8+ hour, 10+ min ago  (436+ words) Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (301+ words) Douglas first sought employment at CTC with a simple but powerful goal, to secure full-time work with benefits to support her children. What began as a five-month role as a part-time custodian at the Central Campus evolved into a remarkable…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (334+ words) Kyrei Hartsfield and her mom came to H-E-B Sunday to register for this year's Lemonade Day. Young aspiring entrepreneurs in the Fort Hood area will have an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of business, money management and customer service during…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (443+ words) FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James attends a news conference, Dec. 15, 2025, in New York. In a letter sent to NYU Langone, the attorney general's office said the hospital's decision to shutter its Transgender Youth Health Program violated the state's…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (468+ words) Advocates against transgender participation in women's sports gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday Jan. 13, 2026, as justices heard oral arguments over transgender sports bans." (The Center Square) " A national debate over Title IX enforcement continues as the Trump administration investigates schools…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (201+ words) Jada Holcomb | Herald Vendors were posted up at the fist Dance-A-Thon event at E-Center Killeen." Ann'Gelic Mini Cakes, a local dessert shop, was seen at the E-Center Killeen Dance-A-Thon event." The dance event took place all day " from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. " and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (211+ words) A faith-based men's gathering focused on leadership, accountability and spiritual encouragement is scheduled for Saturday at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center. The Men of the Crest conference will begin at 9 a.m., bringing together men from across the community for a day…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (608+ words) A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer after his mom noticed the veins in his chest had turned an alarming shade of blue during bath time. Louisa Shilleto, 37, knew "something was not right" during the evening…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (417+ words) Teenage cannabis users double their risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to new research. They face a "significantly higher" risk of developing serious psychiatric problems by young adulthood, say scientists. The American study, published in the journal JAMA Health…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (656+ words) This spring's book club selections include "Wonder," "Out of My Mind," "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" and "Hatchet," chosen to explore themes of empathy, resilience and personal growth. HARKER HEIGHTS " The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library is welcoming young…...