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CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Parents and students move in line toward Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy on the first day of the new school year. CCISD had 7,757 students enrolled as of the start of school on Monday, with the freshman class numbering 642 at CCHS, its highest first-day enrollment ever.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Parents and students move in line toward Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy on the first day of the new school year. CCISD had 7,757 students enrolled as of the start of school on Monday, with the freshman class numbering 642 at CCHS, its highest first-day enrollment ever.

NEWEST STUDENTS

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Fri, 08/26/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Monday morning, more than 7,700 students converged on campuses throughout Copperas Cove to begin the 2016-2017 school year.   Enrollment as of the first day was 7,757 in CCISD, up from the 7,724 from the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Copperas Cove Utility Administration Department is closing its drive-through service as of Thursday, Sept. 1. With the implementation of the new management system via FATHOM Water Management, Inc., the city department will eventually be reduced to two employees who will work out of the Finance Department at City Hall.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Copperas Cove Utility Administration Department is closing its drive-through service as of Thursday, Sept. 1. With the implementation of the new management system via FATHOM Water Management, Inc., the city department will eventually be reduced to two employees who will work out of the Finance Department at City Hall.

City to close utility administration drive-through as of Sept. 1

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Fri, 08/26/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The City of Copperas Cove Utility Administration Department, located at 305 S. Main Street, will permanently discontinue drive-thru window service as of Sept. 1. The hours for walk-in service will remain the same, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Final flurry of filings brings total number of city council candidates to nine

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Tue, 08/23/2016 - 08:53
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Filing for the Copperas Cove city council election ended Monday at 5 p.m. and all three positions up for election now have opposing candidates. In the race for city council place 3, incumbent Dan Yancey will face off against Victor Dery and Chuck Taylor.

School zone enforcement now under way

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Tue, 08/23/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Police Department would like to remind all motorists the enforcement of School Zone Laws has started again on Monday, as the 2016-2017 school year begins.
CCLP/TRAVIS MARTIN - Students return by the bus load to Clements Parsons Elementary School for the start of a new year.

CCLP/TRAVIS MARTIN - Students return by the bus load to Clements Parsons Elementary School for the start of a new year.

HEADING BACK

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Tue, 08/23/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   The Armed Services YMCA in Copperas Cove threw a member appreciation and back to school party on Saturday.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Renee Eudy of Nolanville-based Mobile Labs 2 U shows kids a few of the hands-on science activities she can bring to their homes or homecoming groups.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Renee Eudy of Nolanville-based Mobile Labs 2 U shows kids a few of the hands-on science activities she can bring to their homes or homecoming groups.

Homeschoolers prep for new year

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Tue, 08/23/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The fellowship hall at First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove was buzzing with conversation as members of the Christian Home Educators’ Support System (CHESS) held their 2016-2017 school year kickoff bash.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Rainfall throughout Copperas Cove caused area drains to remain full, with plenty of runoff on the city’s streets and roadways.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Rainfall throughout Copperas Cove caused area drains to remain full, with plenty of runoff on the city’s streets and roadways.

Rainy week keeps temperatures down

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Fri, 08/19/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove area and the rest of Central Texas has seen relief from the August heat this week, with temperatures struggling to reach the 80s on most days.
CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Students representing athletes from the Olympic games come on stage at CCISD’s annual convocation with the theme “Every Child Deserves A Champion.” The event was held on Monday morning for all CCISD educators and staff at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

CCLP/DAVID MORRIS - Students representing athletes from the Olympic games come on stage at CCISD’s annual convocation with the theme “Every Child Deserves A Champion.” The event was held on Monday morning for all CCISD educators and staff at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

SERVING UP A NEW YEAR

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Fri, 08/19/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   “Every Child Deserves a Champion” was the theme for this year’s Copperas Cove Independent School District 2016 convocation.
File Photo - The Swingtime Big Band performed at a past Spirit of ‘45 celebration at Stoney Brook Assisted Living of Copperas Cove. This year’s Spirit of ‘45 Celebration is set for tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. and will feature the sounds of the First Cavalry Jazz Band.

File Photo - The Swingtime Big Band performed at a past Spirit of ‘45 celebration at Stoney Brook Assisted Living of Copperas Cove. This year’s Spirit of ‘45 Celebration is set for tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. and will feature the sounds of the First Cavalry Jazz Band.

Spirit of ‘45 celebration returns to Stoney Brook

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Fri, 08/19/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The “Greatest Generation” will be celebrated tomorrow at Stoney Brook Assisted Living Center at 1808 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. from 2-4 p.m.