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Killeen accepted into Texas Main Street program; downtown brewery wins statewide award

Killeen City Council · November 19, 2025
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Killeen was accepted into the Texas Main Street program on Nov. 7, 2025, a designation city staff says recognizes long-term downtown revitalization work. Southern Roots Brewing and the Hacks Western Wear building won the Texas Downtown President's Award for economic impact.

Killeen City Council marked the city's acceptance into the Texas Main Street program during its Nov. 18 meeting, a designation staff said recognizes years of downtown revitalization and preservation work.

"After nearly two decades of groundwork by staff, leadership and community stakeholders, this designation affirms our long-term investment," said Kate Kizida, who presented the city's Main Street background and next steps. Kizida said Killeen met program requirements including new staffing, enforcement of preservation…

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