
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
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We tell local Waco, Texas news & weather stories, and we do what we do to make Waco, Temple, Killeen, Byran, College Station and the rest of Texas a better place to live. The Latest News and Updates in Killeen brought to you by the team at KWKT - FOX 44.
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
12h ago
Windy conditions will continue tonight into Friday with temperatures 15-20 degrees above-average for this time of year expected Friday afternoon. Low clouds will develop later tonight and then begin to clear from west to east midday Friday. There is a very low chance for a couple rain showers across East Texas during the day Friday. Dry, warm, breezy conditions will lead to an elevated fire weather threat along/west of Highway 281 Friday afternoon ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
1d ago
A cold front will bring a chance of rain along with much cooler weather for the start of the weekend. Rain chances will be for areas along and east of I-35. A few strong storms may occur, but the better threat for severe weather will remain east of the region ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
2d ago
Breezy south winds will push temperatures into the 70s regionwide for the first time this month. Highs will range from 10 degrees above normal in the Brazos Valley to 20 degrees above normal across the Big Country ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
3d ago
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) - Many non-profit organizations across central Texas are working hard to ensure everyone in need is accounted for this holiday season.
"It's the holidays and people are like, oh, what kind of tree am I going to get? Or what am I going to put in stockings? And then we have people who are like, how are we going to survive?" says Blessed Are Those Who Give Founder and Executive Director Dove Bennett.
The non-profit is calling on the community to help the organization make ends meet.
Initially starting as a peer-to-peer Facebook group financially helping families in Be ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
4d ago
A cold front will move through tonight. Morning lows will fall into the 30s and lower 40s. Sunny skies tomorrow will help high temperatures climb into the 60s. The front will only reinforce the dry airmass across the region ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
5d ago
In the wake of our Saturday system, clearing skies tonight are expected with low temperatures falling into the mid 30s to low 40s. Patchy fog is possible again tonight near the Red River. Mostly sunny, breezy, and warm conditions are expected Sunday with highs ranging from the mid 60s to low 70s. Breezy west winds near 10 to 20 mph are expected during the afternoon, with an elevated fire threat west of I-35 ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
6d ago
Despite the arrival of a weak front Sunday night, temperatures will remain above normal into the upcoming week. Breezy winds and low humidity will result in an elevated to near-critical fire threat west of I-35 Sunday afternoon. No rain is expected for the next several days ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
6d ago
Patchy fog is possible overnight into mid Saturday morning for areas mainly near/east of I-35. While less dense than Thursday night's fog, visibility restrictions will still be possible. Over the afternoon hours, clearing skies and W-SW winds will allow for a warmup into the 60s and 70s. These temperatures are above normal for this of year ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
1w ago
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Killeen's Youth Empowerment Program is now accepting applications for the spring season.
The Program launched in summer 2023, and is designed to help disadvantaged youth get paid work training and skills. The spring employment session will host youth for eight weeks - from February 12 - April 5, 2024 - providing a job, financial empowerment skills and workplace readiness training.
The City says that the program is for teenagers ages 16 to 19. Youth will be paid $12 an hour, and will work no more than 20 hours a week. The applicants must be enrolled in a GE ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
1w ago
Areas of fog can be expected tonight ahead of a cold front. Patchy dense fog may also occur at times, so remember to allow extra time to reach your destination, slow down, and use low beam headlights if you encounter any fog ..read more