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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.

New Year’s Eve events in Copperas Cove

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Fri, 12/30/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Covites looking to ring in the New Year have several parties to consider when making plans for New Year’s Eve.   Unwind! Texas Style Ring in the new year starting Saturday at 7 p.m. at Unwind!
CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Members of the newly formed Quality of Life Advisory Board discuss changes to be made to the by laws.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Members of the newly formed Quality of Life Advisory Board discuss changes to be made to the by laws.

Quality of Life board up and running

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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove’s Quality of Life Advisory Board met on Thursday for its second and final meeting of 2016.   Previously there were two separate advisory boards; the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Golf Advisory Board.
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 - 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..

Barking Oaks raising funds for Cove animal shelter in January

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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For more than 20 years, Hansy Howard, owner of Barking Oaks Pet Salon, has dedicated her career to making dogs look and feel their best.
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/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.

LOOK WHO STOPPED

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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Santa Claus visited the Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen last Thursday afternoon and found a much larger crowd than he did a year ago just days before Christmas.
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.   The nonprofit clothing shop was founded by Copperas Cove grandmother Patricia Johnson, who despite health...