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Copperas Cove residents came out to the grand opening of Pet Supplies Plus over the weekened. Shoppers had the chance to cast votes for one of three local shelters to receive a $1,000 donation from Pet Supplies Plus, with the other two shelters each receiving $250.

Copperas Cove residents came out to the grand opening of Pet Supplies Plus over the weekened. Shoppers had the chance to cast votes for one of three local shelters to receive a $1,000 donation from Pet Supplies Plus, with the other two shelters each receiving $250.

GRAND OPENING

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Tue, 01/10/2017 - 11:03
By DAVID J. HARDIN  The weekend’s cold temperatures didn’t deter local residents from coming out to celebrate the grand opening of Pets Supplies Plus in Copperas Cove.
CCISD superintendent Joe Burns speaks out against the recent release of preliminary grades for school districts based on the state-mandated A-F grading system, which would become effective in 2018. Burns and 28 other superintendents and lead administrators held a media conference at the Region 12 Education Service Center in Waco on Friday.

CCISD superintendent Joe Burns speaks out against the recent release of preliminary grades for school districts based on the state-mandated A-F grading system, which would become effective in 2018. Burns and 28 other superintendents and lead administrators held a media conference at the Region 12 Education Service Center in Waco on Friday.

Region 12 superintendents react to proposed accountability system

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Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:58
By LYNETTE SOWELL  Grade school students have received letter grades to mark academic progress and assessment for decades, and in 2015 the Texas legislature mandated that public schools start receiving letter grades for how they’re doing where it concerns students’ achievement and progress as well.
CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Lilyann Rylant, Abigail Richmond and Morgan Galibeau played a game of Clue at the Art Lab’s last Tween Club meeting of 2016 on Friday.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Lilyann Rylant, Abigail Richmond and Morgan Galibeau played a game of Clue at the Art Lab’s last Tween Club meeting of 2016 on Friday.

Tween and Teen clubs held at Cove Art Lab

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Fri, 01/06/2017 - 05:00
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Cove Art Lab held the final Tween Club of 2016 last Friday evening, providing a place for a dozen kids between the ages of 8-12 to play games and socialize during winter break.
Courtesy/Cinemahill Studios - Devonte Dillard, playing the role of Shad, performs in a scene shot at Lil Tex Restaurant for the independent film “1040 Not So EZ”, which will have a red carpet premiere screening at Cinergy Cinema on Thursday.

Courtesy/Cinemahill Studios - Devonte Dillard, playing the role of Shad, performs in a scene shot at Lil Tex Restaurant for the independent film “1040 Not So EZ”, which will have a red carpet premiere screening at Cinergy Cinema on Thursday.

1040 NOT SO EZ SHOT IN COVE

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Fri, 01/06/2017 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The efforts of a local film production company will come to life on the big screen in Copperas Cove on Thursday, Jan. 12, when “1040 Not So EZ premieres at Cinergy Cinema.
COURTESY PHOTO - A suspect entered the 7-11 on North 1st street Monday morning with an unknown weapon, demanding money, leaving with an undisclosed amount of currency.

COURTESY PHOTO - A suspect entered the 7-11 on North 1st street Monday morning with an unknown weapon, demanding money, leaving with an undisclosed amount of currency.

Two stores robbed on Monday, second time in two months

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Fri, 01/06/2017 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The 7-Eleven located at 501 N. 1st St. was the scene of an aggravated robbery early Monday morning for the second time in as many months.   At 3:32 a.m., Copperas Cove Police responded to a report of an aggravated robbery at that location.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Eddie Wilson takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the chief of police Thursday morning.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Eddie Wilson takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the chief of police Thursday morning.

NEW CHIEF IN TOWN

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Tue, 01/03/2017 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Every seat was filled and people stood along the walls of the community room of the Copperas Cove Police Department on Thursday morning when Eddie Wilson was sworn in as chief of police.
CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Nursing home residents enjoy their Christmas gifts donated by the community of Copperas Cove.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Nursing home residents enjoy their Christmas gifts donated by the community of Copperas Cove.

Locals “adopt” nursing home residents for Christmas

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Tue, 01/03/2017 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Christmas was in the air when residents of Copperas Cove Nursing and Rehabilitation celebrated the season alongside family members, friends, and staff on Dec. 23.

City Council to hold first meeting of 2017 tonight

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Tue, 01/03/2017 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Members of the Copperas Cove city council will hold their first meeting of the new year at 6 p.m. tonight at the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation, located at 210 S. 1st St.
CCLP/CHUCK TAYLOR - Jack Wall, third from left, is recognized by his fellow Coryell County commissioners on Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting. Kyle Matthews, not pictured, was elected to Wall’s position.

CCLP/CHUCK TAYLOR - Jack Wall, third from left, is recognized by his fellow Coryell County commissioners on Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting. Kyle Matthews, not pictured, was elected to Wall’s position.

County Commissioners Court bids Jack Wall farewell

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Fri, 12/30/2016 - 05:00
By CHUCK TAYLOR Cove Leader-Press   This past Tuesday, the Coryell County Commissioners Court held its final meeting for 2016 and during a short agenda, the Commissioners held a short “roast” to honor Precinct 1 Commissioners Jack Wall as he has now completed his term of office.
File Photo - Bits ‘N Bites Cake Shop was one of the many small businesses to open in Copperas Cove in 2016, along with businesses like Barking Oaks Pet Salon, Paisley Barber Shop & Salon, the Purple Gator, Er Thang Cajun, Philly Pretzel Factory, Kletus Rack Room, Kwik Cash Pawn & Gun, Step By Step Dayhab, Unwind! Cafe, Decor & More, and Skin A Peel.

File Photo - Bits ‘N Bites Cake Shop was one of the many small businesses to open in Copperas Cove in 2016, along with businesses like Barking Oaks Pet Salon, Paisley Barber Shop & Salon, the Purple Gator, Er Thang Cajun, Philly Pretzel Factory, Kletus Rack Room, Kwik Cash Pawn & Gun, Step By Step Dayhab, Unwind! Cafe, Decor & More, and Skin A Peel.

2016 WRAPS UP

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Fri, 12/30/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove entered the year 2016 with the Copperas Cove city council making its first resolution of the new year to dedicate Fire Station No. 2 as the John A. Hull Fire Station.