Killeen Schools, Offices to Close for Nidal Hasan Execution

Killeen will close municipal administrative offices and facilities on Dec. 3, 2026, while emergency services continue operating; the city is also shifting Thursday trash pickup to Dec. 2 and closing its transfer station and recycling center that day. Killeen ISD will close its schools and facilities, including Manor Middle School, citing expected traffic, media attention and community activity surrounding the scheduled execution of Nidal Hasan. The district is reviewing extracurricular schedules and plans to limit activities to UIL competitions and varsity practices, with families to receive updates from program staff. The closures are precautionary and reflect the lasting impact of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting on the community, particularly military-connected families.