Killeen, Texas
19 articles
Philip PhiCouncilman’s Comments on Homeless Veterans Spark Controversy as Shelter Faces Closure
In a recent council meeting, Killeen Councilman David Bass sparked controversy with his remarks about homeless veterans, suggesting that those living on the streets had chosen that lifestyle....
GwenKilleen City Council’s decision not to fund homeless shelter sparks varied responses and discussions on alternative solutions
The Killeen City Council’s decision not to fund the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter in the proposed 2027 budget has sparked a range of responses from local leaders....
Killeen reader urges City Council to reconsider shelter funding
People wait outside the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter, operated by the Families in Crisis nonprofit. The presence of the shelter offers a tangible response to the complex...
Only Homeless Shelter in Killeen Likely to Close by October 1 Due to Lack of City Funding
Friends in Crisis, the only homeless shelter in Killeen, Texas, is set to close by October 1st after two consecutive years without city funding. The organization, founded in...
Killeen’s Only Homeless Shelter Could Close by October After City Council Denies Funding
Killeen’s only homeless shelter, Friends in Crisis, faces closure by October after the city council denied funding for its operations. The decision has raised concerns about the impact...
Killeen Chiefs Discuss City’s Response to Potential Homeless Shelter Closure
In Killeen, Texas, local officials are weighing the potential consequences of the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter closing, a topic that has sparked concern among community leaders and...
Council members clash over shelter funding
Killeen city council members recently found themselves in conflict during a discussion about funding the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter. During Tuesday’s meeting, tensions arose between Mellisa Brown...
Friends in Crisis Shelter Faces Closure After Killeen City Council Denies $300,000 Funding Request
Friends in Crisis, a vital homeless shelter in Killeen, Texas, has been denied a $300,000 funding request by the city council. This decision comes during a challenging budget...
