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Cove FFA Chapter President Daniel West puts the final touches on his carved leather gun belt to enter in the home economics contest at the Coryell County Youth Fair which run Jan. 15-17.

Cove FFA Chapter President Daniel West puts the final touches on his carved leather gun belt to enter in the home economics contest at the Coryell County Youth Fair which run Jan. 15-17.

Youth prepare projects for Coryell County fair

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Tue, 01/13/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Colton Christman rises and shines early each morning with the same routine—taking care of his livestock so they are in optimal condition for the show ring.

Board of Trustees celebrated for month of January

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Fri, 01/09/2015 - 05:00
BY WENDY SLEDD   Joan Manning says she cares about our children in Copperas Cove. But, it’s more than talk for Manning. 2015 marks the twentieth year that Manning has served on the CCISD Board of Trustees. Manning was elected to the board in 1995 and currently serves as the board’s president.

Ukuleles popular with elementary students

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Fri, 01/09/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Some little girls may have put dolls and little boys put toy cars at the top of their Christmas lists. But, some Clements- Parsons Elementary students had ukuleles as their most wanted item from Santa this year.
House Creek Elementary Rocket Launch Club members designed a very simple straw rocket lab for students and family members to design, build and launch their own rockets at the school’s math and science night.

House Creek Elementary Rocket Launch Club members designed a very simple straw rocket lab for students and family members to design, build and launch their own rockets at the school’s math and science night.

Students shoot for moon with science projects

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Tue, 01/06/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   House Creek Elementary School students landed among the stars with a hands-on rocket launch project that had them shooting for the moon.

Here come the freshmen: Congress’ newest class

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Tue, 01/06/2015 - 05:00
By ERICA WERNER   Congress’ approval rating hovers around 15 percent, but there’s one group of people excited about the institution: the newly elected lawmakers who are about to join its ranks.

Birth Announcement

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Fri, 01/02/2015 - 05:00
Emma Rose Lynn Morris, daughter of Tiffany Lynn Morris and David Wayne Morris of Copperas Cove, was born Dec. 30 at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 22 inches long. To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.

CTC named a top school in Military Advanced Education

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Fri, 01/02/2015 - 05:00
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Central Texas College (CTC) the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges and Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education.
Natalie Amir hands toys to Outcry Tattoos Artist Isaic Billian to deliver to Communities in Schools in Copperas Cove in time for Christmas. Billian and fellow employees donated half of their earnings during the month of December to purchase the toys for homeless children in Cove.

Natalie Amir hands toys to Outcry Tattoos Artist Isaic Billian to deliver to Communities in Schools in Copperas Cove in time for Christmas. Billian and fellow employees donated half of their earnings during the month of December to purchase the toys for homeless children in Cove.

Tattoos for toys

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Wed, 12/31/2014 - 08:03
By WENDY SLEDD   Looks can be deceiving. Meeting new Outcry Tattoos owner Doug Billian can be intimidating. Heavily tattooed arms lead up to a bearded face. But when you meet his eyes, they are kind and so is his heart.
Members of the Martin Walker Elementary School art club created holiday works of art using the technique of pointillism. Teacher Sharon Cecil is the club advisor.

Members of the Martin Walker Elementary School art club created holiday works of art using the technique of pointillism. Teacher Sharon Cecil is the club advisor.

Elementary students develop new art techniques

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Wed, 12/31/2014 - 08:01
By WENDY SLEDD   Cove elementary students are really getting to the point of the holidays by learning a new art technique and creating beautiful pictures suitable for gift-giving.