A hero's reward
FORT HOOD – Barbara Ashley didn't know everything that happened on Nov. 12, 2008 – the day that her son earned a Silver Star. The martial art of war
Dennis Watkins sought immersion in the Filipino martial arts to end fights, not begin them.

• Killeen makes Top 10 list of 'fastest growing U.S. cities'
• Young wranglers embrace horsemanship
• Harker Heights waits to make decision about litigation
• New rules enacted for student loan payments
• CTCOG puts Nolanville population at 3,800
• More 1ID soldiers back from Afghanistan
• Fourth of July fun on the horizon
• Library invites Austin Reptile Services to show and tell
• Fourth of July closings

• Obama to tell Putin: Time to move past Cold War
• Marines suffer first casualties in Afghan campaign
• Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death
• Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage
• Lawyer: Rowe deciding whether to seek custody

Buckle up Belton
BELTON – After 85 years, the Belton Fourth of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo is still going as strong as ever. More Sports ...

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