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Brazos County Sheriff's Office awards Civilian of the Year award — KCEN (Central Texas)

Brazos County Sheriff's Office awards Civilian of the Year award

The Brazos County Sheriff's Office has recognized Erika Garcia as the 2026 Civilian of the Year.

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Brazos County Sheriff's Office awards Civilian of the Year award — KCEN (Central Texas)

Brazos County Sheriff's Office awards Civilian of the Year award

Killeen Police investigate death of 33-year-old man found in field — KCEN (Central Texas)

Killeen Police investigate death of 33-year-old man found in field

A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA — KCEN (Central Texas)

A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA

Copperas Cove community gathers around a newly planted oak tree honoring fallen firefighter Jose Negrete at Fire Station 2.

Copperas Cove honors fallen firefighter with tree planting

Celebration in Waco after election results

Democrats flip Central Texas Seats

Hudson Thigpen celebrating after scoring a touchdown

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Voters at a polling station in Killeen, Texas during the November 3 election.

Killeen voters approve all eight city charter amendments

A somber scene in Bryan, Texas, after a shooting incident.

One person dead after shooting in Bryan

Colton Carter charged with capital murder in Ember Henry case

DA accepts capital murder charge against Colton Carter in Ember Henry case

Killeen Lions Club members delivering quilts to cancer patients

Killeen Lions Club Park Senior Center donates quilts, more to cancer patients

A somber candlelight vigil for Victor Jesus Silva-Delgadillo in Waco.

Four people indicted after deadly August shooting in Waco

James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa celebrate their election wins at Whataburger in Texas.

James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa's post-election celebration couldn't be more Texas

A vibrant polling place in Central Texas filled with voters on Election Day.

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