City staff presented the draft FY2026–27 annual action plan (CDBG, HOME, HOME‑ARP) including an entitlement CDBG allocation of $1,437,398 and recommended awards. Council approved the ordinance with a modification moving $5,000 to Hill Country Meals on Wheels and adjusting the KPD homeless outreach allocation.

Council discussed the FY2027 proposed operating budget, including a proposed 2.01¢ property tax increase, and alternatives to find $2 million in savings (vacant positions, service reductions) while funding community partners such as the homeless shelter and Children's Advocacy Center.

The Killeen City Council voted 6–1 to file a petition asking a court to reverse a Board of Adjustment ruling tied to the certificate of occupancy for 605 North Grama Street; residents and advocates urged alternatives to avoid displacing roughly 200 tenants.

At a June 2 Colleen council session, more than 10 community partners presented FY2027 funding requests — transit asked for $650,000, Rodeo Colleen requested $50,000 in hotel‑occupancy tax, the EDC sought $1.5 million for economic development, and Families in Crisis asked for $350,000 in gap funding for shelter operations.

Council debates budget reallocations and funding for Wolf Technology Park in Killeen.

Council members emphasize need for funding mental health services and community safety improvements.

City officials highlight budget deficits and call for state aid to improve services

Council votes 5-0 to allocate $30K for mental health support and service initiatives.