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Dr. Diana Garland, dean of the Baylor University School of Social Work, addresses incoming studentsduring the convocation in Belton.

Dr. Diana Garland, dean of the Baylor University School of Social Work, addresses incoming studentsduring the convocation in Belton.

UMHB opens 168th year with convocation

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Fri, 08/29/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor celebrated the 168th Fall Convocation service on Wednesday, official opening of the new academic school year at the university.
Michael Neujahr receives his oath of office from Judge Bill Price during Fridays swearing in ceremony.

Michael Neujahr receives his oath of office from Judge Bill Price during Fridays swearing in ceremony.

Fire Chief takes oath, new LTs get pinned

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Tue, 08/26/2014 - 06:00
By David Morris.   The Copperas Cove Fire Department honored their own Friday afternoon with a pinning ceremony and oath of office for three members of the department. Newly hired Fire Chief Michael Neujahr was sworn in by Judge F.W.
Copperas Cove Girl Scout Troop #6120 decided to collect items for fellow students as they head back to school. In addition to school supplies, troop members also collected gently used clothing and coats.

Copperas Cove Girl Scout Troop #6120 decided to collect items for fellow students as they head back to school. In addition to school supplies, troop members also collected gently used clothing and coats.

Generous donations equip school students in-need

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Tue, 08/26/2014 - 06:00
By Wendy Sledd.   It’s like the animals to Noah’s Ark. But, they are coming in groups much bigger than just two. They are coming in boxes and bags and carloads. And, they are a blessing to school students in need of supplies as school started this week.
District Instructional Technologist Beth Best shares the uses of the Google platform with teachers from Copperas Cove High School.

District Instructional Technologist Beth Best shares the uses of the Google platform with teachers from Copperas Cove High School.

CCHS makes move to GOOGLE classroom

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Fri, 08/22/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The teachers of Copperas Cove High School became the students Wednesday as District Instructional Technologist and Webmaster Beth Best gave a tutorial on the newest developments from Google.
Chamber President Betty Price, left, and Exchange Club member Joe DeCroce, center, present Liz Sherman with her employee of the quarter award.

Chamber President Betty Price, left, and Exchange Club member Joe DeCroce, center, present Liz Sherman with her employee of the quarter award.

Exchange Club names employee of quarter

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Fri, 08/22/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The Morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove gathered Wednesday for their weekly meeting, naming Chamber of Commerce Vice President Liz Sherman as the Employee of the quarter before opening the floor to Rabbit Fest beauty queen Kelseigh Fife presenting her Autism Awareness...
House Creek Elementary School Principal Larea Gamble, left, watches as the Lone Star Structures staff removes the gazebo from its hauling trailer.

House Creek Elementary School Principal Larea Gamble, left, watches as the Lone Star Structures staff removes the gazebo from its hauling trailer.

House Creek PTA buys gazebo for campus

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Fri, 08/22/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Students of House Creek Elementary School can now escape the classroom for studies thanks to the recent purchase of a Gazebo by the Parent Teachers Association.
Costumes were all the rage at Geek Fest over the weekend.

Costumes were all the rage at Geek Fest over the weekend.

CTC geeked out for weekend fundraiser

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Tue, 08/19/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Costumed characters from science fiction, fantasy, medieval times, anime and the gaming world converged on Central Texas College for its fifth annual GeekFest from Friday through Sunday.
CCISD’s summer lunch program opened five sites to feed families of Copperas Cove.

CCISD’s summer lunch program opened five sites to feed families of Copperas Cove.

Numbers of hungry CCISD students doubled over summer

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Tue, 08/19/2014 - 05:00
By Wendy Sledd   Jarrien, Blake, Christian, Josiah, Logan, andArianna took a five minute walk from their house down to the Copperas Cove  Junior High Cafeteria for a healthy lunch on Monday. The children said it will probably be the only full meal they get all day.
Cyclists head west on FM 1113 Saturday morning as they take off for the annual Cove House Classic.

Cyclists head west on FM 1113 Saturday morning as they take off for the annual Cove House Classic.

Riders gather for Cove House Classic

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Tue, 08/19/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Approximately 145 cyclists gathered in the parking lot of First Baptist Church on Saturday for the annual Cove House Classic bike tour, to help raise funds for the city’s homeless shelter.