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CCLP/WILLY ORTIZ - The Copperas Cove Junior High School Concert Band performs Tuesday evening under the direction of Rirchard Brown at the Central Texas Music Festival.

CCLP/WILLY ORTIZ - The Copperas Cove Junior High School Concert Band performs Tuesday evening under the direction of Rirchard Brown at the Central Texas Music Festival.

IN CONCERT

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Fri, 02/05/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Lea Ledger Auditorium has been filled with the sound of music every night this week, save Wednesday, as the Copperas Cove High School Band, The Band Room and CCISD hosts the 13th annual Central Texas Music Festival.
Paul Warren

Paul Warren

Superhero Teacher: Paul Warren

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Fri, 02/05/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Family man, former United States Army soldier, musician, and dedicated teacher all can be used to describe Paul Warren.   Warren teaches music to students ranging from Kindergarten through fifth grade at Williams/Ledger Elementary School.
Senior Ms. Rabbit Fest Edith Natividad checks out the bowling alley for the Souper Bowl of Caring on Saturday, Feb. 6, to benefit My Brother’s House, the food pantry of the Holy Family Catholic Church. – CCLP/Courtesy

Senior Ms. Rabbit Fest Edith Natividad checks out the bowling alley for the Souper Bowl of Caring on Saturday, Feb. 6, to benefit My Brother’s House, the food pantry of the Holy Family Catholic Church. – CCLP/Courtesy

Souper Bowl of Caring set for tomorrow at Hallmark Lanes

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Fri, 02/05/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Sunday might be the big event for the National Football League, but Senior Ms. Rabbit Fest Edith Natividad hopes her event will have a big turnout tomorrow at Hallmark Lanes, located at 4203 Shawn Dr. in Killeen.

Noon Exchange Club honors CCHS student

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Tue, 02/02/2016 - 09:39
Special to Leader-Press The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met last Friday at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Dennis Ayres opened the meeting by asking Dr. Parker Bogue to offer the invocation. Club Member Marilyn Bell led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - CCHS assistant principal Shay Adams was covered with duct tape on Friday as part of a fundraiser for Project Graduation.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - CCHS assistant principal Shay Adams was covered with duct tape on Friday as part of a fundraiser for Project Graduation.

Project Graduation fundraiser ends with duct taped principal

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Tue, 02/02/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Shay Adams, assistant principal of Copperas Cove High School, was a good sport as he was duct taped on Friday afternoon as a fundraiser for Project Graduation, an annual event to give graduating seniors an alternative party atmosphere that is safe and...
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Dozens of hardy souls took the plunge into chilly water on Saturday for the city’s annual polar bear swim.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Dozens of hardy souls took the plunge into chilly water on Saturday for the city’s annual polar bear swim.

COLD SPLASH

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Tue, 02/02/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Although the forecast for Saturday promised spring-like temperatures, the water still had a bite during Saturday’s 16th annual Polar Bear Swim at City Park pool.
Local history buff, James Powell, shares highlights of Texas and local history with with students last year. – CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL

Local history buff, James Powell, shares highlights of Texas and local history with with students last year. – CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL

Historian keeps history alive in Copperas Cove

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Fri, 01/29/2016 - 05:00
By CHUCK TAYLOR Cove Leader-Press   James Powell, 70, has lived in Copperas Cove the past 53 years. Born in Eminence, Missouri, Powell moved here when he was 17 years old and went to work for a company now called Oncor.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Construction continues on the last of six buildings of Constitution Court Phase II. Constitution Court will begin accepting applications for the first completed units of the 72-unit addition next week.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Construction continues on the last of six buildings of Constitution Court Phase II. Constitution Court will begin accepting applications for the first completed units of the 72-unit addition next week.

OPENING SOON

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Fri, 01/29/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After months of construction with delays due to the weather, Constitution Court Apartments will soon begin leasing its phase II units. The six-building complex has a total of 72 units, with the first section of units nearly ready to go for tenants.