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CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - W.B. Maples and Kyle Matthews shake hands after learning the results of the Tuesday primary election. The two now face each other in a runoff election set for May 24 for Coryell County commissioner precinct 1.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - W.B. Maples and Kyle Matthews shake hands after learning the results of the Tuesday primary election. The two now face each other in a runoff election set for May 24 for Coryell County commissioner precinct 1.

ELECTION RESULTS

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Sat, 03/05/2016 - 14:12
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Some candidates held “watch parties” at various locations in Coryell County, but the main hub of primary election night activity was at the Coryell County Republican Headquarters located on the courthouse square in Gatesville.
CCLP/Courtesy Photo - Former Kempner resident, Staff Sergeant Colton Smith, left, competes during an episode of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge which airs Sunday at 6 p.m. on CMT.

CCLP/Courtesy Photo - Former Kempner resident, Staff Sergeant Colton Smith, left, competes during an episode of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge which airs Sunday at 6 p.m. on CMT.

Soldier to star in ‘Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge’

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Sat, 03/05/2016 - 14:01
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Colton Smith is one of eight male competitors starring in Sunday night’s premier of “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge.”   The episode will air at 6 p.m. on the CMT network.

Superhero Teacher: Carol Hawkins

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Tue, 03/01/2016 - 15:02
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Dedication, love for math, longevity, and a direct connection to American history are all things Carol Hawkins has. Carol Hawkins has been teaching for 43 years, 14 of those with Copperas Cove ISD.

Election polls open until 7 p.m. tonight

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Tue, 03/01/2016 - 13:05
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Today is Primary Election Day in the state of Texas, where candidates will be selected by voters to represent the Republican and Democratic parties in the November 2016 election.   Polling places are the Coryell County Annex at 201 S. 2nd St.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Volunteers from the Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association sort through baby items as they make baskets for mothers-to-be at the Hope Pregnancy Center.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Volunteers from the Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association sort through baby items as they make baskets for mothers-to-be at the Hope Pregnancy Center.

Showering the babies

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Tue, 03/01/2016 - 13:01
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Chapter 94 of the Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association converged at Hope Pregnancy Center in Copperas Cove on Saturday afternoon to have a baby shower.
CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Jimmy Hensley poses in his country themed outfit with country singers Frank Arellano and Tom Howard with Frankly Country.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Jimmy Hensley poses in his country themed outfit with country singers Frank Arellano and Tom Howard with Frankly Country.

Stoney Brook celebrates five-year anniversary

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Tue, 03/01/2016 - 12:57
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Both young and old tapped their toes and occasionally danced to the music at Stoney Brook’s country themed celebration.   Stoney Brook, an assisted living and memory care community, celebrated its 5th year in Copperas Cove Saturday afternoon.
CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - House Creek Elementary students hold up signs in support of Connor Hedge during the sendoff rally.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - House Creek Elementary students hold up signs in support of Connor Hedge during the sendoff rally.

CONNOR STRONG

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Fri, 02/26/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   On Monday afternoon, House Creek Elementary students and staff stood outside holding signs to show support for five-year-old Connor Hedge.
CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Sixth Grader Matthew Petty helps cut jeans at Sole Hope cutting party held last Saturday at the Copperas Cove High School.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Sixth Grader Matthew Petty helps cut jeans at Sole Hope cutting party held last Saturday at the Copperas Cove High School.

Volunteers come together for Sole Hope

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Fri, 02/26/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday, the CCHS senior class and members of the community held a shoe cutting party at the Copperas Cove High School cafeteria and cut up more than 800 pairs of denim jeans for about five hours.
CCLP/WILLY ORTIZ- Jasper Johnson help kids at the annual Fishing in the Park event held on Saturday at city park.

CCLP/WILLY ORTIZ- Jasper Johnson help kids at the annual Fishing in the Park event held on Saturday at city park.

Fishing Fun

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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 05:00
By JASPER JOHNSON Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday, kids and families had the chance to cast their hooks and reel in a catch at Fishing in the Park, sponsored by the Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department.
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Sheriff forum set for Thursday night at library

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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After Coryell County sheriff Johnny Burks announced his intention to not run for office in the 2016 election, a total of six candidates filed to run on the Republican party ticket for the spot of head law enforcement officer in the county.