New council members have orientation

By DAVID J. HARDIN   The City of Copperas Cove held an orientation for the newest members of the Copperas Cove city council, David Morris, James A. Pierce Jr., and Dan Yancey.

Council to be presented with resolution to name Fire Station No. 2

By LYNETTE SOWELL   With Fire Station No. 2 nearing completion, the City of Copperas Cove presenting a resolution to the city council at tonight’s meeting, the first resolution of 2016.   The resolution would dedicate Fire Station No. 2 and name it the John A. Hull Fire Station.

CTC spring semester registration resumes

Central Texas College (CTC) resumed registration yesterday for the spring semester at the central campus in Student Services (Bldg. 119). New students must first complete the admissions/advisement process which will also be conducted in Student Services through January 15.

Bulldog smooches raise money for United Way at CCISD

By SANDRA MATTSON   The CCISD mascot, the Bulldawg, not only builds camaraderie in the school district for our sports team, he also helped raise money for the United Way.   The faculty and staff of S.C.

Copperettes dance at college and professional levels

Christmas wishes were granted early for three dancers in the former national champion Copperettes dance line. The Cove high dancers got the opportunity to take the field and the court at both the college and professional levels.

Chamber ambassadors host downtown garage sale

By KATHLEEN STARLING   Bargain seekers and treasure hunters rejoiced Saturday morning as a portion of Avenue E was closed for the city wide garage sale, hosted by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.

Annual Art & Herb Festival set for Saturday in Lampasas

By LYNETTE SOWELL   The 21st annual Herb & Art Festival, hosted by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the downtown square.

Composting 101: taught at library on Saturday

By KATHLEEN STARLING Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) held its Fall Composting 101 class Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Copperas Cove Public Library.

Halstead students learn science through Texas Wildlife exhibit

By ALICIA PELKEY The popularity of dinosaurs among children has spawned massive learning experiences for students, especially with fossils, foot prints and bones. Students at Hettie Halstead Elementary are enjoying an exhibit that some would only see in a museum.

Rabbit Fest Pageant named one of the best new events in Texas

Everywhere you look, Rabbit Fest royalty seem to be hopping at nearly every event in Copperas Cove and many throughout the Central Texas area.