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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Bark For Life comes to Lampasas County Saturday

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Fri, 03/14/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The Relay For Life of Lampasas County will gather Saturday holding their inaugural “Bark For Life” in the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden from noon until 4 p.m.
Owner Hensan Timo prepares and making his homemade Polynesian and island sauces for the day at C&H Hawaiian Grill

Owner Hensan Timo prepares and making his homemade Polynesian and island sauces for the day at C&H Hawaiian Grill

C&H Hawaiian Grill opens new Location

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Fri, 03/14/2014 - 05:00
BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Residents that venture by the new C & H Hawaiian Grill are greeted with the aroma of smoked Hawaiian barbecue, island music, and homemade island sauce.
Copperas Cove resident and employee at KNCT Chuck McManus watches the screen that shows the programs being broadcast to PBS viewers across the Central Texas region.

Copperas Cove resident and employee at KNCT Chuck McManus watches the screen that shows the programs being broadcast to PBS viewers across the Central Texas region.

Covite brings Big Bird to Central Texas children

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Tue, 03/11/2014 - 05:00
By CORRISA PETERSON   Copperas Cove residents who enjoy PBS and 91.3 FM can say “thank you” to a fellow Covite for his work on keeping the commercial-free station running smoothly. Chuck McManus, has lived in Copperas Cove since 2007.

Quilt show to get underway this weekend

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Tue, 03/11/2014 - 05:00
By CORRISA PETERSON   The Crossroads Texas Quilt Show will take place Friday and Saturday at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. Nancy Judd, one of the co-chairman of the Crossroads Texas Quilt Guild, said the event takes place every other year.

New board of directors announced for Cove House

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Tue, 03/11/2014 - 05:00
BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter, Inc. (CHEHS) held their annual board of directors meeting Thursday at North Pointe Church in the Fellowship Hall located at 1115 N Main St. Stephen Schmidt, 2013 Chairman of the Board led the meeting welcoming members and guests.

CTC holds safety awareness event

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Fri, 03/07/2014 - 05:00
By CORRISA PETERSON   In preparation for Spring Break, Central Texas College held a safety awareness event Thursday morning for students to learn about the dangers of excessive drinking and how to take care of oneself during vacation.