KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - The Killeen City Council appointed Dr. Marie Peoples as the city's next city manager during its Oct. 8 meeting, following a nationwide search, according to a city press release.

The council approved Peoples' appointment in a 6-1 vote.

She is scheduled to begin Nov. 9 and will succeed Kent Cagle, who is retiring and will conclude his service with the city Oct. 9, the release said."I'm honored and excited to step into this role and become part of the Killeen community," said Peoples.