Emily Hilley-Sierzchula

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By By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula | Herald correspondent The lawsuit involving Killeen's marijuana decriminalization ordinance is returning to a local district court following a state appeals court ruling Wednesday. On April 1, 3rd Court of Appeals Chief Justice Darlene Byrne, Justice Rosa Lopez Theofanis and Justice Karin Crump began to consider the arguments made by Bell County, the city of Killeen and Ground Game Texas.

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BELTON — The jury heard from two friends of Jose “Joe” Ramirez on the third day of the state’s presentation of evidence against 21-year-old Caysen Tyler Allison, who is accused of stabbing Ramirez during a fight in a Belton High School bathroom almost three years ago. The 18-year-old high school student died on May 3, 2022, at a local hospital after allegedly being stabbed by Allison and collapsing in a hallway. Allison’s defense team is presenting a case of self-defense.

1 week ago | kdhnews.com | Emily Hilley-Sierzchula

BELTON - The jury heard from two friends of Jose "Joe" Ramirez on the third day of the state's presentation of evidence against 21-year-old Caysen Tyler Allison, who is accused of stabbing Ramirez during a fight in a Belton High School bathroom almost three years ago. The 18-year-old high school student died on May 3, 2022, at a local hospital after allegedly being stabbed by Allison and collapsing in a hallway. Allison's defense team is presenting a case of self-defense.

1 week ago | kdhnews.com | Emily Hilley-Sierzchula

By By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula | Herald correspondent A jury is set to decide on a child molestation accusation against a man who was charged in 2017. Bell County court records show that Rene Hernandez was indicted in 2017, on a second-degree felony charge of indecency with a child by contact. He was released from law enforcement custody after posting a bond of $70,000, on March 12, 2018.

1 week ago | kdhnews.com | Emily Hilley-Sierzchula

BELTON - On the first day of a murder trial on Monday, the jury watched a soundless surveillance video showing an 18-year-old Belton High School student who had been stabbed during a fight in a boys' bathroom, leaving puddles of blood on the polished floors of the hallway while he ran before collapsing.