In this episode, Joseph Bahr, who covers the Texas Legislature for KDH News, dives into the issues including the Democrats leaving the state, the potential ban on tax-funded lobbyists and the disabled veterans property tax exemption.
Co-hosts Jacob Brooks and Kevin Limiti are joined by KDH News Military Editor Brent Johnson to talk about the history and renaming of Fort Hood. On Monday, July 28, the local Army installation known as Fort Cavazos for about two years was redesignated Fort Hood in a formal ceremony outside the III Armored Corps headquarters.
How federal cuts and the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' impact Killeen and Bell County
Inside Killeen
Inside Killeen
How federal cuts and the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' impact Killeen and Bell County
Jul 23, 2025Season 1Episode 3
KDH News Media Group
Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor, D-Killeen, and Killeen Councilwoman Jessica Gonzalez discuss the local impacts of President Donald Trump's landmark 'Big, Beautiful Bill' as well as the impact of federal funding cuts.
Inside Killeen co-host Jacob Brooks, managing editor of the Killeen Daily Herald, is joined by Military Editor Brent Johnson and Scott Sjule, a retired Army first sergeant who served as the top enlisted soldier of the storied 1st Cavalry Division’s Horse Detachment. The Army recently announced most ceremonial horse units, including 1st Cav’s, will be deactivated in the next year, marking an end of a horse unit at Fort Hood that began more than 50 years ago.
Inside Killeen co-hosts Jacob Brooks and Kevin Limiti are joined by KDH News staff reporter Jada Holcomb to talk about the effect Lamar Odom is having on the Killeen community. Odom, a two-time NBA champion and reality TV star, surprisingly showed up in Killeen to announce a new school. While the community is excited about the possibilities, some residents remain skeptical.
In this pilot episode of the Inside Killeen podcast, host Kevin Limiti talks to the sister of Deanna Merryfield, who disappeared from Killeen in 1990, as well as a commander with the Criminal Investigations Division of the Killeen Police Department.