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Local history buff, James Powell, shares highlights of Texas and local history with Clements-Parsons second graders on Thursday morning.

Local history buff, James Powell, shares highlights of Texas and local history with Clements-Parsons second graders on Thursday morning.

Local history buff shares Texas history with second graders

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Fri, 01/16/2015 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   In the space of about 25 minutes, James Powell told the second graders at Clements- Parsons Elementary School about the history of Texas—from the dinosaurs to Fort Hood.

Agencies meet to discuss citizens’ options of help

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Fri, 01/16/2015 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Thirteen representatives met Monday night to spread the word on how to help the community through their business or non-profit organization at the quarterly Community Agency Network Meeting.
Anna Claxton

Anna Claxton

Martin Walker students receive $700 grant for field trip

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Fri, 01/16/2015 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Copperas Cove first graders will get to take a sweet trip to a berry farm thanks to the initiative of their teacher who is planning ahead for what could be difficult financial times.

City staff, council hash over rehoming servers

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Tue, 01/13/2015 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   In addition to holding six public hearings and approving two consent agenda items, the Copperas Cove city council also had an extensive discussion with the city manager and city staff, Tuesday night, about directions to find or build a new home for the city’s servers and...

CTC opens online scholarship applications

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Tue, 01/13/2015 - 05:00
By BRUCE VASBINDER   The Central Texas College (CTC) Foundation announced it is now accepting applications online for scholarships to be awarded in fall 2015 and spring 2016 semesters. Applications will be accepted online now through 11:59 p.m.
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.