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Scott and White pioneers to hold “ObamaCare” meeting

News Staff

Fri, 03/07/2014 - 05:00

Sandra Perry, sales representative, and Terry Lawson, director of regional sales and marketing, for the Scott & White Health Plan, will discuss the new affordable healthcare program and its affect on Senior Care members at the Scott & White Pioneers Quarterly meeting.

CCISD’s Director of Child Nutrition congratulates the art contest winners at Halstead Elementary after breakfast on Thursday morning during National School Breakfast Week.

CCISD celebrates National School Breakfast Week

News Staff

Fri, 03/07/2014 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Copperas Cove ISD schools had special activities throughout the week as they participated in National School Breakfast Week.

Student members of the Texas A&M University Horticulture Club prepare for the 32nd annual plant sale on campus March 29.

Texas A&M Horticulture Club plans 32nd annual plant sale

News Staff

Fri, 03/07/2014 - 05:00

By KATHLEEN PHILLIPS The Texas A&M University Horticulture Club will be hosting its 32nd annual Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29 in College Station. The sale will be on the lawn of the Horticulture/ Forest Science Building on West Campus. Free parking is available.

Copperas Cove Police Department’s Sergeant Martin Ruiz graduates from the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas.

Cove officer graduates from LEMIT

News Staff

Tue, 03/04/2014 - 05:00

Sergeant Martin Ruiz of the Copperas Cove Police Department recently graduated from the Leadership Command College – Class 70 of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas.

President Dennis Ayres presented Kelly Dalrymple the “Exchangite of the Quarter”. Dalrymple was awarded the plaque for her dedication in promoting the work of the Exchange Club.

Noon Exchange ‘Quad Cities Ride for a Child’ this month

News Staff

Tue, 03/04/2014 - 05:00

The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove held its bi-monthly meeting at the Lil Tex Family Restaurant on Feb. 28. President Dennis Ayres opened the meeting by welcoming members and guests before Board Member Dr.

High School hosts first UIL invitational

News Staff

Tue, 03/04/2014 - 05:00

By CORRISA PETERSON Copperas Cove High School held its first ever Academic UIL Invitational in preparation for the upcoming district meet Saturday. Amal Baty, UIL academics and activities coordinator for the high school, said the invitational had been scheduled for about two months.

KCCB ready to clean up, beautify community

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2014 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL From tomorrow through May 31, cities across America will be participating in the Great American Cleanup, a Keep America Beautiful program. Copperas Cove will join in with other communities to help educate, remove litter from public places and beautify the community.

Manor High School juniors Katley Ramirez and Reyna Villalovos speak to Coryell County Sheriffs Rob Atkins and Eddie Rodriguez after their felony traffic stop competition Saturday at Copperas Cove High School.

Area students participate in criminal justice competition

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2014 - 05:00

By CORRISA PETERSON Law enforcement officials arrived at Copperas Cove High School Friday and Saturday afternoon to assist in fingerprinting and felony traffic stops on the campus as part of a criminal justice competition.

Teaching children to brush at a young age helps improve the habit of keeping the pearly whites healthy.

Tips to help kids form healthy dental habits

News Staff

Fri, 02/28/2014 - 05:00

(StatePoint) Oral care and cavity prevention are crucial for overall health, and getting kids to put that knowledge into practice is a must.

CTC host Career Exploration Day for area students

News Staff

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 08:51

By CORRISA PETERSON KILLEEN - The second annual Career Exploration Day took place at Central Texas College Friday where students from Copperas Cove, Killeen and other school districts gathered to learn about education and careers from various businesses.