Let Us Be Seen, Killeen

04/18/2025

Dear Residents of Killeen,

I want to take a moment to address the decorum at the council meeting held on April 15th. I sincerely apologize to the public for the events that transpired. Although I followed the Governing Standards and Expectations (GSE) policy regarding 'disruptions and removing an individual from the chamber,' I recognize that I could have handled the situation with a better, softer tone. For this, I genuinely apologize.

It is essential for both the City and the residents to adhere to the GSE for council meetings, specifically the decorum outlined in Section 1-80: D, 5-6, which states that 'no disruptions are allowed' and details the protocols for removal.

5. No Disruptions. Persons attending City Council meetings shall remain seated or may stand in the back of the room and come and go so long as it does not disrupt the meeting. Persons in attendance shall not carry signs or placards. No person attending any City Council meeting shall delay the proceedings or refuse to obey the orders of the Chair.

6. Removal. Disturbances, transgressions of the rules or disorderly conduct in the City Council Chamber or other City Council meeting room may cause the transgressor to be removed from the meeting. The Chair of the meeting shall exercise control over persons who disrupt the meeting in the following order of action: a. Call the person to order, advising that person of the infraction; b. Advise the person that the infraction must cease immediately or the person will be ordered to leave the meeting; c. Order the person to leave the meeting. A police officer may remove an individual or individuals for disrupting a meeting as authorized by Texas Penal Code Section 42.05.

The council and I will continue to hold ourselves and meeting participants accountable for adhering to the Governing Standards and Expectations policy as we move the city forward.

Respectfully,

Debbie Nash-King
Mayor

04/17/2025

Mayor Debbie Nash-King kicked out prominent local developer Gary "Bubba" Purser from the Killeen City Council meeting on April 15, 2025, for unclear reasons. Purser was apparently reacting to a comment from Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle. Read more here: https://kdhnews.com/news/local/city-manager-s-remark-sparks-local-developer-leads-to-mayor-s-outburst/article_0c9ef6f3-3afb-4b4d-8905-f3a85e8d6d21.html

04/17/2025

🚨 Big News for Mobile Food Vendors in Texas! 🚨

We’re scheduled to speak tomorrow Wednesday in Austin in support of HB 2683: The Mobile Food Vendor Freedom Act! This bill is a game-changer for food truck owners like us, and here’s why it matters:

✅ One Statewide Permit – No more dealing with different permits for every city!
✅ Standardized Health & Safety Rules – Clear, consistent inspections instead of redundant ones.
✅ Lower Costs – Caps permitting fees at $200 to keep business affordable.
✅ Fewer Restrictions – Stops excessive local rules that make it harder to operate.
✅ Easier Appeals Process – Vendors can challenge unfair permit denials.

This bill helps small businesses grow, reduces red tape, and gives YOU more access to amazing street food! 🍽️

This Act benefits all of us, PLEASE SHARE this post and help us spread the word FAR AND WIDE!

💡 Want to help? Sign your support here: https://instituteforjustice.quorum.us/campaign/113371/

📧 You can also email Chair King at [email protected] to ask for a hearing on HB 2683!

Let’s make Texas a better place for mobile food vendors! 🚚🔥

04/15/2025

TOMORROW IS THE DAY, KILLEEN!

We’re headed to the City Council to speak up for ALL small business owners being hit by the city’s flag ordinance. $85 PER WEEK per flag? That’s not just unfair—it’s unsustainable for food trucks, barbers, salons, and boutiques just trying to survive!

We need YOU to stand with us.
Bring your voice, your passion, and your presence!

Tuesday, April 15 | 5 PM
Killeen City Hall
101 N College St, Killeen, TX

Let Us Be Seen, Killeen isn’t just a slogan—it’s a movement.

Tag a small business owner. Share this post. SHOW UP.

04/01/2025

As a small business owner in Killeen, I find it deeply disappointing that the City of Killeen would use an April Fools post to mock and trivialize the very real concerns of our local business community.

While many of us are working hard to stay afloat—facing new restrictions, fines, and enforcement on signage—this post makes light of a serious issue. Flags are not a joke to us. They’re tools to help our businesses be seen, attract customers, and stay open in a challenging economy.

To frame this post around fictional rides like the “City Council Cyclone” while referencing “approval from the April Fools Regulatory Committee” feels like a slap in the face to those of us who have been trying to engage in meaningful dialogue with the city.

We ask that the City of Killeen take the concerns of its small business owners seriously. We don’t need sarcasm. We need partnership, transparency, and support.

BIG news, Killeen: Five Flags Over Texas is coming soon!

This innovative theme park concept is part of a new business model bringing smaller, regional developments to growing cities like ours. It will feature thrill rides, funnel cakes, and a very specific number of flags.

Attractions include:
🚩 City Council Cyclone
🚩 Rosewood Racetrack
🚩 Rancier Rapids
🚩 Stagecoach Rattler
🚩 Frank P. Killeen Founder's Express

📍8870 Featherline Road (Corner of Community Boulevard and Featherline Road)
📅 Opening October 2025**

**Pending permits, funding, and approval from our April Fools Regulatory Committee.

03/28/2025

ORDINANCE UPDATE: Banner sign enforcement on hold

The City of Killeen has placed a moratorium on enforcing a banner sign ordinance after a request from City Council. The topic will be reviewed during upcoming City Council meetings starting April 15.

Code Enforcement will not issue citations related to banner signs while the ordinance is under review. Any potential changes to the ordinance aren’t expected until after May 6.

Full story: www.killeentexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2531

03/28/2025

A local organization will be holding a weekend-long event to give away clothes, food, accessories and toiletries among other items.

03/27/2025

📣 Official Vendor for CHESA DAY KILLEEN TX happening on Saturday March 29 2025 in historic downtown Killeen Texas!
🛍️ Craft Shop (Irene Caldito Carlos Layne) based out of Dallas Texas, will be onsite with your favorite island crafts from Tumblers to customized decals!
FREE EVENT—FAMILY FRIENDLY—ALL AGES! Blankets & Chairs welcome! Indoor seating and Outdoor space Available! Live DJ-DJ MIZ & Live Acoustic Set by JGUAM with EZ Food Truck, Food & Merch Vendors for your Island Chesa experience!
🇲🇵🇬🇺BIBA MES CHAMORU🇬🇺🇲🇵

03/27/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂: $𝟕.𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝—𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰?

At the April 1st City Council meeting, officials will vote on awarding $7.7 million to JHL Construction for Phase 1 of the Stagecoach Road Reconstruction Project.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕’𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄, 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔, 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂.

We want to hear from YOU:
• Do you live, work, or commute near Stagecoach Road?
• Do you believe this area is a top priority for reconstruction?
• How should the city make decisions on what roads and neighborhoods receive major investments?

This is YOUR tax money. Let’s make sure it’s being used where it’s needed most—and that community voices are part of the planning process.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲.