service and how to get the most home for their money.
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 Killeen, Texas (Cities)
Killeen is located southwest of Waco and west of Temple on US 190 where it passes through Ft. Hood.
In Bell County, it is home of the University of Central Texas campus.
In the late 1980s the city launched a public-relations campaign designed to entice tourists to the area by redefining the popular image of a military town: "Tanks for the Memories" became Killeen's official slogan.
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 Killeen, Texas (TX), Pictures
Killeen, city, Bell County, central Texas; incorporated 1908.
Killeen is the seat of the University of Central Texas (1967) and a community college.
It was a small farming and ranching center until the establishment in 1942 of Camp Hood (redesignated a fort in 1950).
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 Killeen, Texas.
Populations from smaller communities were drawn off and added to Killeen's population which was further bolstered by people attracted by a national campaign run by the railroad.
After WWII, Killeen nearly became a ghost - but it was revitalized when the base became permanent (and was renamed Fort Hood) in 1950.
The 1980 Census showed Killeen to be the largest city in Bell County.
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 Killeen, Texas TX, city profile (Bell County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Killeen, TX Killeen is a city in Bell County.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Killeen was $15,323, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Killeen, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $463.
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 Killeen Hotels - Texas.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Killeen Shopping Mall is nearby, and it is only a short drive...
We are a quiet, comfortable hotel just four miles from the main entrance to Fort Hood and the Killeen Regional Airport.
Days Inn Killeen is just minutes away from a variety of local attractions including an array of restaurants, the Killeen Mall, movie theaters, a golf course, and Ft. Hood....
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 Killeen Texas Real Estate
A steam locomotive chugged to this spot on May 15, 1882, and the city of Killeen was born.
It is a town established by the Santa Fe Railroads and named for one of its officials, Frank P. Killeen.
Killeen proudly boasts that it is "A City Without Limits," a city whose potential has not been scratched.
www.relocate-america.com /states/TX/cities/killeen.htm   (422 words)

  
 Killeen Texas - Killeen Texas Real Estate, Killeen Real Estate
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 KAUZ NewsChannel 6|News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
KILLEENTexas veterans joined a distinguished roster of guests today to dedicate the long-awaited Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Constructed by the Texas Veterans Land Board on land donated by Fort Hood, the first State Veterans Cemetery in Texas is a place of honor.
Texas State Veterans Cemeteries will complement the four national veterans cemeteries in Texas, located in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and El Paso.
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 Killeen, Texas Testimonials   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
"Killeen's Home Depot, open just five years, is making a big a big impact in he Austin Home Depot Region, the area in which it is located.
The smallest store in the region, the Killeen Home Depot is second in the region in sales.
The Texas Workforce Commission and employment offices from Ft. Hood, Central Texas College, and Tarleton State University all partner with Convergys to help us recruit and hire the employees who are so critical to our success.
www.killeenworks.com /testimonials.html   (226 words)

  
 The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News): New Killeen, Texas, airport ready ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Jul. 31--KILLEEN, Texas -- Plush leather seats, gleaming tile floors and the city's first escalator grace Killeen's new airport, which will receive its first flights on Monday.
At a VIP reception at the $83 million Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport last week, residents noshed on hors d'oeuvres and sipped beer in a spacious second-floor atrium overlooking the airfield.
Despite rapid growth in Killeen and nearby Fort Hood, the airport's prospects for...
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 Relocating and Moving to Killeen, Texas
General Characteristics: Killeen is home for many of those stationed at Fort Hood, a Military Base for the U.S. Army.
Education: Killeen Independent School District is the largest school district between Dallas and Austin.
It is the school district for Killeen, Harker Heights, Fort Hood and Nolanville as well as a large rural area.
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 Killeen, Texas - links to government resources and information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A graduate of Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas in 1964, Colonel Mank earned a bachelor's degree in education from Southwest Texas State University in 1968...
Oveta Culp Hobby was born in Killeen, Texas, on January 19, 1905.
Shane Kimbrough, an Army major born in Killeen, Texas, and based in Houston, is a former Apache attack helicopter pilot.
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 Killeen TX Texas Local Business Directory + City Guide
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 Killeen, Texas Incentives
Texas law provides for some tax relief for new companies by allowing the local governing bodies to grant tax phase-ins on a limited basis.
These phase-ins must be approved by the City of Killeen, Bell County and Central Texas College, and are based on the number of new jobs created and total capital investment.
The City of Killeen is pro-business and encourages financially secure companies to locate in the area.
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 Killeen, Texas - Real Estate, Homes, Property, Commercial
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 Killeen, Texas Copywriters - Copy Writers
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 Killeen Texas Hotels ­ Killeen Travel and Information
Killeen Texas Hotels ­ Killeen Travel and Information
Exceptions to this are the best rate guaranteed hotels which are prepaid to reserve the room.
This is just a short list of offerings we have in Killeen.
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 Hotels in Killeen - Hotels Killeen Texas USA
Best Value Inn and Suites of Killeen, TX is conveniently located between Dallas and Austin right outside the main gate of the world-renowned Fort Hood Army depot.
The Fairfield Inn Killeen is located 20 miles from Bell County Expo Center, 4 miles from Central Texas College and 1 mile from Killeen Mall.
Holiday Inn Express Killeen is located approximately three miles from the Main Gate of Fort Hood and two miles from Killeen Airport.
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 Criminal Defense Attorneys Temple Killeen Texas Board Certified
Barbara Young a partner and founder of the firm, is a Board Certified Family Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
He was Secretary of the Bell County Young Lawyer's Association, and is a current secretary of the Bell County Bar Association, and is a member in good standing of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association and the Bell County Criminal Defense Bar.
He is well known and well regarded by the attorneys, judges and court personnel in the jurisdiction where he practices.
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 Killeen Real Estate Agents, Killeen Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Killeen
We also have information on Killeen home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Killeen, TX.
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 Killeen Real Estate, Captain Joe Action helps Killeen & Ft. Hood area VA buyers.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Killeen Real Estate, Captain Joe Action helps Killeen and Ft. Hood area VA buyers.
Killeen and Fort Hood have a lot to offer a new resident.
MLS Transactions are from Texas Realtors, agents, buyers, seller or sellers or real estate agents of Fort Hood, Harker Heights, Killeen, Copperas Cove, ft. hood, Kempner, Nolanville, Belton, Temple, Holland, Lampasas MLS homes of a RealtorĀ® or other buyer or seller.
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 Killeen Hotels: Read Killeen Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
Need a place to stay in Gatesville or Killeen, TX for 6 1/2 weeks...
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 Killeen, Texas hotel near Central Texas College - Quality Inn and Suites 76541, TX065
The Killeen Civic and Conference Center, two major golf courses and a miniature golf are close to this Killeen hotel.
A variety of art, theater and symphony options are available in the area.
Be sure to experience the wealth of area history and tradition, which is the essence of Killeen.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?&hotel=TX065   (363 words)

  
 La Quinta Inn - Killeen, Texas Hotels
Killeen Shopping Mall is nearby, and it is only a short drive to the recreation venues of Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake for hiking, fishing, hunting and more.
We are located at the intersection of Highways 190 and 195.
Shuttle Service is available to and from Killeen Airport, and within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
www.lq.com /lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ527&propId=527   (188 words)

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