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.

2 stories from Marcus Hayes in Killeen

A digital padlock icon overlaid on an email envelope, symbolizing email scam protection.

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Hillsboro authorities warn community of costly email scam

In the heart of Hillsboro, where neighbors look out for each other, a new email scam threatens the trust that binds this tight-knit community. As residents check their inboxes, they must now navigate the murky waters of deception that lurk in the digital age. This unsettling development has...

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Gwen Alvarez, mother of Arlene Alvarez, seeks peace after political ad controversy.

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Arlene Alvarez’s mother asks for Abbott ad to be taken down, steps back from Arlene’s Law

In a small community like Killeen, where every face tells a story, Arlene Alvarez's mother stands at the crossroads of profound grief and public scrutiny. After her daughter's image was used in a political advertisement, the family is grappling with the emotional fallout of hateful messages that...

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