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Tensions rise in Bell County Commissioners Court with 'spirit of war' over emergency services district

Image TDT News 21 Jan 2026
BELTON — The Bell County Commissioners Court held a tense public hearing regarding a petition to create Bell County Emergency Services District No. 3, ultimately tabling the discussion until March 2 pending statutory reporting ....
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Different fires in Temple, northern Bell County displace apartment residents, scorch acres of land

Image TDT News 21 Jan 2026
Firefighters across Central Texas responded to two unrelated fires Monday, including a destructive apartment blaze in Temple that displaced multiple families and a fast-moving grass fire in northern Bell County that scorched several acres ....
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Bell County residents living in cities may pay more property tax under old extraterritorial agreements

Image TDT News 18 Jan 2026
BELTON — A court ruling over road maintenance could cost Bell County taxpayers more if officials fail to update county agreements ....
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DPS identifies man accused of killing tow truck driver in 2024 in Bell County

Image TDT News 16 Jan 2026
More than a year after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 35 near Salado, the Texas Department of Public Safety has arrested Jesse G. Hernandez Jr., 24, of Killeen, in connection to the death of a tow truck driver ....
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Bell County grand jury indicts 22 on various charges, including murder, tampering with corpse

Image TDT News 16 Jan 2026
BELTON — The Bell County grand jury returned 22 true bills during this week’s session on Wednesday, according to court documents ....
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Bell County man charged with assault on public servant

Image The Moore County News Press 12 Jan 2026
BELTON, Texas — The Bell County District Attorney's Office has charged James Kerton with Assault on a Public Servant ....
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Lady Cardinals stay hot with 62-35 victory over Bell County

Image The Sentinel Echo 11 Jan 2026
PINEVILLE — South Laurel jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 62-35 victory over Bell County on Saturday ... .
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Bell County grand jury indicts ex-city councilman on felony charges

Image Killeen Daily Herald 09 Jan 2026
A Bell County grand jury this week handed down a pair of felony charges against an ex-city councilman who remained in the county jail as of Thursday after being arrested in October by Killeen police ....
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Bell County grand jury indicts 15 including local vape store owner involved in summer raid

Image Killeen Daily Herald 09 Jan 2026
BELTON — The Bell County grand jury returned 15 true bills during its Jan. 7 session, according to court documents, including for one of the men arrested after local law enforcement raided his vape shop in June ....
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Bell County Crops Conference set for Jan. 14 at Seaton Star Hall

Image TDT News 07 Jan 2026
From market forecasts to herbicide updates, Bell County farmers will get a full day of practical insight as the 2026 Bell County Crops Conference returns ....
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Bell County Commissioners Court: First magistrate appointed, PIO returns, ESD 3 gets another try

Image TDT News 06 Jan 2026
BELTON — Bell County Commissioners Court rang in 2026 on Monday by appointing the county's first magistrate and welcoming back a familiar face to staff ....
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‘Grit, growth, gratitude’: Bell County business owners reflect on 2025, 2026

Image Killeen Daily Herald 02 Jan 2026
Small business owners in Bell County will close out a year defined by economic headwinds and significant transitions with resilience and a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026 ....
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Criticizing Bell County bond vote

Image TDT News 01 Jan 2026
On the issuance of $39.5 million in bonds, our county Commissioners Court must have taken lessons from the former county judge and commissioners of nearly a decade ago ....
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Local officials reflect on 2025 with 'growth, growth, growth' across Bell County

Image Killeen Daily Herald 01 Jan 2026
While local lore often cites a debunked Harvard study claiming written goals guarantee success, Belton Mayor David K. Leigh relies on a more tangible method. reflection, resilience and rituals ....
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BRIEFLY: Generator fire extinguished by Central Bell County Fire & Rescue; Temple police seek suspects ...

Image Killeen Daily Herald 31 Dec 2025
In news highlights, a generator fire was extinguished by Central Bell County Fire & Rescue; Temple police are searching for suspects related to a robbery and a separate burglary; and a domestic dispute drew police response in Temple ....

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