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Mother’s love makes daughter’s dreams reality

News Staff
Fri, 12/05/2014 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Meredith Bradshaw may seem like an ordinary teenager in the halls of Copperas Cove High School. But, plan to see her in space and call her doctor within the next 10 years. Meredith plans to change the world and her mother is intent to ensure it happens.
Santa draws a winning ticket for a $25 American Express gift card at the Small Business Saturday kickoff party in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

Santa draws a winning ticket for a $25 American Express gift card at the Small Business Saturday kickoff party in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

Small Business Saturday celebrates local businesses

News Staff
Tue, 12/02/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Dozens of families and eager shoppers gathered near the sign to Cove Terrace Shopping Center on Saturday for the Small Business Saturday kick-off party.
Freezeing temperatures kept many vendors at bay during the 2013 Krist Kindle Market. More than 80 have registered for the 20th annual event with temperatures expected in the 70’s for the weekend.

Freezeing temperatures kept many vendors at bay during the 2013 Krist Kindle Market. More than 80 have registered for the 20th annual event with temperatures expected in the 70’s for the weekend.

20th annual Krist Kindl Markt kicks off Friday

News Staff
Tue, 12/02/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The streets of downtown will be closed starting Friday as the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce takes over for the 20th annual Krist Kindl Markt from Friday until Sunday with 84 vendors registered for the Markt.

Clever teaching makes state requirements fun

News Staff
Tue, 12/02/2014 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Kindergarten students at Martin Walker Elementary School are having fun in the classroom, not realizing that they are meeting state standards required by Texas Knowledge and Skills.
CCISD MCEC Terri Jones conducts weekly activities with students at every school in the district.

CCISD MCEC Terri Jones conducts weekly activities with students at every school in the district.

CCISD works to accommodate Military families

News Staff
Fri, 11/28/2014 - 07:39
By WENDY SLEDD House Creek Elementary kindergartener Addison Young is already well traveled. She has lived in five houses and four different states. Fort Hood is her third duty station with her father who is in the Army.
Nancy Cranfill checks the menu for the food bags at Free Lunch Saturday held at Five Hills Assembly of God.

Nancy Cranfill checks the menu for the food bags at Free Lunch Saturday held at Five Hills Assembly of God.

Church serves Turkey dinner

News Staff
Tue, 11/25/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Gray skies and thunder were outside on Saturday, but inside the outreach building at Five Hills Assembly of God, spirits were bright and festive for the church’s Free Lunch Saturday.

Cove students see light in science experiment

News Staff
Tue, 11/25/2014 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD   Following in the footsteps of Thomas Edison, Paige Perry touched tiny wires to the end of a common battery and light flashed before her eyes.

County historical commission requests marker

News Staff
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The small Coryell County community of Lincolnville, Texas, might not exist now, but the Coryell County Historical Commission hopes to commemorate its location for future generations. Lincolnville was once located on the Leon River four miles west of Gatesville.
Councilman Marty Smith reads a proclamation signed by Mayor John Hull marking November 29 as Shop Small Saturday. Businesses registered with the chamber to participate in the event include; The Daisy, Lil Tex, Gifted Hands, Nedlewerkes, Larrys Barber Shop, Lady Bug Salon, Taqueria, Grill Daddys, ich’s Antiques, Benchmaster Jewelry.

Councilman Marty Smith reads a proclamation signed by Mayor John Hull marking November 29 as Shop Small Saturday. Businesses registered with the chamber to participate in the event include; The Daisy, Lil Tex, Gifted Hands, Nedlewerkes, Larrys Barber Shop, Lady Bug Salon, Taqueria, Grill Daddys, ich’s Antiques, Benchmaster Jewelry.

Mayor proclaims Nov. 29 Shop Small Saturday

News Staff
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Councilman Marty Smith presented Chamber of Commerce President Betty Price with a proclamation from Mayor John Hull Tuesday night as he declared Nov. 29 as Shop Small Saturday.