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Copperas Cove Police Department Public Information Officer Martin Ruiz carries the torch with Alex during the opening ceremonies in Arlington.

Copperas Cove Police Department Public Information Officer Martin Ruiz carries the torch with Alex during the opening ceremonies in Arlington.

Local PIOs carry torch in Special Olympics opening

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Fri, 05/30/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Copperas Cove Public Information Officer Kevin Keller and Copperas Cove Police Department PIO Martin Ruiz attended the annual Special Olympics Summer Games in Arlington. Keller and Ruiz joined Killeen Police Sgt.

Local students graduate, earn spots on Dean’s List and President’s List

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Fri, 05/30/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The following students from the Copperas Cove, Kempner and Lampasas areas graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos at its spring commencement ceremonies. Students from Copperas Cove include: Sagar M. Bhakta received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Coins are individually inspected at an Antique Pickers coin event. Coins For Cash is at VFW Post #8577 this week to purchase coins, gold, silver, collectibles and more.

Coins are individually inspected at an Antique Pickers coin event. Coins For Cash is at VFW Post #8577 this week to purchase coins, gold, silver, collectibles and more.

Cash for Coins coming to VFW Post #8577

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Tue, 05/27/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   From today through Saturday, Antique Pickers or “Cash for Coins” will set up shop at the VFW Post #8577 at 1506 Veterans Avenue, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. “We pay cash for gold and silver,” said Keith Hammonds, a collector representing Cash for Coins.

20-cent tax rate to pave the way for road repairs

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Tue, 05/27/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The administrators of Coryell County’s Road District 1, namely the Coryell County commissioners, met with the residents who live on the crumbling streets of Kenney and Nathan Drive areas of Sunset Estates, and agreed last Monday to set a tax rate of 20 cents per $100 valuation...

Top Donuts, retail space planned for FM 116 N.

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Tue, 05/27/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Demolition for the future home of Top Donuts on North 1st Street across from Rich’s Antiques & Shabby Chic has gotten underway. “The project is going to be done around five or six months from now,” said owner and Harker Heights resident, Sophal Korng.
Dylan Karl, center, was honored as the firefighter of the quarter by the morning exchange club. Presenting him for the award is Captain Carla Polidoro and his fiancee Jamie McCartney.

Dylan Karl, center, was honored as the firefighter of the quarter by the morning exchange club. Presenting him for the award is Captain Carla Polidoro and his fiancee Jamie McCartney.

Exchange club honors fire fighter of quarter

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Fri, 05/23/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   In his first year on the job with the Copperas Cove Fire Department, Dylan Karl was selected as the firefighter of the quarter by the morning Exchange Club.
Kids line up at The Waffle Cone to selected their favorite flavor of ice cream. The ice cream parlor offers more than 20 different flavors and unique artisan sundaes.

Kids line up at The Waffle Cone to selected their favorite flavor of ice cream. The ice cream parlor offers more than 20 different flavors and unique artisan sundaes.

Local artisan ice cream parlor keeping citizens cooled off

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Fri, 05/23/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Summer is around the corner and a local business is gearing up to cool off the Copperas Cove community, served by true ice cream artists.
Cathy Traweek sits at her desk at the Five Hills Cowboy Church’s one-room school, set to open for K-3 in August.

Cathy Traweek sits at her desk at the Five Hills Cowboy Church’s one-room school, set to open for K-3 in August.

Five Hills Cowboy Church to start ‘one-room’ school

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Fri, 05/23/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Cathy Traweek, assistant principal at Clarke Elementary School on Fort Hood, is departing her current position to start a new venture at her church, the Five Hills Cowboy Church in Kempner.
A camper is wrapped and prepared for transport during the 2013 camp. Campers put their knowledge to the test before graduating

A camper is wrapped and prepared for transport during the 2013 camp. Campers put their knowledge to the test before graduating

M.I.M.E.S. now taking applications

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Tue, 05/20/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The Copperas Cove Fire Department is seeking young volunteers to attend the annual M.I.M.E.S. Camp from August 4, 2014 through August 8, 2014. The camp is open for registration to students entering into the eighth grade only.

Marines have kids’ best interest at heart

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Tue, 05/20/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   The Heart of Texas Young Marines is looking for a former, retired, active duty or reserve marine(s) to guide and mentor children ages eight through completion of high school.