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TPWD online public hunt drawing system now live

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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.
Cattle await sale at a Sulphur Springs sale barn lot. Cattle prices as well as wholesale and retail beef prices are setting record highs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. The high prices could pose an opportunity for some producers where there’s been relief from the drought.

Cattle await sale at a Sulphur Springs sale barn lot. Cattle prices as well as wholesale and retail beef prices are setting record highs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. The high prices could pose an opportunity for some producers where there’s been relief from the drought.

‘Out-of sight’ beef prices pose opportunity

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Fri, 07/18/2014 - 05:00
By ROBERT BURNS   Record high cattle and beef prices are actually making rebuilding herds a good bet, at least for some beef cattle producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. “’Out of sight’ is a good term for the prices,” said Dr. David Anderson, AgriLife Extension...
Sheri Wilson and Linda Lapierre will be available this evening for a gallery talk at the Oveta Culp Hobby library on the campus of Central Texas College.

Sheri Wilson and Linda Lapierre will be available this evening for a gallery talk at the Oveta Culp Hobby library on the campus of Central Texas College.

Cove educators featured in CTC art gallery

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Tue, 07/15/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Oveta Culp Hobby Memorial Library will host a pair of local artist Tonight for a reception and gallery talk starting at 6 p.m. on the campus of Central Texas College. The gallery fills the second floor of Building 102 on the campus located at 6200 W Central Texas Expressway.

Library has variety of services that are better than free

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Tue, 07/15/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Whether its getting help with a business plan, printing out invoices, using the internet or tracking trends for your business, Copperas Cove Public Library Director Kevin Marsh has a variety of services that are better than free.
Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation sill hold a ribbon cutting today at 10 a.m. to launch the new Entrepreneur Center at 207 S. Third Street

Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation sill hold a ribbon cutting today at 10 a.m. to launch the new Entrepreneur Center at 207 S. Third Street

Entrepreneur Center opens

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Tue, 07/15/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Months in the making, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation is ready to launch and officially open the Entrepreneur Center located at 207 S. Third Street with a ribbon cutting today starting at 10 a.m. “This is an idea that is finally coming to fruition,” Business...
The National Banks of Central Texas spray water on the parade spectators. The interactive parade offers a refreshing break thanks to the springs of Lampasas

The National Banks of Central Texas spray water on the parade spectators. The interactive parade offers a refreshing break thanks to the springs of Lampasas

Spring Ho wraps up after week of festivities

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Tue, 07/15/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Celebrating the springs of the city, the community of Lampasas gathered along the shores of WM Brook Park for the 42nd annual celebration that featureda beauty pageant, fishing derby, talent  show, dance off, pet parade, hayloft party and county fair.
Tremell Pittman (left), private investigator of Peace of Mind watches as police reprimand a unruly husband of suspect he found.

Tremell Pittman (left), private investigator of Peace of Mind watches as police reprimand a unruly husband of suspect he found.

Private Investigator comes to Cove

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Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   When Tremell Pittman went on his first bounty hunt in the early 90’s he decided that private investigations was the career for him. Pittman opened up his own private investigations company Peace of Mind Investigations (POM) with his wife, Lori Garcia in Cove, February 2014.
Eli Harris of Hillsboro, works on a wheelchair ramp for Sandra McLeod, of Kempner

Eli Harris of Hillsboro, works on a wheelchair ramp for Sandra McLeod, of Kempner

Royal Rangers build ramp for cancer patient

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Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   A 24-year-old Kempner woman battling cancer for a second time will now have better and safer mobility getting in and out of her home, thanks to some willing helpers.
Patrons enjoy the music and coffee at John’s Java House on Saturday night.

Patrons enjoy the music and coffee at John’s Java House on Saturday night.

Patrons enjoy coffee, sounds of praise at John’s Java House

News Staff
Tue, 07/08/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   On the first and third Saturdays each month, when the door opens to John’s Java House, the music is cranked up and a crowd fills the room.