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James Powell , the Copperas Cove historian, gives a presentation on the history of the Texas cattle drive during a meeting of the Ben Milam Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Cove historian, has history in Cove

News Staff

Tue, 05/13/2014 - 05:00

By KERRI CHRISTENSEN Copperas Cove historian, James Powell started teaching citizens about the history of the town after he served on the Chamber of Commerce Board as president and retired from the Oncor Electric Company, where he worked for 39 years.

School board to discuss $400,000 in purchases

News Staff

Tue, 05/13/2014 - 05:00

By KERRI CHRISTENSEN The board of trustees will gather tonight inside the CCISD Independent School District administration building board room for a regular scheduled meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Copperas Cove Police Department is rolling out its latest tool for law enforcement at Rabbit Fest.

Cove police add golf cart to vehicle lineup

News Staff

Tue, 05/13/2014 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL The Copperas Cove Police Department will have some of its officers tooling around Rabbit Fest in the department’s new golf cart starting Thursday. “It will be used at special events, which Rabbit Fest will be the first event it will be used,” said Sgt. Martin Ruiz.

Tatyana Panchishna of Flower Mound won first place in grades K–3 of the Texas State-Fish Art Contest with an acrylic drawing of a king salmon.

Fish art contest announces 2014 winners

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Fri, 05/09/2014 - 05:00

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, headquarters for the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest, has announced the Texas division winners for 2014.

Two CCHS students receive scholarships

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Fri, 05/09/2014 - 05:00

By KERRI CHRISTENSEN The Killeen National Pan-Hellenic Council gave away $40,000 in scholarships at an awards ceremony at the Killeen Civics Center Sunday.

Metroplex named top hospital by EPA competition

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Fri, 05/09/2014 - 05:00

Metroplex Hospital has been named the winner of the hospital category in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 Energy Star National Building Competition, “Battle of the Buildings,” which helps improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.

Bobby Buswell reminisces about her daughters and life leading up to Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day: Woman raises four successful daughters

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Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00

BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN As Mother’s Day draws near Roberta Buswell, 75, could not help the tears brought to her eyes when thinking of the four daughters’ she raised her entire life.

Margaret Martin, left, helps Lulu Maples prepare a boxed catfish and brisket meal at Pidcoke United Methodist Church’s Big Feed on Saturday.

Pidcoke church hosts Big Feed for community

News Staff

Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Pidcoke United Methodist Church might have fewer than 50 active members, but congregation’s efforts were mighty at Saturday’s annual Big Feed held at the church.

Rev. Paul looking for Jethros to lead

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Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00

By REV. PAUL WRIGHTSMAN I’m looking for Jethro -- or, more accurately, I’m looking for a bunch of Jethros! You see, Moses had been given a big job by God; that of leading a whole bunch of people out of Egypt and into the Promised Land.

CCHS yard sale for Project Graduation

News Staff

Fri, 05/02/2014 - 05:00

BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN Project Graduation has met half its goal for the 2013-2014 school year, raising at least $10,000 for the Copperas Cove High School (CCHS) Seniors drug and alcohol free allnight party following the June 6 graduation.