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Gary Kafer, left and J.D. Sheffield hold their Morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove coins following Sheffield’s presentation regarding his recent visit to the Mexico/Texas border.

Gary Kafer, left and J.D. Sheffield hold their Morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove coins following Sheffield’s presentation regarding his recent visit to the Mexico/Texas border.

Sheffield speaks out about trip to border

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Fri, 08/08/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Dressed in medical scrubs, Dr. J.D. Sheffield, candidate for District 59 State Representative from Gatesville, shared stories from his recent visit to the Texas, Mexico border near the Rio Grande Valley to learn about immigration reform and the problems that face the state.
“Captain Rex” leads children in a song Wednesday morning at North Pointe Church.

“Captain Rex” leads children in a song Wednesday morning at North Pointe Church.

Captain Rex and kid crew hunt for treasure

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Fri, 08/08/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   With his trusty sidekicks, First Lady LaDonna, Sharkbait and Fish Hook nearby, Captain Rex has entertained more than 100 children—and adults—every morning this week at North Pointe Church.

Advance America holding back to school celebration

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Fri, 08/08/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Advance America is hosting a Give Back to Schoolcelebration from 10 a.m. to 4  p.m. on Saturday at 248 Cove Terrace Shopping Center. “We love our community and we want to give back to our community,” said Kelly Guidry, manager.

Star Group – VHV holds monthly meeting

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Tue, 08/05/2014 - 13:24
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The members of Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans looked back at their recent events, as well as discussed future plans during their monthly meeting on Saturday. Guest speaker on Saturday was David Woodberry, president of the Killeen Area Noon Lions Club.
Sharon Beato and Pat Boston serve up breakfast at the CCACC flapjack fundraiser on Saturday.

Sharon Beato and Pat Boston serve up breakfast at the CCACC flapjack fundraiser on Saturday.

CCACC holds flapjack fundraiser

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Tue, 08/05/2014 - 13:23
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Around 14 volunteers with the Copperas Cove Association of Challenged Citizens served up pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries at Saturday’s fundraiser at Applebee’s.
Exotic dancers Misty Stump washes a car outside Jokers Southern Nights during a benefit to collect school supplies for students of Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Exotic dancers Misty Stump washes a car outside Jokers Southern Nights during a benefit to collect school supplies for students of Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Bikers and dancers collect school supplies at Jokers Southern Nights

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Tue, 08/05/2014 - 13:20
By DAVID MORRIS   Wrapping up their month-long campaign to collect school supplies for the students of Copperas Cove Independent School District, employees of Jokers Southern Night, The Dollhouse and motorcycle clubs Shell Shocked of Coryell County and the Green Knights of Fort Hood embarked on a...
Participants of last year’s Geek Fest battle it out in role play costumes. Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Geek Fest set for August 15 - 16 at the Mayborn Science Theatre.

Participants of last year’s Geek Fest battle it out in role play costumes. Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Geek Fest set for August 15 - 16 at the Mayborn Science Theatre.

GeekFest wristbands on sale today

News Staff
Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00
The fifth annual GeekFest, a celebration of all things gaming, fantasy, anime, technology and science fiction, will be held August 15- 17 at the Mayborn Science Theatre and the Anderson Campus Center on the campus of Central Texas College (CTC).
Guests play on one of the many games offered at MAKS Family Fun & Event Center. MAKS will begin construction on August 20 for new batting cages and go cart track, which will take three to four month to complete.

Guests play on one of the many games offered at MAKS Family Fun & Event Center. MAKS will begin construction on August 20 for new batting cages and go cart track, which will take three to four month to complete.

Maks set to add go carts, batting cages

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Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   A little over a year opened, the MAKS Family Fun & Event Center is growing. Construction will begin on August 20 that will take approximately three to four months to complete.
Kimberly Esparza’s face expresses her approval of the taste of tomatoes eaten right off the vine at a community garden project at the Alamo Community Center. Kimberly was with her mother, Erica Esparza of Alamo, who was checking on the family’s garden. Vegetable gardening classes will be held Aug. 11-14.

Kimberly Esparza’s face expresses her approval of the taste of tomatoes eaten right off the vine at a community garden project at the Alamo Community Center. Kimberly was with her mother, Erica Esparza of Alamo, who was checking on the family’s garden. Vegetable gardening classes will be held Aug. 11-14.

Failed vegetable growers invited to garden class series

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Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:00
By ROD SANTA ANA   Whether you’ve got a green thumb or a brown one for failing to grow healthy vegetables in the swelteringheat of South Texas, the  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Hidalgo County is offering a series of classes to improve your skills and go organic.
The Coryell County Rainbow Room recently accepted a check to the sum of $1,500 from volunteers who held a carwash and auction for their benefit. Gloria Schmitz, seated, Leah Hrncir, second from left and Janie French, far right, maintain and provide necessities to the children who enter the foster system from the Rainbow Room.

The Coryell County Rainbow Room recently accepted a check to the sum of $1,500 from volunteers who held a carwash and auction for their benefit. Gloria Schmitz, seated, Leah Hrncir, second from left and Janie French, far right, maintain and provide necessities to the children who enter the foster system from the Rainbow Room.

Rainbow Room receives funds from carwash

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Tue, 07/29/2014 - 09:18
By DAVID MORRIS   Volunteers from Amy’s Attic, The National Banks of Central Texas and OP C.U.R.L.S. made their donation to the Coryell County Rainbow Room after collecting $1,500 from a carwash and raffle in May.