CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Sasha, one of the dogs from the Copperas Cove Animal Shelter, gets a bath at Barking Oaks Pet Salon prior to the annual free adoption days two weeks ago. The dog grooming business gave all of the shelter’s adoptable animals a bath in preparation for December’s free pet adoption days at the shelter. In January 2017, the groomer is donating 10 percent of its $35 bath special to the shelter..

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - On Thursday, the Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen was the setting of a visit from Santa Claus along with a gift distribution to local children in need. More than 60 children were given gifts this year via the gift drive headed up by soup kitchen director, Patrick Richardson.

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

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

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

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

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.