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Coryell County commissioners select architect for new county jail

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Fri, 11/22/2019 - 10:36
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  The Coryell County Commissioners’ Court selected Southwest Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm to design a new jail facility during a special meeting held Monday morning. Southwest Architects, Inc.

Waffle Cone to close in December for expansion, aided by CCEDC

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Fri, 11/22/2019 - 10:10
By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation approved an incentive agreement on Wednesdsay with the Waffle Cone to cover half the cost of a 24-quart horizontal batch freezer, aiding in the expansion efforts of the local ice cream shop.

Cove junior high cheerleaders to perform in Disney Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:55
Cove junior high cheerleaders to perform in Disney Thanksgiving Day Parade Special to Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Junior High cheerleaders Emily Kimball and Summer Sweeney will have quite a story to tell on what they did over Thanksgiving break when they return to school.

Copperas Cove city manager updates on water billing transition

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Wed, 11/20/2019 - 07:49
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   On Tuesday evening, the Copperas Cove City Council chambers in the Technology Building was full of residents hoping to hear an update from the city manager regarding the city’s utility administration services after Fathom announced it would be going out of...

Cove House holds annual fundraising banquet on Saturday

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Tue, 11/19/2019 - 09:50
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Supporters of Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter gathered on Saturday night for its annual fundraising banquet to hear about the shelter’s vision for the future, and also to hear from former shelter residents about the impact it has had on their lives.

Free Little Libraries provide books over holiday break

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Tue, 11/19/2019 - 09:40
Special to the Leader-Press   Five-year-old Naomi Williams drags a plastic tub of books to the back of her mom’s car. She waits for help to load it knowing she is not strong enough to do it herself.

Copperas Cove Education Foundation distributes nearly $50,000 in grants

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Tue, 11/19/2019 - 09:39
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Cowbells rang, silly string flew through the air, and teachers jumped for joy as members of the Copperas Cove Education Foundation presented them with a giant check awarding them money to help fund various projects, ultimately enhancing the learning experiences...