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Bell County officials have reported a second death from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

Bell County Judge David Blackburn has issued a countywide shelter in place order that will go into effect at 11:59 PM Monday, March 23. See the documents here.

Following the lead of surrounding communities and counties, Bell County officials declared a local disaster and public health emergency in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, five cases of which have now been confirmed in the county.

So far so good, as there have been no reported cases of Coronavirus in Bell County as of Wednesday afternoon.

If you missed out on early voting or were just waiting to see how races in other states would turn out, the time has come for you to make your voice heard.

Killeen Police are asking for your help in capturing a "woman" who robbed a local bank on Wednesday at gunpoint.

It might be a new year but the same old crime continues in Bell County and Crime Stoppers along with the Killeen Police Department are asking for your help to capture a few dangerous robbery suspects.

It seems like every few months we're reminded that Killeen has one of the highest rates of STDs in the country and another new study shows that not much has changed.

The Bell County Vehicle Registration and Tax Assessor-Collector's Office is sending out a friendly reminder that you'll have to conduct your business either early or later in the week because they will be closed on Wednesday this week.

Victor Leon was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in 2002 and failed to show up for his sentencing hearing. He's now behind bars in Bell County.