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CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Wendy Marsh works on tooling leather at the medieval workshop hosted by the SCA at the Copperas Cove Public Library. Here she works on finishing off her greaves which will be worn when she participates in rapier fighting.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Wendy Marsh works on tooling leather at the medieval workshop hosted by the SCA at the Copperas Cove Public Library. Here she works on finishing off her greaves which will be worn when she participates in rapier fighting.

SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM

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Fri, 01/22/2016 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Wednesday night, the Society for Creative Anachronism, or SCA, hosted their monthly medieval meeting in the Copperas Cove Public Library’s meeting room. The meeting usually has a set theme or lesson, but January’s class served as an open workshop.
CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Lisa Barger, owner of Bubbles & Bows pet grooming, pets one of the dogs at her shop located on West Highway 190.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Lisa Barger, owner of Bubbles & Bows pet grooming, pets one of the dogs at her shop located on West Highway 190.

Local business still feeling effects of road changes

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Fri, 01/22/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   During the spring of 2014, the intersection of West Highway 190 and F.M. 2657 saw dramatic changes, and one local business has seen a dramatic decrease in customers due to that construction which began more than two years ago.

Bowlers needed for Souper Bowl of Caring

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Tue, 01/19/2016 - 09:35
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Many throughout the country are preparing for Super Bowl Sunday, but Senior Ms. Rabbit Fest Edith Natividad is recruiting donors and bowling teams to join in with her Souper Bowl Of Caring on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Locals gather to remember MLK Jr.

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Tue, 01/19/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   At least 100 gathered yesterday to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the 18th annual commemorative Unity Walk.
Courtesy Photo/CAMERA ARTISTRY - Crossroads High School graduates celebrated receiving their diplomas on Thursday evening during a ceremony at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Courtesy Photo/CAMERA ARTISTRY - Crossroads High School graduates celebrated receiving their diplomas on Thursday evening during a ceremony at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Spring Grads

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Tue, 01/19/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN   This past Thursday was a special day for 12 graduates of Crossroads High School in Copperas Cove.

Cove Soup Kitchen holds breakfast fundraiser

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Tue, 01/19/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   It was called a pancake breakfast fundraiser, but the menu at the Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen on Saturday morning had much more than pancakes.

Project Graduation 2016 surges ahead with fundraising

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Fri, 01/15/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The parent and student volunteers with Project Graduation 2016 raised just over $2,500 during their gift wrapping event at the Copperas Cove Wal-Mart before Christmas.
File Photo - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. supporters march down Fm 116 in Copperas Cove as they pay tribute during the annual march to honor the legacy of the rights activist.

File Photo - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. supporters march down Fm 116 in Copperas Cove as they pay tribute during the annual march to honor the legacy of the rights activist.

COMMEMORATION

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Fri, 01/15/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be remembered on Monday as Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church welcomes the community to join in for the 18th annual unity walk.
File Photo - 2014 Rabbit Fest Royalty braves the water during last years swim.

File Photo - 2014 Rabbit Fest Royalty braves the water during last years swim.

Registration for Polar Bear Swim under way

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Fri, 01/15/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is holding its 15th annual polar bear swim on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. at City Park’s main pool, at 1206 West Ave. B.
Courtesy Photo - HOW chapters hold events throughout the country, providing veterans with a way to de-stress and unwind by fishing from kayaks. The first HOW event in the Fort Hood area will be held on March 19.

Courtesy Photo - HOW chapters hold events throughout the country, providing veterans with a way to de-stress and unwind by fishing from kayaks. The first HOW event in the Fort Hood area will be held on March 19.

Heroes on the Water to hold first Spring Outing next month

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Fri, 01/15/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A new group to support veterans through outdoor outings has been formed in the Fort Hood area.   The group is hosting its first spring outing on March 19 at Cedar Ridge Park on Lake Belton. The event involves fishing from kayaks.