Living

Combat engineer opens CrossFit gym in Cove

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Fri, 01/30/2015 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Deployed with the Army as a master breacher, Ben Eseroma had very few options of things to do when not on a mission and even fewer options when it came to working out overseas. His passion for weightlifting led him to the tone and definitions both he and his wife were happy with.
The king played by Jonathan Fuselier scolds Ben Douglas who plays the role of the Jester in the theater production of Rapunzel presented by CCHS’ Theater II Class. The show will open tonight for one show at 7 p.m. at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

The king played by Jonathan Fuselier scolds Ben Douglas who plays the role of the Jester in the theater production of Rapunzel presented by CCHS’ Theater II Class. The show will open tonight for one show at 7 p.m. at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Word overcomes autism to star in CCHS’ newest play

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Tue, 01/27/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Justin Word will do something on Tuesday night that he nor his mother ever thought he would do. He will take center stage.

Relay For Life holds kickoff party at library

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Tue, 01/27/2015 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT   Several people came to the library Saturday to discover what they could do to help Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society further their work towards eradicating cancer.

EDC to dedicate streets of The Narrows project

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Tue, 01/27/2015 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The City of Copperas Cove will gain another street on Thursday, along with the remainder of Robert Griffin III Boulevard when the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation dedicates the streets and infrastructure within 72-acre The Narrows Business and Technology Park.
Copperas Cove High School Senior Mikayla Miller (far left) was awarded one of five $1,000 scholarships given by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Committee on Monday. Other winners were from Killeen and Temple ISDs.

Copperas Cove High School Senior Mikayla Miller (far left) was awarded one of five $1,000 scholarships given by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory Committee on Monday. Other winners were from Killeen and Temple ISDs.

Cove student wins one of five MLK scholarships

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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD For Copperas Cove High School Senior Mikayla Miller, attending college on a golf scholarship is her goal. But, she is preparing financially in the event that the athletic scholarship she offered is not a full ride. An advance placement student, Mikayla is no stranger to service.
Safety Guard Gracelynn Newton, a kindergarten student at Martin Walker Elementary, stops drivers Madelynn Gorres and Zoe Murray in the hallway. School faculty redesigned the hallway to replicate a roadway with a striped white line, a rotating stop light and crossing guards teaching students not only the rules of the road but also how to enforce them.

Safety Guard Gracelynn Newton, a kindergarten student at Martin Walker Elementary, stops drivers Madelynn Gorres and Zoe Murray in the hallway. School faculty redesigned the hallway to replicate a roadway with a striped white line, a rotating stop light and crossing guards teaching students not only the rules of the road but also how to enforce them.

Kindergartners receive drivers’ licenses after passing course

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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 05:00
By BECKIE ROSENBAUM   Kindergarten students at Martin Walker Elementary School are being licensed to drive--drive down their hallway, that is. With lessons involving cookies and cardboard cars, the five and six year olds were able to earn their own drivers’ licenses.

Art exhibit set to open at CTC

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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 05:00
By BRUCE VASBINDER   Central Texas College (CTC) will open a new art exhibit featuring the latest work of Temple resident Roger Sadler.
Terra Boynton takes a bite of her fresh Cinnabon ordered during the grand reopening Friday. Boynton was one of the first 100 customers and received a free sandwich a week for a year.

Terra Boynton takes a bite of her fresh Cinnabon ordered during the grand reopening Friday. Boynton was one of the first 100 customers and received a free sandwich a week for a year.

Schlotzsky’s reopens with Cinnabon

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Tue, 01/20/2015 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   There’s a new sweet roll in town, and as of Friday, Schlotzsky’s Deli is selling it. The popular treat, Cinnabon, is now sold at the restaurant which reopened after a facelift inside and out. The first 100 in line were given a numbered card to allow them inside the store.
CCISD Campus Technologist Matthew Thompson is behind the camera of the faith-based short film narrative, AMMO1, which he produced, directed and edited

CCISD Campus Technologist Matthew Thompson is behind the camera of the faith-based short film narrative, AMMO1, which he produced, directed and edited

Technologist combines work with love of filmmaking

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Tue, 01/20/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Imagine being alone, so alone that the isolation can begin to make you rethink your life decisions. The location is a space station and you are cut off from all humanity.
Representatives from the Copperas Cove Boys and Girls Club accept a $1,000 donation from Stripes Convenience Store during the grand opening celebration Friday.

Representatives from the Copperas Cove Boys and Girls Club accept a $1,000 donation from Stripes Convenience Store during the grand opening celebration Friday.

Stripes opens new store with community party

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Tue, 01/20/2015 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Stripes convenience store welcomed the community to its grand opening on Friday, and kicked things off with a donation of their own. Robert Krei, the branch director of the Copperas Cove Boys & Girls Club, was presented with a check for $1,000 by Stripes employees.