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CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - New Coryell COunty Extension agents are Robert Ferguson, Bridgette Alvarado, Emily Holmes and Liz Espie.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - New Coryell COunty Extension agents are Robert Ferguson, Bridgette Alvarado, Emily Holmes and Liz Espie.

County Extension Office holds Christmas open house

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Fri, 12/23/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   On Wednesday the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office for Coryell County held a Christmas open house and meet and greet for new extension agents so they could meet the community.   Liz Espie is the county’s Family & Consumer Sciences agent.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Families lined up to decorate ornaments on Monday at Frames & Things at the Crafting With Santa event.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Families lined up to decorate ornaments on Monday at Frames & Things at the Crafting With Santa event.

Five Hills Art Guild holds crafting with Santa event

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Fri, 12/23/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Approximately 65 children and their families showed up at Frames & Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center to have hot chocolate, make a Christmas ornament and spend a moment with Santa Claus.
CCLP/PAMELA GRANT & Courtesy Photo - Members of the ASYMCA organize toys which were given away at the facility on Tuesday and Wednesday.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT & Courtesy Photo - Members of the ASYMCA organize toys which were given away at the facility on Tuesday and Wednesday.

HELPING KIDS

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Fri, 12/23/2016 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The Armed Service YMCA of Copperas Cove made Christmas just a little bit brighter for as many families as they could with their annual toy drive.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Dale Williams sets up the Christmas tree on Saturday in the reception area of Thanks For The Little Things, run by her mother, Patricia Johnson. The nonprofit shop is located at 412 E. Ave. D and offers children’s clothing, shoes and more for donations.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Dale Williams sets up the Christmas tree on Saturday in the reception area of Thanks For The Little Things, run by her mother, Patricia Johnson. The nonprofit shop is located at 412 E. Ave. D and offers children’s clothing, shoes and more for donations.

Thanks for the Little Things holds open house

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Tue, 12/20/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Thanks For The Little Things, Inc. has opened its doors at 412 E. Ave. D and held an open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Children and their parents made their own ornaments with the help of students from the Copperas Cove High School Art Club at the Copperas Cove Public Library’s 3rd annual Family Christmas Party held Wednesday evening.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Children and their parents made their own ornaments with the help of students from the Copperas Cove High School Art Club at the Copperas Cove Public Library’s 3rd annual Family Christmas Party held Wednesday evening.

LIBRARY PARTY

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Tue, 12/20/2016 - 05:00
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Public Library held its annual Family Christmas Party Wednesday evening in the library’s meeting room, with crafts and cookies and wassail plus a visit from Santa Claus.   The party, which lasted from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Stoplights are now operational as of Tuesday at the intersection of F.M. 116 and State Highway 9.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Stoplights are now operational as of Tuesday at the intersection of F.M. 116 and State Highway 9.

Lights at F.M. 116 and State Highway 9 intersection now operational

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Fri, 12/16/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Traffic signals at the intersection of F.M. 116 and State Highway 9 are operational as of Tuesday, Dec. 13, nearly three years after the opening of State Highway 9, which connects Highway 190 with F.M. 116.
CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Victor Krempin admires photos in his wallet of his wife and daughters, pointing out one where his wife is posing with their eldest daughter, in his home on Oak St.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Victor Krempin admires photos in his wallet of his wife and daughters, pointing out one where his wife is posing with their eldest daughter, in his home on Oak St.

COVE’S CENTENARIAN

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Fri, 12/16/2016 - 05:00
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Victor Krempin was born 100 years ago on December 16, 1916 to Walter and Louise Krempin. When he was born, Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States; the U.S.

Yancey retains seat, Manning lands vacant spot in place 4

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Fri, 12/16/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   In back-to-back elections, place 3 councilman Dan Yancey retains his position after Copperas Cove voters turned out to the polls in a runoff election.   Yancey came out ahead of Chuck Taylor, 68.66 to 31.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Eddie Wilson, the new chief of police for the City of Copperas Cove, speaks during a mock press conference as part of the interview process for the position of chief of police, on Nov. 29.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Eddie Wilson, the new chief of police for the City of Copperas Cove, speaks during a mock press conference as part of the interview process for the position of chief of police, on Nov. 29.

Wilson named chief of police for Cove

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Tue, 12/13/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After accepting applications from a lineup of more than 60 law enforcement officers from Texas and beyond, the City of Copperas Cove announced Eddie Wilson as the new chief of police on Friday.