CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Bobby Agnello, one of the owners of the new Copperas Cove Philly Pretzel Factory, prepares to load the walk-in with pretzel supplies on Wednesday afternoon. The store is set to open either today or Tuesday.

COURTESY PHOTO - Chancellor John Sharp of the Texas A&M University System speaks at the signing of an affiliation agreement between the university and the Executive Director of the Center for Solar Energy.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Well over 1,000 people attended the Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans Independence Day Celebration.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Brian Hawkins, left, accepts a bag of money from Western Insurance president Tom Boren during the monthly Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Western Insurance recently celebrated 40 ears in the Copperas Cove community

CCLP/CHUCK TAYLOR - Deputy Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator waits by the radio at last weekend’s ham radio field day, held annually across the nation.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Kori Ramos and Kimmie Russell wash down a truck on Saturday morning at Buddy’s on Business 190. Pink Warrior Angels washed cars to help the Pride of Cove Band purchase pink plumes to wear with their uniforms for October’s Pink Out game this fall.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Aqua Zumba Instructor Jeannette Valentine leads her class through a variety of aerobic exercises.