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A recent outbreak of juniper budworms has been causing cedar trees in South Central Texas to turn brown.

A recent outbreak of juniper budworms has been causing cedar trees in South Central Texas to turn brown.

Budworm likely cause of browning cedar trees

News Staff
Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00
By PAUL SCHATTENBERG   If you live in South Central Texas and have noticed cedar trees turning brown, it is likely due to a new infestation of juniper budworms, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist.

Student tourney set for Sam Rayburn reservoir

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Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00
The Bass Federation (TBF) and FLW, the world’s largest tournamentfishing organization, will host a Student Angler Federation High School Fishing Open on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in North Zavalla, June 22.
The Copperas Cove Exchange Club inducted their new board and officers for the 42nd year of service. Serving as President for the club will be Mark Peterson, President-elect is Marty Smith, and Secretary will be Bethany Burkholder with Nicole Vess serving as the vice president of programs.

The Copperas Cove Exchange Club inducted their new board and officers for the 42nd year of service. Serving as President for the club will be Mark Peterson, President-elect is Marty Smith, and Secretary will be Bethany Burkholder with Nicole Vess serving as the vice president of programs.

Exchange Club inducts new officers Wednesday

News Staff
Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The Exchange Club of Copperas Cove began their 42nd year of service by inducting new officers and directors for the club.
The attendance of annual musical festivals has nearly doubled in attendance compared to 2012 attendance numbers.

The attendance of annual musical festivals has nearly doubled in attendance compared to 2012 attendance numbers.

Musicians and DJs gearing up for music festival season

News Staff
Tue, 06/10/2014 - 05:00
It’s music and dance festival season, and musicians and DJs everywhere are gearing up. If trends continue this year, popular festivals will be more jam-packed than ever, suggest statistics.

Crossroads High School has 37 earn diplomas

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Tue, 06/10/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Thirty-seven seniors from the Crossroads High School of Copperas Cove walked the stage of Lea Ledger Auditorium Thursday dawning thrilled smiles of achievements.
Lynette Sowell adds a personalized message to a book as she greets her readers during the book launch party for A Season of Change, her twentieth published novel. A season of Change is the first in a three part series.

Lynette Sowell adds a personalized message to a book as she greets her readers during the book launch party for A Season of Change, her twentieth published novel. A season of Change is the first in a three part series.

Sowell launches 20th book at Copperas Cove Public Library

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Fri, 06/06/2014 - 11:12
By DAVID MORRIS   After months of research and multiple trips to Amish country award winning writer Lynette Sowell launched the sale of A Season of Change, her twentieth book, inside the Copperas Cove Public Library with the support or professional educators, community members and retired teachers.

Cove high school bands hold final concert of year

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Fri, 06/06/2014 - 11:11
By TRESIER WILLIAMS   With the school year coming to an end the Copperas Cove High School Bands put on their final concert last Monday. The night began with the Concert Band being introduced by their Director, Scott Lanham. “Well we here we are, almost to the end.
Mark Peterson, left, presents Francis and Rita Walker with the Proudly We Hail award for flying their flag.

Mark Peterson, left, presents Francis and Rita Walker with the Proudly We Hail award for flying their flag.

Exchange Club hears from Garrison Command

News Staff
Fri, 06/06/2014 - 11:09
By DAVID MORRIS   The Morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove opened their Wednesday meeting in prayer by Ronnie Viss with the pledges by Betty Kinn before conducting club business at Lil Tex Restaurant.

Dance showcase raises funds for CCEF

News Staff
Tue, 06/03/2014 - 07:28
by Lynette Sowell The stage of Lea Ledger Auditorium provided the perfect setting for Saturday’s high-velocity dance showcase. The nearly two-hour event included dance performances in hip hop, contemporary and free dance, jazz and other genres.