Killeen, Texas and Copperas Cove will get a little more familiar with each other on Friday, August 30th when the Cove Bulldawgs and Ellison Eagles break their huddles for the first game of the new 2024 Texas high school football season. It has been several years since these two programs have squared off in the regular season, and with both coaches now being in their current positions for the last 3 years, they were excited to find room on their mutual schedules to bring back a much loved rivalry.

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Over the many years of cinema, there have been dozens of films centered around the Friday Night Lights experience of football in the Lone Star State. This is not to say that football is not loved just about everywhere, but there is something truly special about heading to the local stadium with your family, getting reasonably priced concessions, and enjoying young student athletes compete in a game that is enjoyed by multigenerational families.

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Which is why so many are ready to jump out of their seats to cheer for the revitalization of Cove Vs Ellison because local rivalries are always the most fun.

Ellison Vs Cove Is Back For New Texas Football Season

Watch the teams pad up for the kickoff to each of their seasons on Friday night August 30th. These student athletes work hard all year long to compete for each other, their school, and their community.

Lets reward their hard work by showing up for them.

4 Youth Football Teams Dominating The CTX

Texas has always been known for football and these Centex teams is keeping the hype alive in our community.

From football camps to team building these organizations are going over and beyond to build strong athletes who succeed on the field and off.

If you are looking for extracurricular activities for your child, checking out these teams are a great start.

Kuddos to all of the coaches, volunteers and parents who help these amazing organizations thrive.

Here Are 10 Cool Central Texas AirBnB's You Should Check Out

If you are curious about what kind of Airbnb rentals this area has to offer take a few minutes of your time and check these out!

I was on Airbnb's website last week booking a place for relatives who are coming to visit and ran across a few really cool spots in Temple, Belton, Killeen, and Salado.

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Here Are 10 Black Owned Business In Killeen, Texas You Should Know About

There are a ton of successful entrepreneurs in Killeen, Texas with thriving businesses. Of that number, there's a large number of successful African American Men and Women with a variety of businesses that I frequent from time to time that you may not know about. Here's where I come in!

From restaurants to cleaning services, clothing stores and more, here are 10 Black-owned businesses in Killeen, Texas.

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