COVID-19

The U.S. State Department has some good news for those of you wanting to hop on a plane abroad, but there's one slight problem, the rest of the planet doesn't necessarily agree with the State Department's assessment.

The Killeen-Temple metro ranks at number 22 on SmartAsset's list of top 25 places in the U.S. for career opportunities during the pandemic.

KISD will be hosting its first "Return To Learn" Round Table discussion, where they will answer questions submitted by district parents Wednesday afternoon.

 
This week Phyllis shares new information on COVID and testing, information on PPP loans and Governor Abbott's extension on SNAP Benefits.
 
 
Kiss Community Connections with Phyllis Jones Sunday Mornings 5:30 am on MYKISS1031
 
 

Good news for those who are looking to get tested for COVID-19 there will be testing in Harker Heights on two straight days next week.
Thursday, August 6 there will be walk-up testing at First Baptist Church at 100 E. Ruby Road in Harker Heights.
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KISD Superintendent John Craft said the school district will work with teachers who have compromised immune systems on a "case by case basis."

In a letter, Ken Paxton wrote that laws relating to communicable disease do not give local authorities the power to "indiscriminately close schools".

The American Federation of Teachers says they will support any of their members if they decide to strike due to schools reopening without safety measures.

After cancelling multiple trips this year due to the pandemic and the risk involved, I sat down and figured out that the best and ONLY way to vacation during these crazy times is to get outdoors and be one with nature.

In a 6-1 decision, Waco ISD has voted to start school after Labor Day weekend.