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May 11, 2012 by

Voting in Killeen

In case you haven’t heard, or seen the myriad of signs out and about, there is a City of Killeen election tomorrow.  As this is a website for newcomers, I will approach the subject from that angle. In a transient…Read more »

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April 22, 2012 by

Job Hunting In Central Texas

Finding a job when you’re in a new community is always hard, so I have pulled together a few resources from my own job hunting experiences here in Central Texas. If you have other tools or ideas to add, let…Read more »

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March 20, 2012 by

The Farmer’s Market is Back and Even Better

If you read my first ever new2killeen post last year you know I love farmer’s markets, so I was super excited to see the local farmer’s market in Killeen is opening earlier than I expected and is being touted as bigger and…Read more »

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March 13, 2012 by

Killeen is what we make of it

I must say, as I drove today by the Willow Springs exit of Eastbound US 190, I felt a little pride.  Yesterday crews from the Bell County division of TxDOT installed wood posts and aircraft cables along the southern shoulder…Read more »

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March 8, 2012 by

Article in Texas Highways Magazine

One of the easiest things to promote about Killeen is its diversity. Killeen residents hail from all across the nation and world.  Killeen’s restaurants reflect this diversity and are a great way to experience other cultures.  In fact, on the…Read more »

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February 25, 2012 by

Lower Your Electric Bill

In my constant quest to save money I have come across another chance to slash bills: www.powertochoose.org. This website is a way to look at all of your options for your electric provider. We had been with TXU Energy and…Read more »