There is quite a bit going on in our area today. But no matter where you travel this weekend, it would be wise to bring an umbrella. Muggy and mild conditions are forecast once again today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, focusing over eastern areas this afternoon. You can always keep track of the weather by following our Weather page. Our meteorologist Bill Hecke will keep you up to speed all day.
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Copperas Cove News and Events
Solid Waste Transfer Station Temporary Closure
The Solid Waste Department will conduct installation of a new Transfer Station crane next week. As such, the Transfer Station will be closed to the public from October 31st to November 2nd, however normal operations are scheduled to resume on Friday, November 3rd.
Killeen News and Events
City of Killeen Annual Fall Festival Moves Inside to Special Event Center
The City of Killeen’s Parks and Recreation department is changing the location of its third annual Fall Festival to the Killeen Special Events Center (3301 South W S Young Drive) due to inclement weather that is forecasted. The event is this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5-9 p.m. and is free to the public.
The Fall Festival will still feature hayrides, a pumpkin patch, candy, vendors and food trucks. The usual haunted mansion will now be a haunted maze, all decorated by the City’s Youth Advisory Commission.
The Killeen Police Department is also hosting the 4th annual Drive-thru Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28 from 6-8p.m. at the KPD headquarters (3304 Community Boulevard) and the City of Killeen is recommending door-to-door Trick-or-Treating be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8p.m.
Lampasas News and Events
Vision Lampasas – Squared Silly
Get ready all you little ghosts and goblins! It’s that time of year again, and this year’s going to be extra special! Mark your calendars for a SPOOKTACULARLY fun filled, home town haunt for all the kiddos down on the historic square of Downtown Lampasas! Featuring and all ages COSTUME CONTEST with prizes! Haunted House, Hayride & Bounce House! SO MANY FUN GAMES, BOOTHS & CANDY! Food & beverages too! The .25 tickets sales directly benefit the participating non-profits. It’s our way to give back and support these vital non-profit organizations and you can too while kicking off the holiday season right! If you’re new to town, or just visiting, be sure to come on down!
Programming Notes
StarDate – 8:20am
In most ways, Jupiter is the most impressive planet in the solar system. It’s heavier than all the other planets combined. It has by far the strongest magnetic field, and the deadliest radiation belts. And it keeps jockeying with Saturn for the leadership in the number of moons.
The Senior Report with Joyce Mayer
9:20am
Joyce Mayer keeps you abreast of Central Texas happenings of interest to everyone 55 and older, so they can be involved in their community.
EarthDate – 10:30am
Bees make over $300 million worth of honey, beeswax, propolis, and other products each year in the U.S., which we eat and use in medicines, cosmetics, even varnishes.
But the real big business of bees is the billions of dollars keepers earn pollinating crops.
Science and the Sea – 11:30am
It’s been 65 million years since the last ammonites died off. Yet these creatures are whispering to geologists, helping them determine the ages of layers of rock that could be up to 200 million years old.
Travel with Rick Steves
5pm on NestFM
In some cultures, the lengthening nights around the time of Halloween coincides with the belief that the worlds of the living and the dead, get to come a little closer. On the next Travel with Rick Steves, Irish author Fintan O’Toole tells us about the supernatural characters in Celtic traditions, and in Irish literature. Author Jacob Mikanowski explains how vampires arise out of the legends of the “un-dead” in Eastern Europe. And listeners share their encounters with “haunted Europe.”
Sock Hop Saturday Night with Bruce Vasbinder
8-10pm
Take off your shoes and twist again like you did last summer as Bruce Vasbinder plays the hits of yesteryear from never-ending stacks of record wax. This evening’s episode is his annual, much anticipated Halloween program.
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