Inside Killeen

Killeen Daily Herald reporters Daelan Cheh, Kevin Limiti and Hamida Botchway sat down with downtown business owner and Main Street Board Chair Khandiese Cooper to discuss what's happening in Downtown Killeen, ongoing revitalization efforts and the vision for the district's future. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support...

Louie Minor, the outgoing Bell County commissioner for precinct 4, talks with Inside Killeen on the upcoming ballot vote on a hospital district as well as some of the issues with indigent healthcare in the county. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

Jeffery Reynolds, who just a few weeks ago was the assistant city manager of the Killeen government, was on tap to be Killeen’s interim city manager and, possibly, a top candidate for the permanent role. Instead, he was arrested and charged with indecent assault involving another city employee in late May. In this episode, Inside Killeen discusses the case and what it means for the city of Killeen...

In this episode of the Inside Killeen podcast, Deputy Managing Editor Dave Miller talks about how fraught the recent Harker Heights election was, and the surprising turnout in the runoff for mayor of Harker Heights.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

In this episode of Inside Killeen Podcast, host Daelan Cheh sits down with TaNeika Driver-Moultrie for an in-depth conversation about Juneteenth, its origins, and its lasting significance in American history. Driver-Moultrie explores the events that led to June 19, 1865, the cultural importance of the holiday, and why understanding Juneteenth remains essential today. Send us a message. Let us know...

Antonio Murphy, executive director of  Parks and Recreation for the city of Killeen, talks about why the fee increases related to activities at the Lions Club Senior Center and others were necessary due to the current economic condition.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

The Inside Killeen podcast crew speaks with retired Sgt. Maj. Guadalupe Lopez, a constant presence in the Killeen area when supporting veterans, who talks about what Memorial Day really means for veterans and their families. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

Ethan Housewright, KDH News' education reporter, talks about the work he did on covering Killeen ISD's most recent scandal involving a Killeen ISD investigator who resigned over alleged time theft. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

Tyrone Holcomb, a local author of spiritual books, joins Inside Killeen hosts Kevin Limiti, Daelen Cheh and Hamida Botchway to talk about what it means to write creatively and publish for others.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

KDH News has been on top of every twist and turn in the recent May 2 election. In this episode of Inside Killeen, Managing Editor Jacob Brooks and Opinion Editor Dave Miller sound off on some of the biggest surprises of the night as well as what it means for the city going forward. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended disapproving a data center, but the Killeen City Council will give final consideration at a June meeting. Is a data center in the city inevitable? The Inside Killeen crew goes in depth on the issue with James Sills, a resident who attended the P&Z meeting. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should in...

Babatunde and Dr. Rodney Duckett discussed how grassroots business can serve as a foundation for community growth, cultural identity and generational leadership. Babatunde’s Under One Roof bookstore became more than a retail space — it functioned as a hub for mentorship, networking and historical education in Killeen. Duckett, one of his protégés, carried that model forward through his own outreac...

This episode of the Inside Killeen podcast features Ronnie Russell, a well-known Killeen resident and the president and CEO of the Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce, discussing AI and how to succeed in business. The conversation explores innovation, access and what it means to "make it" in the current business climate.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or s...

KDH News employees discuss the Killeen Mall’s efforts to revitalize itself through the addition of three major stores, including HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Five Below. They also talk about the potential impact on the community and whether these changes will be enough to bring shoppers back to the Killeen Mall. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should in...

On the night of Tuesday, March 24 – shortly before 9 p.m. – Killeen City Manager Kent Cagle sent an email to the Killeen mayor and City Council, announcing his "retirement." It came as a surprise to many who follow Killeen city politics. KDH News employees talk about Cagle's legacy in Killeen and the leadership gap Cagle's departure means for the city. Send us a message. Let us...

Mandy Shaiffer, originally from Missouri, began her career as a nurse in the 1990s. In December, she became CEO of Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, leading hundreds of employees at a hospital that includes robots and a wide variety of medical services.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

In this episode of Inside Killeen, TaNeika Driver-Moultrie discusses her roles as president of the Killeen NAACP and executive director of the Greater Killeen Community Clinic. She discusses local youth and their achievements, community health concerns and emphasizes the importance of advocacy. Driver-Moultrie also highlights upcoming events, including an election forum and the Freedom Fund Banque...

As part of an ongoing series on Women's History Month, Harker Heights Police Chief Sonja Clay, who is the first woman police chief in Harker Heights' history, sat down with KDH News to discuss the challenges and accomplishments of being a leader in law enforcement. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

Carrie Ellis, the police chief at Central Texas College, has served in law enforcement for 30 years and recently released a new book about women seeking leadership positions in law enforcement.  It is called, “Ma’am In Command”, and can be found on Amazon. In this episode of Inside Killeen, Ellis talks about women in law enforcement and the benefits of having a police force that includes female of...

Killeen Fire Department Chief Jim Kubinski talks about the challenges of being a firefighter and the level of support KFD has received in order to help them help Killeen.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

Central Texas author and journalist John Clark, a cancer survivor, has written 22 books and works as a correspondent for KDH News. In 1991, he covered the Luby's mass shooting in Killeen. These days, he writes weekly profile features on local veterans and other people. In this episode, he joins Inside Killeen hosts Jacob Brooks and Kevin Limiti to talk about the writing process, his latest bo...

The use of AI tools is spreading like wildfire across the globe, including here in the Killeen Fort Hood area. Earlier this week, there was a three-day AI conference at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. In this episode,  co-hosts Jacob Brooks and Kevin Limiti speak with KDH business reporter Daelan Cheh and KDH videographer Hamida Botchway about the potential benefits and pitfalls of using...

The Inside Killeen podcast is joined by Opinion Editor Dave Miller to discuss Killeen's mayoral election, which is already heating up.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

KDH News staff members talk about the recent winter storm that made the roads in the city of Killeen dangerous for travelers. They discuss the response from the city and KISD to the storm. Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show

Host Kevin Limiti is joined by Copperas Cove Editor Erik Walsh to talk about the death of Copperas Cove Police Department Officer Elijah Garretson, who was killed in the line of duty.  Send us a message. Let us know what you think of the podcast or suggest a guest we should interview. Support the show