Marcus Hayes

Reporter · Killeen, TX

Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.

9 stories from Marcus Hayes in Midland

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Killeen lifts boil-water order

The city of Killeen has lifted a pair of boil-water notices for properties on Long Avenue other Killeen streets.

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With an ode to mate tea, pope urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith

Pope Leo XIV has urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith. He used his first Mass in South America to deliver an ode to the region’s beloved mate tea and raise the profile…

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Week in Review: Nov. 5 anniversary; man found dead in Killeen field

Here are some of the top stories reported in the Killeen Daily Herald in the past week. To read the full versions and other news, go to kdhnews.com.

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Paraguay's ousted president charged with crimes linked to collapse of major bank

Prosecutors in Paraguay charged the South American nation’s recently deposed president with two crimes linked to the collapse of a major bank, that has jeopardized the savings of hundreds of thousands of account holders, and unleashed the nation’s biggest political…

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City of Killeen Turkey Trot draws more than 350 participants to support hunger relief

More than 350 runners and walkers registered for the city of Killeen’s annual Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, helping raise funds to support the Killeen Food Care Center’s mission of combating hunger and providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need.

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Iran says it has lifted its self-imposed limit on missile ranges, and other Mideast news

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has lifted its self-imposed limit on the range of its ballistic missiles, hinting at potential developments for longer-range capabilities. It comes after Iran’s supreme leader warned of responses to threats from the U.S. or Israel. Meanwhile, airstrikes…

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Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views, authorities say

A Polish man who authorities say harbors far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six people and injuring 15 others before police shot and wounded him. Saturday's attack, which Poland’s defense minister described…

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US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade

U.S. Central Command says it has disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored warnings and tried to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port. U.S. forces have been enforcing a naval blockade on Iran in the…

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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Latin America, in photos

Pope Leo XIV returns to Latin America, where he spent two decades as a missionary priest, for a visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, his second homeland. The longest trip of his papacy comes just weeks after surgery to remove…

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