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  The official website for the City of Killeen, Texas - Home of Fort Hood
The Government Information section has a collection of popular links pertaining to Killeen city government, such as the location of City Hall, council news, agendas, city ordinances and charters, environmental news, annual reports and more.
Residents of Killeen and Bell County who experienced damage from recent storms are encouraged to contact FEMA to register for disaster assistance.
We are happy to announce a new addition to our website: RSS (Rich Site Summary) Feeds to a select number of news sections throughout our site.
www.ci.killeen.tx.us   (287 words)

  
  Killeen, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Killeen is directly adjacent to the main cantonment of Fort Hood, and as such its economy is heavily dependent on the base and the soldiers (and their families) deployed there.
Killeen expanded as it became an important shipping point for cotton, wool, and grain in western Bell and eastern Coryell counties.
Killeen is served by a small regional airfield known as Skylark Field (ILE) and the larger Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Killeen,_Texas   (1259 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Killeen, Texas
Killeen is directly adjacent to the main cantonment of Fort Hood.
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.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Killeen,-Texas   (3479 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Killeen is on U.S. Highway 190 in western Bell County about forty miles north of Austin.
Many of the earliest residents of Killeen moved to the site from smaller communities in the surrounding area, while others were attracted by a national promotional campaign sponsored by the railroad.
Until the 1940s Killeen remained a relatively small and isolated farm trade center: about 1,300 residents were reported there in 1925, and about 1,260 in 1931.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/KK/hdk1.html   (1192 words)

  
 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.
www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/killeen.htm   (376 words)

  
 Killeen Police Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The mission of the Killeen Police Department is to create a partnership with the community to combat crime and improve the quality of life for all its citizens.
The Killeen Police Department's vision is to provide effective and efficient police services to our citizens, in the most professional and courteous manner possible by tailoring our manifold operations to meet the needs and expectations of our community.
We are responsible for all police functions in Killeen, Texas, a city of 100,233 population, covering approximately 44.4 square miles.
www.ci.killeen.tx.us /killeenpd_com/index.html   (160 words)

  
 Killeen Rent Homes For Lease by Owner - Find home rentals and home rentals by owner in Killeen
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The apartments in Killeen, Texas are diverse in both location and individual characteristics.
Killeen property types include lease property, rental property, for lease property, rent homes, homes for rent, lofts, houses for rent, and rental houses.
www.forleasebyowner.com /z_texas/Killeen.htm   (974 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Killeen rolls closer to first career LPGA win   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Deep in the fairway rough after her tee shot, Killeen used a pitching wedge to loft a high-arching shot that dropped near the back of the green.
Killeen, of Marietta, Ga., played error-free golf while playing partner Sergas birdied three of their first four holes, taking a two-shot lead.
After shooting even par for five holes, Killeen made short putts for birdie on the sixth and eighth holes, and then finished with a flourish.
www.usatoday.com /sports/golf/lpga/2004-06-19-shoprite_x.htm   (704 words)

  
 Calhoun J. Killeen, Major General, United States Marine Corps
General Killeen was presented the Legion of Merit (Gold Star in lieu of a second award) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as Deputy Commanding General, FMF, Pacific and as Deputy Commander, Marine Corps Bases, Pacific, from June 1981 to May 1982.
General Killeen reported to the Alternate National Military Command Center, Fort Richie, Md., in July 1966, and served as an Operations Team Intelligence Chief until July 1968, when he was ordered to South Vietnam serving as Executive Officer, 12th Marines, and later, as Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division.
General Killeen, a Pittsburgh native, was a 1949 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was a baseball varsity first baseman and football varsity quarterback.
www.arlingtoncemetery.com /cjkilleen.htm   (1609 words)

  
 Arizona State University - Department of Psychology - Faculty Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Killeen, P. and Taylor, T. How the propagation of error through stochastic counters affects time discrimination and other psychophysical judgments.
Killeen, P., Hall, S., Reilly, M. P.,and Kettle, L. Molecular analysis of the principal components of response rate.
Killeen, P. The yins and yangs of science.
www.asu.edu /clas/psych/people/faculty/pkilleen.html   (112 words)

  
 Killeen
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 Killeen Travel Tips - Killeen Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Killeen was 'page one' of a wonderful US visit for me. I arrived to a fantastic 'Welcome' and a beautiful tradition, of receiving 'The Yellow Rose of Texas' That in itself, will remain a highlight in my memory, forever.
Killeen is now the largest city in Bell County, it is also the home of Central Texas College and Tarleton State University-Central Texas Campus.
Killeen may not be everyone's choice of travel destinations, the city is far from being large.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Texas/Killeen-878570/General_Tips-Killeen-BR-1.html   (412 words)

  
 Killeen Apartments - Find a rental or apartment in Killeen, Texas
Killeen has great apartments to choose from in a variety of different neighborhoods.
The Killeen area has great neighborhoods and shopping centers and many apartments are just a short distance away.
Killeen Senior Housing - MOVE can help you find the perfect senior housing solution.
www.rentnet.com /apartments/city.jhtml?city=killeen&state=tx   (359 words)

  
 Killeen&Associates - Firm Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Established in 1996, Killeen and Associates, PC is an AV rated Houston-based civil litigation law firm dedicated to giving its clients personalized service customized to each client's individual needs in all federal, state and local courts in Texas, Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Since the firm's inception, Killeen and Associates continues to build on the firm's fundamental values of integrity and the belief that a moderate-sized boutique can offer clients quality service and the most cost-effective representation.
The firm's primary focus is civil litigation, with its expertise in maritime law and energy.
www.killeen-law.com /firm.html   (186 words)

  
 Killeen Texas Health Insurance
Consumers and employers ought to take care to ask their agents whether the health protection they are purchasing is totally insured by accredited insurers.
The health coverage is usually provided irrespective of the Killeen Texas applicant’s health condition and at lower rates and with better benefits than can be found from licensed insurers.
Employers may be liable for the Killeen Texas medical insurance bills of their employees as well.
www.newhealthinsurance.com /state/texas/Killeen-Texas-Health-Insurance.html   (1212 words)

  
 Killeen Real Estate Agents, Killeen Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Killeen
HomeGain provides Killeen, Texas real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Killeen realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Killeen real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Killeen home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Killeen real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Killeen, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/TX/killeen.html   (493 words)

  
 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.
The town grew through the 1960s, especially after the Vietnam War led to increased activity at Fort Hood.
www.ohwy.com /tx/k/killeen.htm   (218 words)

  
 Killeen News
By Joyce May Killeen Daily Herald GATESVILLE - Keri Ann Waller was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison on two counts in the drowning deaths of twin toddlers Conner William and Devin Jacquelin Dewald.
By Joyce May Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - Officials want potential homebuyers and builders on the south side of the city to be aware of the Texas Department of Transportation's upcoming southwest...
By Joyce May Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - The City Council is considering the first draft of a proposed ordinance that would establish no-feeding zones for deer within the city limits.
www.topix.net /city/killeen-tx   (706 words)

  
 Killeen Hotel Rates - Hotels in Killeen Texas
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.
Located in the heart of Killeen, the EconoLodge is close to Fort Hood Military Base and Route 190.
Search our Killeen accommodation section and book your reservation directly with each budget, mid priced, boutique or five star luxury hotel for the cheapest rates and best deals.
www.hotelrooms.com /USA_Texas_Killeen.html   (690 words)

  
 Killeen Texas Real Estate - Values, MLS Listings,Homes For Sale,Realtors
We would be happy to send you school and community information in addition to the current real estate listings and property values.
Many times Killeen Real Estate buyers avoid using the services of a REALTOR under the mistaken belief that it costs them money - or that they will be able to negotiate a better deal directly with the seller or seller's real estate Broker.
The realty business is unique, where an agent with one day's experience and no home sales gets paid the same as real estate agents with several years experience and hundreds of successful sales.
www.epoweredprofessionals.com /killeen/index.html   (453 words)

  
 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.
This excludes Fort Hood, Copperas Cove (10 miles west of Killeen), Harker Heights (immediately adjoining Killeen to the east) and rural areas.
www.relocate-america.com /states/TX/cities/killeen.htm   (464 words)

  
 Killeen Yellow Pages
By Robert Nathan Killeen Daily Herald Killeen's proposed 2006-07 budget will include a major phase in the capital improvement program designed to improve the city's quality of public service and infrastructure.
By Emily Baker Killeen Daily Herald FORT HOOD - Pete and Anne Miller tried to sleep Friday night, but when their excitement about the arrival of an airplane didn't keep them awake, phone calls about landing...
By Robert Nathan Killeen Daily Herald The lyrics of the Native American tribal songs intensified, lifting above the earthy, booming heartbeat of the drums during spiritual dances at the Four Winds Powwow, held...
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 Killeen Hotels - Texas.com
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....
killeen.texas.com /hotels.html   (391 words)

  
 Killeen, Texas .Net - Your Central Texas News Source
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www.killeentexas.net   (495 words)

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