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CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Local residents and volunteers of the Blue Santa of Copperas Cove enjoy food, friendship, and giving, as Blue Santa held its annual open house to kickoff the season of collecting toys and donations, for kids who are in need this holiday season.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Local residents and volunteers of the Blue Santa of Copperas Cove enjoy food, friendship, and giving, as Blue Santa held its annual open house to kickoff the season of collecting toys and donations, for kids who are in need this holiday season.

Blue Santa holds open house in new office

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Fri, 11/18/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Blue Santa of Copperas Cove held an open house at its new offices located in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center, on Tuesday evening.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The driver of a Volkswagen Beetle crashed the vehicle through the front entrance and windows at Buddy’s Home Furnishings shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday night. The store is located at 309 E. Business 190. According to Sgt. Martin Ruiz with the Copperas Cove Police Department, the driver lost control of the vehicle after possibly having a medical emergency and could not stop before striking the building. No one was injured.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The driver of a Volkswagen Beetle crashed the vehicle through the front entrance and windows at Buddy’s Home Furnishings shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday night. The store is located at 309 E. Business 190. According to Sgt. Martin Ruiz with the Copperas Cove Police Department, the driver lost control of the vehicle after possibly having a medical emergency and could not stop before striking the building. No one was injured.

Parks and Recreation working to boost tourism

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Fri, 11/11/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   The City of Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is listening to the community and those around it by amping up several events held throughout the year, as well as adding a few more to the calendar.
Courtesy Photo - A visitor spends a moment on Saturday at one of more than 7,000 boots on display at III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood, the site of the 3rd annual Remembrance Run, Walk, Roll. The boots representing more than 7,000 military service members who have passed away since 2001.

Courtesy Photo - A visitor spends a moment on Saturday at one of more than 7,000 boots on display at III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood, the site of the 3rd annual Remembrance Run, Walk, Roll. The boots representing more than 7,000 military service members who have passed away since 2001.

Fisher House holds 3rd annual Remembrance Run

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Fri, 11/11/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Several thousand gathered outside in the rainy drizzle in front of III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood Saturday morning for the 3rd annual Hero & Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll.
File Photo - A fresh batch of seasoned beef is put on the grill during last year’s fajita dinner and auction, held by the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. The OVFD is holding the annual event tomorrow night starting at 5 p.m.

File Photo - A fresh batch of seasoned beef is put on the grill during last year’s fajita dinner and auction, held by the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. The OVFD is holding the annual event tomorrow night starting at 5 p.m.

Oakalla VFD holding annual fajita dinner, auction tomorrow

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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual fajita dinner and auction tomorrow from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the live auction starting at 7:00.
Courtesy photos/CCISD - Copperas Cove High School students Brett Alber and Eli Ortiz competed in the Austin Yacht Club High School Fall Classic Regatta on Lake Travis placing 12th.

Courtesy photos/CCISD - Copperas Cove High School students Brett Alber and Eli Ortiz competed in the Austin Yacht Club High School Fall Classic Regatta on Lake Travis placing 12th.

Cove High students sail away with honors in regatta

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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD CCISD Public Information Officer   AUSTIN — There was a lot of catching up to do for CCHS senior Brett Alber. He had to learn the ropes quickly or he and his teammate would find themselves sunk in the competition.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Joe Brown, the city’s parks and recreation director, speaks at a town hall meeting held Wednesday evening at the Copperas Cove Civic Center. The meeting was held by the department to discuss future projects planned for the department and the Hills of Cove Golf Course, as well as current programs.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Joe Brown, the city’s parks and recreation director, speaks at a town hall meeting held Wednesday evening at the Copperas Cove Civic Center. The meeting was held by the department to discuss future projects planned for the department and the Hills of Cove Golf Course, as well as current programs.

Parks & Recreation Department holds town hall meeting

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Fri, 10/28/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Approximately 30 residents showed up on Wednesday evening for the town hall meeting held by the   Copperas Cove Parks & Recreation Department.

County commissioners approve new mental health deputy

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Fri, 10/28/2016 - 05:00
By CHUCK TAYLOR Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved the addition oif a fifth mental health deputy to the sheriff’s department on Monday.   Room was found in the budget for the deputy, a car, uniform and equipment.
Courtesy Photo/CCISD - Clements/Parsons Elementary students rush to the center court line to grab a ball and attempt to knock out a school administrator in a friendly game of dodge ball. The school offered the opportunity to all students who had perfect attendance for the first six weeks.

Courtesy Photo/CCISD - Clements/Parsons Elementary students rush to the center court line to grab a ball and attempt to knock out a school administrator in a friendly game of dodge ball. The school offered the opportunity to all students who had perfect attendance for the first six weeks.

CPE Students attend school for administrator retribution

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Fri, 10/21/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   It is said that revenge is sweet and Clements/Parsons Elementary is seizing this emotion to keep students in school every single day. Students with perfect attendance are getting a little payback against their administrators in a friendly game of dodgeball.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Niomi Charmant and Deon Williams paint the walls in what will soon be the store called Thanks For The Little Things, run by their grandmother, Patricia Johnson. The shop on 412 E. Ave. D will offer children’s clothing, shoes and more for donations.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Niomi Charmant and Deon Williams paint the walls in what will soon be the store called Thanks For The Little Things, run by their grandmother, Patricia Johnson. The shop on 412 E. Ave. D will offer children’s clothing, shoes and more for donations.

Copperas Cove grandmother to open clothing shop for children

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Fri, 10/21/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Patricia Johnson might be confined to a wheelchair due to her health issues, but that isn’t preventing her from seeing a longtime dream becoming reality.
CCLP/FILE - An early photo of Cove Terrace Shopping Center from the Copperas Cove Courier archives dated Feb 8, 1968. The shopping center is holding a celebration tomorrow from 2-6 p.m.

CCLP/FILE - An early photo of Cove Terrace Shopping Center from the Copperas Cove Courier archives dated Feb 8, 1968. The shopping center is holding a celebration tomorrow from 2-6 p.m.

Cove Terrace to celebrate anniversary tomorrow

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Fri, 10/14/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Gibson’s. Bill’s $ Store. Piggly Wiggly. King’s Bowling Alley. Storm’s Burgers. Barker’s Furniture.