Inside Killeen
Inside Killeen is a podcast about news, events and politics in the Killeen-Fort Hood area. A production of KDH News, the podcast is recorded weekly from the Newsroom of the Killeen Daily Herald. Read more about the articles we talk about at kdhnews.com. Email us at news@kdhnews.com.
Episodes
60 episodes
KDH Dives Deep Into Cold Cases
The Inside Killeen podcast is joined by KDH reporter Ethan Housewright, who is diving into a few of the hundreds of cold cases in the city of Killeen as part of an ongoing series.
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Funding Crisis for Friends in Crisis
The Friends in Crisis homeless shelter is receiving no funds from the city of Killeen in the upcoming fiscal year. Families in Crisis directors Suzanne Armour and William Hall come on the podcast to discuss some of the implications.
The Killeen council drama around the north Killeen grocery store
KDH News editors Jacob Brooks and Dave Miller join the podcast to talk about the recent controversy regarding an alleged directive about a north Killeen grocery store.
Copperas Cove Has Tense Meeting Over LGBT Proclamation
KDH News' own Copperas Cove reporter and editor Erik Walsh goes into detail about a meeting over the discussion of a proclamation held at a recent Copperas Cove council meeting.
What's Happening Downtown?
Killeen Daily Herald reporters Daelan Cheh, Kevin Limiti and Hamida Botchway sat down with downtown business owner and Main Street Board Chair Khandiese Cooper to discuss what's happening in Downtown Killeen, ongoing revitalization efforts and ...
Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor talks about hospital district vote
Louie Minor, the outgoing Bell County commissioner for precinct 4, talks with Inside Killeen on the upcoming ballot vote on a hospital district as well as some of the issues with indigent healthcare in the county.
The Rise and Fall of Jeffery Reynolds
Jeffery Reynolds, who just a few weeks ago was the assistant city manager of the Killeen government, was on tap to be Killeen’s interim city manager and, possibly, a top candidate for the permanent role. Instead, he was arrested and charged wit...
Harker Heights election wraps up with Michael Blomquist victorious as mayor
In this episode of the Inside Killeen podcast, Deputy Managing Editor Dave Miller talks about how fraught the recent Harker Heights election was, and the surprising turnout in the runoff for mayor of Harker Heights.
TaNeika Driver-Moultrie Discusses the History, Meaning and Legacy of Juneteenth
In this episode of Inside Killeen Podcast, host Daelan Cheh sits down with TaNeika Driver-Moultrie for an in-depth conversation about Juneteenth, its origins, and its lasting significance in American history. Driver-Moultrie explores the events...
Killeen Parks and Rec Director Addresses the Fee Hike Controversy
Antonio Murphy, executive director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Killeen, talks about why the fee increases related to activities at the Lions Club Senior Center and others were necessary due to the current economic condition.&n...
Retired Sgt. Maj. Guadalupe Lopez reminisces about the meaning of Memorial Day
The Inside Killeen podcast crew speaks with retired Sgt. Maj. Guadalupe Lopez, a constant presence in the Killeen area when supporting veterans, who talks about what Memorial Day really means for veterans and their families.
Killeen ISD Controversy With Investigator
Ethan Housewright, KDH News' education reporter, talks about the work he did on covering Killeen ISD's most recent scandal involving a Killeen ISD investigator who resigned over alleged time theft.
Local Killeen Author Marks Texas Writers Month
Tyrone Holcomb, a local author of spiritual books, joins Inside Killeen hosts Kevin Limiti, Daelen Cheh and Hamida Botchway to talk about what it means to write creatively and publish for others.
The aftermath of the Killeen city election
KDH News has been on top of every twist and turn in the recent May 2 election. In this episode of Inside Killeen, Managing Editor Jacob Brooks and Opinion Editor Dave Miller sound off on some of the biggest surprises of the night as well as wha...
A data center in Killeen?
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended disapproving a data center, but the Killeen City Council will give final consideration at a June meeting. Is a data center in the city inevitable? The Inside Killeen crew goes in depth on the issue...
Babatunde and Dr. Rodney Duckett talk business as a form of community growth
Babatunde and Dr. Rodney Duckett discussed how grassroots business can serve as a foundation for community growth, cultural identity and generational leadership. Babatunde’s Under One Roof bookstore became more than a retail space — it function...
Ronnie Russell discusses AI and how to succeed in business
This episode of the Inside Killeen podcast features Ronnie Russell, a well-known Killeen resident and the president and CEO of the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce, discussing AI and how to succeed in business. The conversation explores inn...
Killeen Mall Begins New Era
KDH News employees discuss the Killeen Mall’s efforts to revitalize itself through the addition of three major stores, including HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Five Below. They also talk about the potential impact on the community and whether these cha...
Killeen City Manager’s ‘Retirement’
On the night of Tuesday, March 24 – shortly before 9 p.m. – Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle sent an email to the Killeen mayor and City Council, announcing his "retirement." It came as a surprise to many who follow Killeen city politics. KDH Ne...
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights CEO Mandy Shaiffer
Mandy Shaiffer, originally from Missouri, began her career as a nurse in the 1990s. In December, she became CEO of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, leading hundreds of employees at a hospital that includes robots and a wide variety of medic...
Killeen NAACP President TaNeika Driver-Moultrie
In this episode of Inside Killeen, TaNeika Driver-Moultrie discusses her roles as president of the Killeen NAACP and executive director of the Greater Killeen Community Clinic. She discusses local youth and their achievements, community health ...
Harker Heights Police Chief Sonja Clay
As part of an ongoing series on Women's History Month, Harker Heights Police Chief Sonja Clay, who is the first woman police chief in Harker Heights' history, sat down with KDH News to discuss the challenges and accomplishments of being a leade...
CTC Police Chief Carrie Ellis
Carrie Ellis, the police chief at Central Texas College, has served in law enforcement for 30 years and recently released a new book about women seeking leadership positions in law enforcement. It is called, “Ma’am In Command”, and can be...
