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Killeen's local news comes primarily from Central Texas outlets that cover the Waco–Temple–Killeen corridor, with 25 News KXXV (kxxv.com) being one of the main sources. KXXV describes itself as "In Your Neighborhood — Serving Waco, Temple and Killeen," and its coverage mixes Killeen-area stories with Waco, Temple, Texas statewide, national, and world news. If you want Killeen-specific information, the practical approach is to use a Central Texas outlet and filter for Killeen and Bell County items rather than expecting a single Killeen-only feed.
What KXXV Covers for Killeen and Central Texas
Based on the outlet's own site, KXXV's newsroom organizes content into distinct sections, which tells you what kinds of stories you'll find:
| Section | What it typically includes |
|---|---|
| Local News | Killeen, Waco, and Temple area stories — schools, business, public safety, community events |
| Weather | Live radar, flood watches and advisories, storm tracking across Central Texas |
| Texas News | Statewide politics and events |
| National News / National Politics | U.S. stories, often via Scripps News Group or the Associated Press |
| World News | International stories |
Recent examples from the site show the range of local coverage: a Lampasas announcement that outdoor parks and sports fields were closed due to weather, a flood advisory for Burnet County, a second arrest in a deadly 2025 shooting near a Waco fast food restaurant, a Baylor Scott & White Health expansion in Temple, and a Lorena ISD homecoming parade. Weather is a recurring local theme — the site has carried a flood watch for most of Central Texas tied to a cold front bringing heavy rain.
The key takeaway: KXXV's "Local News" and "Weather" sections are where Killeen-relevant items appear. State, national, and world stories are clearly separated, so you can skip them when you only want Killeen news.
How to Follow Killeen News Continuously
- Start with the local section. Go to kxxv.com and read the Local News and Weather sections first. These carry the Killeen, Temple, and Waco items; national and world content sits in its own sections.
- Use weather tools when conditions matter. The site offers a live radar tracking storms around the Waco area and across the state, plus flood watches and advisories. For Killeen, check these before storms or heavy rain events.
- Scan headlines for place names. Because Killeen shares a feed with Waco and Temple, look for "Killeen," "Bell County," or nearby towns (Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Lampasas) in headlines to find stories closest to you.
- Expect mixed sourcing. Some local items are written by KXXV staff; others come from the Associated Press or Scripps News Group. Local stories are usually bylined by KXXV reporters, which helps you tell Killeen-area reporting from wire content.
Telling Local News Apart from National and World Coverage
KXXV labels its sections, so the fastest filter is structural rather than keyword-based:
- Local News — Killeen, Waco, Temple, and surrounding communities.
- Texas News — statewide items, such as a man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol.
- National News / National Politics — U.S. stories, often AP or Scripps.
- World News — international stories.
If a headline mentions a Killeen-area place, school district, or county, treat it as local. If it names a national figure, federal court, or foreign city, it's not Killeen news even though it appears on the same site.
What to Keep in Mind
KXXV is one source among Central Texas outlets, and its feed is regional rather than Killeen-only, so you'll need to scan for local items. The site also carries a large volume of weather and flood content, which is useful during storms but can crowd out other local stories. For a fuller picture of Killeen news, combine KXXV's local and weather sections with other Central Texas outlets and check back regularly, since local stories rotate as new ones are published.