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Local nonprofit aids homeless veterans

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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:04

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Members of the armed forces do so much for our country, and, on Saturday, Operation Stand Down Central Texas (OSDCT) sought to do their part to give back to homeless veterans. OSDCT gathered in the National Guard Armory in Killeen from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Moose Lodge holds 3rd annual car show

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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:03

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Moose Riders of Copperas Cove Moose Lodge 2029 hosted their 3rd annual car show on Saturday afternoon. About 60 entries in total participated in the dual-contest event, said Alex “Smitty” Smith, Moose Riders president.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN Domino’s Pizza opened their kitchen to familes and soldiers of Fort Hood during the 12th annual Soldier Appreciation Day on Sunday. Domino’s Pizza employees from across the state checked into the Copperas Cove location to assist in the annual program that includes music and games for the whole family.

Domino’s Pizza holds 12th Annual Soldier Appreciation Day

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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:02

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press Domino’s Pizza in Copperas Cove held its annual Soldier Appreciation Day on Sunday, an event which brings together soldiers and their families and gives them the opportunity to make their own pizzas free of charge.

Man arrested Sunday, dies in custody

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Sat, 04/22/2017 - 00:27

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and the Texas Rangers are investigating the death of 32-year-old Justin Smith-Washington. Smith-Washington was arrested by Copperas Cove police on Sunday, April 16, at 9:09 p.m.

H-E-B issues precautionary bread recall

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Fri, 04/21/2017 - 08:02

Special to Leader-Press H-E-B, committed to the quality of its products, is voluntarily issuing a precautionary recall for H-E-B and Hill Country Fare sandwich bread with a best by date of April 29 or earlier due to the possible presence of a single piece of rubber in the product.

Council recommends parking ordinance changes

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Fri, 04/21/2017 - 04:20

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press For the calendar year 2016 through now, there have been 1,700 issues with parking on city streets, Lt. Jeffrey Stoddard told the Copperas Cove city council during Tuesday evening’s workshop.

CTC holds domestic violence awareness, prevention event

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Fri, 04/21/2017 - 02:21

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press A 10-person panel at Central Texas College on Wednesday aimed to bring awareness and prevention of domestic violence during the college’s third annual event.

Council to rescind decision on selling property

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Fri, 04/21/2017 - 02:14

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The fate of the city property off Boys Ranch Road, leased by the Cove Saddle Club, took yet another direction after Tuesday night’s Copperas Cove city council meeting.

Cove High students go high tech at state conference

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Fri, 04/21/2017 - 01:26

Special to Leader-Press Jarred Bruns got out of his comfort zone and it paid strong dividends as he took home top honors along with 19 other Copperas Cove High School students in the Technology Student Association State Conference in Waco.

Copperas Cove High School senior counselor John Avritt receives the Very Important Counselor Award from TAMU Vice President of Academic Affairs, Scott McDonald. Avritt was one of a select few recognized statewide for his efforts to set students on the path to college. – COURTESY PHOTO

Avritt selected TAMU very important counselor

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Fri, 04/21/2017 - 01:18

Special to Leader-Press “He is an outstanding counselor. He is the best.” Glenda Lopez said. “Mr. Avritt is amazing and has always made sure my kids are taken care of,” Jessica Steele said. “He was my daughter’s counselor when she was in school,” Darryl Clark said. “Well deserved.