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🌱 How a New Year’s crash in Harker Heights led to manslaughter charges

Harker Heights, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Harker Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Year’s crash in Harker Heights led to manslaughter charges
  • Why Harker Heights residents are being urged to join a regional anti-violence push

Also on today's calendar: Blankets & Bibles and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A strong morning thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Killeen man arrested on manslaughter charge in connection with fatal Harker Heights crash (kwtx.com) — A New Year’s Day single-vehicle crash in Harker Heights has led to a manslaughter charge against a Killeen man after his passenger, a Harker Heights resident, later died from her injuries. Police say the arrest followed a months-long investigation, and they’re still asking anyone with information about the FM 3219 crash to contact Harker Heights detectives.
   

• Pastor Bryan Sago leads community call to action against violence (kdhnews.com) — A Central Texas faith-led gathering urged residents from Harker Heights and neighboring cities to work together against rising violence and support youth, mentorship, and neighborhood watch efforts. Speakers shared personal stories of loss, called for stronger ties with local leaders, and promoted upcoming outreach projects, stressing that violence in any nearby city affects Harker Heights families too.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two years ago I bought a tomato plant.
    It was really root bound so I repotted and included fertilizer and fresh soil all the stuff you’re supposed to do. I watered it faithfully made sure… (Nextdoor Country Trails)
  • It might be pushing it,but could someone come look at my garage door tomorrow please.
    And give me a quote.Im going down the line of repairs that my husband left me. Also I still need my sink looked at too. I need someone to tell me how… (Nextdoor Skipcha South)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Harker Heights. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Cafe Associate at Walmart in Harker Heights, Texas in Harker Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harker Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Killeen

  • Killeen ISD both sees growth and room for improvement in STAAR results (kdhnews.com)
  • Killeen voters to decide on ending resign-to-run rule for elected officials (kwtx.com)
  • Killeen council agrees with amendment to appoint representatives as soon as vacancy happens (kdhnews.com)

Fort Hood

  • Could Fort Hood become Fort Cavazos again? (kxxv.com)

Ok Harker Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Harker Heights

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Harker Heights

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.