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CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL Local members of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America were among those groups which placed a wreath on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony held by Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans at their headquarters in Copperas Cove.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL Local members of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America were among those groups which placed a wreath on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony held by Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans at their headquarters in Copperas Cove.

Star Group – VHV remembers the fallen

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Fri, 06/02/2017 - 09:50
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On Monday afternoon, Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans held a ceremony to remember and honor those who served the nation and have fallen.  Joining them were friends, family members and local leaders.

GymKix kids put on a show at Lea Ledger Auditorium

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Fri, 06/02/2017 - 09:48
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of GymKix students showed off their moves to an excited audience of family and friends, when the High Velocity Dance Company presented their 3rd annual showcase at the Lea Ledger Auditorium Saturday night.
Trudy Bolton leaves A&L Florist on Wednesday morning with a flower arrangement donated by the shop for the funeral of Arthur McClanahan, an unaccompanied veteran who served in the Air Force from 1981-1983.

Trudy Bolton leaves A&L Florist on Wednesday morning with a flower arrangement donated by the shop for the funeral of Arthur McClanahan, an unaccompanied veteran who served in the Air Force from 1981-1983.

Cove woman remembers the fallen

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Fri, 06/02/2017 - 09:42
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Not every veteran laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen has a group of friends and family that gather to remember them. However, veterans will still receive a funeral with military honors, no matter how many—or how few—attend.
Kathryn Villarreal is the new owner of Michele’s Floral & Gifts.

Kathryn Villarreal is the new owner of Michele’s Floral & Gifts.

Michele’s Floral under new ownership

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Fri, 06/02/2017 - 09:41
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Beginning April 1, Kathryn Villarreal took over ownership of Michele’s Floral & Gifts. Fans of the store need not worry, though, as Villarreal plans to keep many aspects the same as prior owner Michele McGuire.

Raising Cane’s to bring 60 jobs to Copperas Cove

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Thu, 06/01/2017 - 14:53
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Tuesday, a crew made quick work of demolishing the site of the former Casa Ole’ restaurant at 2730 E. Bus. 190, in order to pave the way for a new restaurant.

Chamber releases summer event schedule

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Wed, 05/31/2017 - 10:09
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On Thursday afternoon, the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce held its monthly mixer at Frames & Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center, and its staff shared about the group’s upcoming summer events.

Noon Exchange holds annual Mayfest 5K Color Run

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Tue, 05/30/2017 - 01:59
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Noon Exchange Club held one of their largest fundraisers of the year on Saturday, the annual Mayfest 5K Color Run, to raise funds for child abuse prevention.

Crossroads graduates 24 in spring 2017 class

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Tue, 05/30/2017 - 01:57
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Their numbers were nowhere close to the 515 graduates from Copperas Cove High School, but for the Crossroads High School class of 2017, their excitement was no less as each class member walked the stage to receive their high school diplomas at Lea Ledger...