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Copperas Cove Toddlers listen to a story during the Toddler Time’s Fizz Boom Summer Reading Program at the Copperas Cove Public Library.

Copperas Cove Toddlers listen to a story during the Toddler Time’s Fizz Boom Summer Reading Program at the Copperas Cove Public Library.

Toddlers rewarded for reaching reading goals

News Staff
Tue, 07/29/2014 - 09:16
During the Copperas Cove Public Library Toddler Time Fizz Boom Summer Reading Program, parents and children worked together to complete a variety of reading goals and received many benefits for participating.
Mona Lopez enjoys her new play area from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Left to Right: Cindy Daly, Gabriel Lopez, Mona, Mira Lopez, Bill Daly.

Mona Lopez enjoys her new play area from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Left to Right: Cindy Daly, Gabriel Lopez, Mona, Mira Lopez, Bill Daly.

Cove family’s wish comes true

News Staff
Tue, 07/29/2014 - 09:14
By LYNETTE SOWELL   On Friday, 15 year old Mona Lopez had her first chance to explore a safe, secure play area in her family’s backyard from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Lolita Gilmore of Teach Them to Love Outreach Ministries listens to other agencies sharing information and ideas on how to help the community.

Lolita Gilmore of Teach Them to Love Outreach Ministries listens to other agencies sharing information and ideas on how to help the community.

Foster kids in need of school supplies

News Staff
Fri, 07/25/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   In a community looking for change, one group, the Greater Copperas Cove Community Agency Network met Monday night to share information on how to help the community.

City library hosts rocket launch

News Staff
Fri, 07/25/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Copperas Cove Public Library Director Kevin Marsh played the role of Mission Commander Tuesday, launching more than 40 rockets as the children in the summer reading program began the celebration marking the conclusion of their program.
Jonathan Haywood, Bethany Barkholder and Howard Ray were each inducted into the National Exchange Club during Wednesdays meeting at Lil Tex Restaurant in Copperas Cove.

Jonathan Haywood, Bethany Barkholder and Howard Ray were each inducted into the National Exchange Club during Wednesdays meeting at Lil Tex Restaurant in Copperas Cove.

Morning Exchange club inducts 3 members

News Staff
Fri, 07/25/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove inducted three new members into their ranks before hearing about the Fort Hood Fisher House and the fun run scheduled later in the year from Fort Hood Spouse of the year Theresa Johnson.
Brad Harwell, left, presents Bud Strutz with his customized trophy after his 1963 Ford Fairlane was voted as the top car in the annual car show.

Brad Harwell, left, presents Bud Strutz with his customized trophy after his 1963 Ford Fairlane was voted as the top car in the annual car show.

Hank’s Tire Pros holds annual three day celebration for customers

News Staff
Tue, 07/22/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   What started as a tire sale seven years ago has morphed into a three day customer appreciation block party with the staff and crew of Hank’s Tire Pros focusing on serving the customers that keep the bay doors rolled up and the locally owned tire shop operating.
Locals gathered Saturday at Patriot Storage for a chance to show off their cars and win a trophy. Entrance fees and donations went towards Operation: A Taste of Home.

Locals gathered Saturday at Patriot Storage for a chance to show off their cars and win a trophy. Entrance fees and donations went towards Operation: A Taste of Home.

Local car show supports troops, soup kitchen

News Staff
Tue, 07/22/2014 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT   The sunlight gleaming off the hoods of dozens of cars and the musical beats flooding the area drew the attention of those passing by to Operation: A Taste of Home’s car show in support of our troops. The group, led by Eve Loftus, hosted the car show from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

National Dance Day for families set for Saturday

News Staff
Tue, 07/22/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Families with children of all ages will get the chance on Saturday to participate in National Dance Day locally, at GymKix located at 815 E. Hwy. 190. The free family-friendly event starts with an “Everybody Dance session” at 1 p.m.
Irrigators, irrigator technicians and irrigation inspectors will receive hands-on and classroom instruction at trainings offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in July and August.

Irrigators, irrigator technicians and irrigation inspectors will receive hands-on and classroom instruction at trainings offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in July and August.

July and August trainings designed for professional irrigators

News Staff
Fri, 07/18/2014 - 05:00
By ROBERT BURNS   Currently, 785 public water systems in Texas have mandatory water-use restrictions in place with an additional 387 utilities following voluntary restrictions, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

TPWD online public hunt drawing system now live

News Staff
Fri, 07/18/2014 - 05:00
Hunters applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s drawn public hunts can now take advantage of the new online-only Public Hunt Drawing System.