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CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Derek Chase, Matthew Shelley, and Stephen Bennett sample almonds and drink Bai antioxidant infusion drinks during the men’s health improvement class last Thursday night at GymKix.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Derek Chase, Matthew Shelley, and Stephen Bennett sample almonds and drink Bai antioxidant infusion drinks during the men’s health improvement class last Thursday night at GymKix.

GymKix offers men’s health improvement class

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Tue, 08/30/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Men interested in learning about health issues and ways to improve their own health should look no further than the Men’s Health Improvement Class offered every Thursday night at GymKix in Copperas Cove.
Courtesy photo - Linda Lapierre stands beside two of her paintings which were recently on display at the Copperas Cove Entrepreneur Center. Lapierre is showing her work at Frames & Things’ monthly First Friday Art After Dark this Friday from 6-9 p.m.

Courtesy photo - Linda Lapierre stands beside two of her paintings which were recently on display at the Copperas Cove Entrepreneur Center. Lapierre is showing her work at Frames & Things’ monthly First Friday Art After Dark this Friday from 6-9 p.m.

PAINTING PASSION

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Tue, 08/30/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Art and live music will be part of Friday nights monthly First Friday Art After Dark held at Frames and Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.   This month’s featured is Cove artist and educator Linda Lapierre.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Quarterback Club has launched their new licensed Bulldawg wear for the 2016 Bulldawgs season. The apparel can be purchased at the Quarterback Club concession stand or at the club’s weekly meetings at Lil Tex Restaurant every Wednesday.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Quarterback Club has launched their new licensed Bulldawg wear for the 2016 Bulldawgs season. The apparel can be purchased at the Quarterback Club concession stand or at the club’s weekly meetings at Lil Tex Restaurant every Wednesday.

Quarterback club launches licensed season shirts

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Tue, 08/30/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   With the start of the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ football season, the Quarterback Club is already in full swing with its efforts to support the athletic programs at Copperas Cove High School.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Sean Corrigan, president and CEO of the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, says a few words at Tuesday evening’s Surge, held at Cato’s Fashions.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Sean Corrigan, president and CEO of the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, says a few words at Tuesday evening’s Surge, held at Cato’s Fashions.

The Network regroups, reorganizes

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Fri, 08/26/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Network, a group formed in 2012 by local businesses, took time out on Monday to regroup and relaunch itself.
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.