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Halstead’s 5th grade teachers brought in items from home. Students were asked to identify which teacher had brought which item based on what they already knew about their teachers.

Halstead’s 5th grade teachers brought in items from home. Students were asked to identify which teacher had brought which item based on what they already knew about their teachers.

Students work on inference at STAAR camp

News Staff
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT   On Saturday, Halstead Elementary’s fifth grade teachers along with other faculty and staff members hosted the year’s second STAAR camp. The STAAR camps are intended to better prepare students for their upcoming STAAR tests (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness).

City increases net position in FY2013

News Staff
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. a firm of licensed independent certified public accountants presented their findings of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the members of the City Council during their regular meeting, Tuesday evening.

Pillar Bluff annual bluebonnets, burgers, bordeaux

News Staff
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 05:00
BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN   It’s that time of year again, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the flowers are coming out at full bloom and vineyards are gearing up for outdoor food and wine events.
Ceara Bouren directs traffic during last years Copperas Cove Police Department’s Explorers Program.

Ceara Bouren directs traffic during last years Copperas Cove Police Department’s Explorers Program.

Register for summer Explorer Program

News Staff
Fri, 03/21/2014 - 05:00
The Copperas Cove Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Explorer Program Academy. The program will run from July 7th through July 25. The Department is excited to offer this opportunity specifically designed for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement.
Morning Exchange Club president Mary Derrick presents Parks and Recreation Director Joseph Pace with a coffee cup after he addressed the group, Wednesday morning.

Morning Exchange Club president Mary Derrick presents Parks and Recreation Director Joseph Pace with a coffee cup after he addressed the group, Wednesday morning.

Exchange Club listens to Parks and Recreation’s future plans

News Staff
Fri, 03/21/2014 - 05:00
The Morning Exchange club gathered Wednesday for their weekly meeting hosting Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation director Joseph Pace as their guest speaker.
Jennifer Cotter was one of 27 honored as a Woman of Distinction by H-E-B.

Jennifer Cotter was one of 27 honored as a Woman of Distinction by H-E-B.

Cotter honored as Woman of Distinction

News Staff
Fri, 03/21/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Jennifer Cotter, administrative assistant at the Copperas Cove H-E-B Plus!, was one of 27 Waco area H-EB partners honored at the company’s annual Women of Distinction event on Tuesday at the Ridgewood Country Club in Waco.
Joyce Mayor talking about the Guild Color Challenge at the Shades of Texas Quilt Show.

Joyce Mayor talking about the Guild Color Challenge at the Shades of Texas Quilt Show.

Quilting masters take over Killeen Civic Center

News Staff
Tue, 03/18/2014 - 05:00
BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Quilters browsed bountiful hanging pieces of artwork at the 30th Shades of Texas Quilt Show presented by the Crossroads to Texas Quilt Guild at the Civic and Conference Center from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. in Killeen Friday and Saturday.
Fastest runners of the race take an early start during Sunday’s Silver Classic at Metroplex Hospital.

Fastest runners of the race take an early start during Sunday’s Silver Classic at Metroplex Hospital.

Silver Classic draws over 500 runners/walkers

News Staff
Tue, 03/18/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Winding their way through the campuses of Metroplex Hospital and Central Texas College more than 550 runners and walkers competed in the 28th annual Silver Classic 5K run and walk to help raise funds for free immunization clinics and free health screenings for the community.

Bark in the Park raises more than $400 Saturday

News Staff
Tue, 03/18/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Campbell Park along the Hancock Springs was filled with sounds of dogs barking, children playing as survivors hit the walking trails to help fight cancer in the inaugural Relay for Life Lampasas County’s Bark in the Park, raising more than $400 through donations and sponsorships...
Animal control officer Aleea Best holds a newborn kitten being cared for at the animal shelter. The kitten and its mother will go to a foster home soon.

Animal control officer Aleea Best holds a newborn kitten being cared for at the animal shelter. The kitten and its mother will go to a foster home soon.

Animal Control Officer goes extra mile for cats

News Staff
Fri, 03/14/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   One of Copperas Cove Animal Control’s newer officers, Aleea Best, says she’s the lone cat-lover in a department full of dog-lovers.