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25Events this week
7Free things to do
87New spots
96New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Killeen

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 25 events, day by day →

Big Love, From Lizzie

Saturday 7:30am · Stonetree Golf Club

Stretching & Mobility Class

Saturday 8:30am · Colliers Fitness Express

Composition in Photography

Saturday 10am · Belton downtown

Mick Foley Returns

Saturday 11am · Battleground Collectibles

PBR Challenger Series

Saturday 7pm · Huntington Bank Expo

New in Killeen

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Restaurants

Craving real Italian? Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Copperas Cove turns out homemade pastas, hand-spun pizzas, seafood, veal, and signature steaks, all tied together with a wine list that actually matches the menu.

giovannisitalianrestaurant.com

Flashover Ink Tattoo

Beauty

Serious ink, chill vibes: Flashover Ink Tattoo is a veteran-owned studio in Copperas Cove turning ideas into custom pieces, from hyper-realistic black & gray to vibrant color.

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LAURATASH CAKES

Bakeries & Sweets

Edible art, locally made: When your celebration calls for something personal and photo-stopping, Lauratash Cakes turns your colors and theme into custom cakes that actually taste like memories.

lauratashcakes.com

Killeen’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Killeen

The five stories Killeen readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Military Identifies 2 Soldiers Killed in Texas Helicopter Crash Earlier This Week The Gateway Pundit by Jack Davis, The Western Journal

    The death of two soldiers in a Texas helicopter crash has led to the grounding of the Army's training flights using AH-64 Apache helicopters.

    Full story at thegatewaypundit.com

  2. Yet Another Runway Excursion: Vision Jet Enters Closed Runway

    Washington State Prosecutors have argued that the state legislature's current law cannot be enforced due to its lack of ability to enforce it.

    Full story at aero-news.net

  3. City of Killeen to notify residents, business owners of proposed zoning changes

    The City of Killeen, Texas, is planning to begin notifying property owners and businesses near the proposed North Killean Overlay District, which could affect a portion of the city.

    Full story at kcentv.com

  4. McDonald's Texas Meal launches Sept. 1 with collectible cups honoring 7 regions of the state

    McDonald's is launching a limited-time Texas Meal, featuring collectible cups designed by artist Avery Orendorf that celebrate seven regions of the state.

    Full story at kristv.com

  5. Score Free Admission, Demolition Derby Access, and Concert Passes for September 4th

    The Central Texas State Fair is returning to Belton in September, running from 3-6 at the Huntington Bank Expo Center.

    Full story at kkam.com

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