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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.
CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - B.J. Calloway fills a unicorn with stuf fing as she helps an exceptional needs student from Copperas Cove ISD during the holiday bear party hosted by the Moose Riders and Bearables in Copperas Cove.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - B.J. Calloway fills a unicorn with stuf fing as she helps an exceptional needs student from Copperas Cove ISD during the holiday bear party hosted by the Moose Riders and Bearables in Copperas Cove.

SPECIAL BEARS

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Tue, 12/13/2016 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Children watched in awe as their very own stuffed animals were created right before their very eyes.
CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Senior citizens of Copperas Cove eat and enjoy entertainment by the Sunrise Singers from Williams-Ledger Elementary School at the annual Christmas senior dinner hosted by the Copperas Cove Exchange Club at the Copperas Cove Civic Center Sunday afternoon.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER - Senior citizens of Copperas Cove eat and enjoy entertainment by the Sunrise Singers from Williams-Ledger Elementary School at the annual Christmas senior dinner hosted by the Copperas Cove Exchange Club at the Copperas Cove Civic Center Sunday afternoon.

Morning Exchange treats seniors to holiday meal

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Tue, 12/13/2016 - 05:00
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Morning Exchange Club of Copperas Cove held its annual Christmas Senior Dinner Sunday afternoon at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.   The doors opened at noon and by 1 p.m.

Cove Nursing & Rehab hosting angel tree adoption

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Fri, 12/09/2016 - 05:00
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking for people to adopt nursing home residents for the holiday season as part of their Angel Tree gift drive.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Richard Session, owner of Kletus Rack Room, lines up a shot at the pool room he and his wife operate. The pair want to provide a place for families and friends to gather for pool, games, as well as hosting parties.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Richard Session, owner of Kletus Rack Room, lines up a shot at the pool room he and his wife operate. The pair want to provide a place for families and friends to gather for pool, games, as well as hosting parties.

RERACKING

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Fri, 12/09/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Richard and Brenda Session are trying to fill a need they see in the Copperas Cove area by introducing local kids to one of their family’s favorite traditions: shooting a game of pool.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Copperas Cove Planning & Zoning Commission recently approved the final replat of property on the corner of West Business 190 and Cline Drive, a site currently being looked at by Dollar General for a possible third store in Copperas Cove.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Copperas Cove Planning & Zoning Commission recently approved the final replat of property on the corner of West Business 190 and Cline Drive, a site currently being looked at by Dollar General for a possible third store in Copperas Cove.

Dollar General eyes west side for third Cove location

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Fri, 12/09/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Dollar General Corporation is taking a serious look at the west side of Copperas Cove as a place to open a third location in the city.