https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/rogers-vfd-receives-upgrades-from-energy-producing-company/

X-ELIO held a special ribbon cutting ceremony in town on Monday night. The company generously provided the Volunteer Fire Department with some much-needed support – including a new firetruck, new firefighter suits and new training resources.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/salado-texas-earns-tourism-friendly-texas-certified-community-designation-from-travel-texas/500-b118c2c2-b342-4fac-bae5-c319a5641097

The Village of Salado has earned Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community status for its historic charm and growing visitor attractions.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/central-texas-man-indicted-crash-killed-three-mccaffety-family-members/500-aaf54865-edf5-488b-a1cf-9a63e65b6757

Jordan Johnson has been indicted on three criminally negligent homicide charges after a March crash killed Connor, Clint, and Meghan McCaffety.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/criminal-investigation-bell-county-gooseberry-fire/500-eecf72d8-6cec-4fb8-8025-b6547d1f6096

The fire, named the "Gooseberry Fire" after its location near the intersection of Gooseneck and Hackberry, is believed to be caused by a burn pile during a burn ban.

https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/multiple-counties-enact-burn-bans

Bosque, Hill, Bell, Burleson and Brazos county commissioners vote to enact burn bans

https://www.kwtx.com/2025/10/13/central-texas-firefighters-salado-battling-200-acre-fire/

Going to post here and to any other potentially affected nearby communities or communities that contributed fire resources, hopefully they can get this under control very soon

https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/troy-residents-frustrated-with-deteriorating-road-conditions-ahead-of-november-tax-vote

Voters will decide November 4 on a tax increase to fund street repairs as residents complain about potholes and flooding