ARMs (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) Are Trending, but They’re Not the Hack for Every Home Buyer
Holden Lewis Jun 27, 2022 Updated Jun 27, 2022 Lesbian couple moving into new apartment carrying cardboard boxes with personal belongings while their friend helps them in the background. Getty Images Adjustable-rate mortgages suffered a tarnished reputation after the...
Bell County reviewing fireworks ban following rain
By Jana Lynn Kilcrease | Herald Staff Writer Smoke sticks at Monster Fireworks in Nolanville were seen in various colors in 2008. Bell County officials are looking into whether rain showers Sunday and Monday will impact the drought enough to lift the countywide...
Julie Reese Singing about recovery, Harker Heights musician battles cancer
By Erin Eskew | Herald Correspondent 1 of 3 Harker Heights resident Julie Reese is a Christian country singer and songwriter. Courtesy photo Julie Reese posted this photo publicly on June 7, saying “That’s a wrap!!! Cancer free!!! ...Thank you again for your support.”...
Harker Heights joins Salado as “Music Friendly Community”
STAFF REPORT Texas Music Office Outreach Specialist Chip Adams (right) presents Village of Salado Mayor Michael Coggin with a certificate to show the village is a designated Music Friendly Community in Texas. Christian Betancourt | Telegram Harker Heights is the...
‘Hot and rain-free’ forecast kicks off summer
By Lauren Dodd | Herald staff writer 1 of 2 A boat was seen on Stillhouse Hollow Lake Monday afternoon. Stillhouse Hollow and Belton lakes are experiencing the effects of the ongoing drought. Both lakes' swimming areas were closed as of Friday due to low lake levels....
Fort Hood’s Forth of July fireworks show is later this week
Staff Report 6 People participate July 4, 2015, during Saturday's Freedom Fest at Fort Hood. FORT HOOD — This year’s Freedom Festival will be from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Hood Stadium, located behind the Clear Creek Post Exchange on post. Activities include...
Texas A&M-Central Texas student transforms tragedy into triumph
By Karen Clos | Special to the Herald Angelica Esperanza Ramos overcame challenges to become a student at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Courtesy Photo Angelica Esperanza Ramos, 25, is not living the life that she had dreamed of as a student athlete at...
Father-and-son Loggains team wins in weekly 3X9 Series
By Bob Maindelle | Herald correspondent Todd Loggains (shown) and his father, Earl Loggains, placed first in Tuesday’s 3X9 Series bass tournament at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Courtesy | Tightlines Premium Fishing Tackle A convection oven — that is what Tuesday evening’s...
Killeen Walmart ups pharmacy tech pay to $20 per hour
By Madeline Oden | Herald 1 of 2 This undated photo shows a Walmart pharmacy technician helping a customer. Courtesy Customers visit the pharmacy at Walmart Supercenter store #5260 in Springdale, Arkansas on January 29, 2020. Courtesy of Wesley Hitt Walmarts across...
20-acre RV, boat storage facility gets approval from Killeen City Council
Jack Dowling | Herald The proposed Platinum Coach Storage facility at 3888 Chaparral Road may be coming to Killeen in the near future. The facility offers boat and RV storage in a secure. monitored environment. Photos courtesy of the city of Killeen. File | Herald...