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Natalie Perez, Preteen Miss Rabbit Fest, paints fingernails at the Pretty Princess Parlor at Saturday’s YMCA back to school party.

Natalie Perez, Preteen Miss Rabbit Fest, paints fingernails at the Pretty Princess Parlor at Saturday’s YMCA back to school party.

YMCA hosts back to school party

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Tue, 09/02/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The Copperas Cove YMCA had a busy traffic flow on Saturday while hosting its fourth annual member appreciation day. “This is our fourth year,” said Doreen Vasseur, the director. “We started this when we opened our new gym, as a way to thank our members.

CTC Board approves $162.5 million budget

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Tue, 09/02/2014 - 05:00
The Central Texas College (CTC) Board of Trustees approved a $162.5 million dollar budget for the fiscal year that beginning September 1 and lowered the tax rate to 13.66 cents per $100 assessed property value, the 23rd consecutive year the tax rate has been steady or lowered.

EDC to back sidewalk project

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Tue, 09/02/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation voted Thursday to approve a resolution to back the City of Copperas Cove in its application for grant money to fund a downtown sidewalk program and pay 10 percent of the project cost, should the city receive the grant.
Chamber of Commerce President Betty Price,left, updated the Morning Exchange Club on state of the Chamber at the request of Marty Smith,center. Rabbit Fest royalty Kelsey Dane shared her platform of volunteer service with the club.

Chamber of Commerce President Betty Price,left, updated the Morning Exchange Club on state of the Chamber at the request of Marty Smith,center. Rabbit Fest royalty Kelsey Dane shared her platform of volunteer service with the club.

Exchange Club learns of volunteerism

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Fri, 08/29/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Copperas Cove Rabbit Fest Young Miss Queen Kelsey Dane shared her platform of volunteerism, giving the Copperas Cove Morning Exchange Club hope for the next generation of volunteers.
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...