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500 jobs lost in this town is going to hurt.

Will TRICARE be changing based on the new health care reform legislation? This legislation does not affect the current TRICARE benefit. Will children now be eligible for TRICARE until age 26? TRICARE is not currently affected by this provision. Our current age limits are set by statute, so separate legislation is required to change them. By law, TRICARE covers eligible dependent children: 1) Up to the age of 21, or 2) Up to age 23 if they are: a) Enrolled full-time at an accredited, higher education institution, and b) Reliant on the sponsor for more than 50 percent of their...

FORT HOOD - All available EMS units in and arround Killeen are being dispatched to Fort Hood. The Nolanville Fire Department tells News Channel 25 that they've been asked to bring all available EMS and Rescue personnel. Check back with KXXV.com; we'll have the latest details as they become available.

There was a fire early this morning in Killeen at the shelter, and many of the animals were killed. They need any help you could offer. There is a link on their page for a contest to win $20,000 just by voting for them. Even if you can't donate, this would help. So sad to have them head into the holidays after this kind of tragedy. This is a no-kill shelter run by volunteers and donations. http://www.centexhumanesociety.com/

My daughter's very dear friend lost her father yesterday to a heart attack. She is only 12 years old. They have two other daughter age 13 and 18. Dad was an Iraq war veteran and a good man. Please keep this family in your prayers in the coming days. They are sure going to need them.

We had a great turn out. It was estimated to be around 500 people. Wonderful speakers, friendly Texans, and a few moonbats, just for fun.

My stepdaughter had her baby prematurely. He was born with really serious heart problems. He has finally gained enough weight that they think it's safe to do his heart surgery. We have been told that the surgery will be first thing tomorrow morning. We could sure use your prayers for baby Leif.

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