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CCLP/GEORGE DUNCAN The four-bedroom, two-bath 2,489 square foot home located at 303 Skyline Dr is a Parade of Homes entry from Summers Homes. This home has a rock and brick combo with an oversidzed two car garage with side entrance on just over half an acre.

CTHBA kicks off 52nd annual Parade of Homes

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Fri, 04/28/2017 - 01:42

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press The Central Texas Homebuilders Association will kick off their 52nd annual Parade of Homes tonight and name the winners in five categories of homes ranging from $130,000 to $565,000.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS Tonia Lee of A Blissful Escape adjusts the crown of Ms. Rabbit Fest Trisha Stutz after styling her hair during a recent visit.

Five Hills contestants to experience A Blissful Escape

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Fri, 04/28/2017 - 01:38

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press Five Hills Scholarship Program contestants, mark your calendar, call and set your appointment as the pageant is two-weeks away and chairs at the salon will fill up fast in preparation for the May 13 event.

Water management company issues first bills

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Fri, 04/28/2017 - 01:36

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press With the go-live date of April 3 more than three weeks ago, the City of Copperas Cove’s utility customers have begun receiving new bills from FATHOM Water Systems, the company which now manages city water and solid waste customer accounts.

Three arrested and charged with counterfeiting

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Fri, 04/28/2017 - 01:36

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Daniel Jose Dickson and Tammy Lynn Vanormer were arrested last Friday morning in the 700 block of Hill Street by Copperas Cove police and charged with forgery of a government document, namely United States currency.

Local fire departments train on Fort Hood

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:57

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press For three days last week, Copperas Cove fire fighters received some hands-on practice which could make the difference between life or death for them, or the ones who call them for help with a fire.

CTC to offer preview day for College for Kids classes

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:54

Special to Leader-Press The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education department and the Mayborn Science Theater will host a summer preview of its College for Kids classes and other programs on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the campus Clear Creek building (Bldg. 136).

Soldiers, motorcycle enthusiasts unite for child safety

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:50

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Last Friday afternoon, students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at Martin Walker Elementary School had the opportunity to learn some important tips, for both motorcycles and their own personal safety.

COURTESY PHOTO Copperas Cove Police seek these individuals in connection with fraudulent use of indentifing information

Copperas Cove seeking suspects in Walmart case

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:40

Special to Leader-Press Copperas Cove Police are asking for the community’s support in identifying the male and female suspects who were involved in a Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information case on April 12, 2017 at Walmart, 2720 E. Bus. Hwy. 190.

General Paul Funk II speaks at MOAA monthly meeting

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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 03:04

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Military officers, both active duty and retired, enjoyed good food and good company at the monthly meeting held by Central Texas Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL A TxDOT worker removes the cover of an Interstate 14 sign for the exit at the intersection of Bell Tower Drive and Highway 190 in Killeen. Interstate 14 stretches from Belton to the eastern boundary of Copperas Cove.

I-14 signs unveiled, officials recognize Fort Hood neighbors

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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 02:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press In a dual ceremony on Saturday morning on the campus of Central Texas College, a 25-mile stretch of Highway 190 from Belton to Copperas Cove had its new sign of Interstate Highway 14 unveiled and area cities were recognized with the Great American Defense...