Clements/Parsons assistant principal gets in sticky situation

Special to Leader-Press A little duct tape can go a long way. Just ask Clements/Parsons Elementary Assistant Principal Kirk Balk who found himself taped to a metal partition that separates double doors in the school’s hallway.

Martin Walker Elementary named one of five finalists in national contest

Special to Leader-Press   Captain Hook doesn’t have any students walking the plank at Martin Walker Elementary. In fact, gifted and talented students are enjoying not only smooth sailing thanks to the Study Island STAAR prep program that makes learning fun, they a receiving national recognition.

In the new year, renew your career

By Cindy Guzman   The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect and think of ways to improve areas in your life.

Temple Railroad Museum hosting free family day event

Special to Leader-Press   TEMPLE- Winter blues got you down? Spent too much time together over the holidays? Bring the kids and venture out to the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum tomorrow for the free Cabin Fever Family Fun Day held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum.

Morning Exchange holds Red Cross blood drive

By LYNETTE SOWELL The Morning Exchange Club kept up its tradition of holding a Red Cross blood drive on the Tuesday before Christmas at Grace United Methodist Church.

Drone owners must now register their aircraft

By LYNETTE SOWELL The drone is one of the hottest gift items of 2015, but some receiving drones should take note of a new federal law by the Federal Aviation Administration.   As of Dec.

MIA Vietnam veteran laid to rest on Thursday in Killeen

By LYNETTE SOWELL   A hero’s welcome delayed for nearly 50 years took place on Thursday when Sgt. 1st Class Billy Hill was laid to rest with full military honors at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Local DAV chapter raises funds, draws winner of grand prize

By LYNETTE SOWELL   The members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 74 recently held a fundraiser by selling tickets for a freezer or gift card grand prize drawing, and a Copperas Cove woman bought the winning ticket.

Families in need receive pajamas, books for Christmas

By HILLARY NEWTON   Sugar plum fairies may be dancing in the heads of some little girls this holiday season. But others’ Christmas wish is simply for a pair of new pajamas. Students at Martin Walker Elementary decided to fulfill those Christmas dreams.

Hood leadership builds students’ knowledge of architecture

Special to Leader-Press   The Fibonacci sequence, positive and negative space and the Golden Ratio were a few of the topics Williams/Ledger and Hettie Halstead Elementary fifth grade gifted education students explored in the world of architecture.