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Martin Walker, Mae Stevens campuses recognized by TEA

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Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The Copperas Cove Independent School District received notice on June 27 that Martin Walker Elementary and Mae Stevens Elementary schools have been recognized by the Texas Educatoin Agency (TEA) as two of the state’s 2013-2014 Title I Federal Reward Schools.

Independence Day events geared to families

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Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Those who are staying local for today’s Fourth of July celebrations have a variety of events to choose from, all to celebrate the nation’s independence.Fort Hood is hosting its Independence Day Celebration, formerly called Freedom Fest.  The event kicks off at 5 p.m.
Ted Bruski, a Copperas Cove ham radio operator, writes down a call sign from another operator in Florida at Saturday’s Amateur Radio Relay League field day.

Ted Bruski, a Copperas Cove ham radio operator, writes down a call sign from another operator in Florida at Saturday’s Amateur Radio Relay League field day.

Amateur radio operators have field day at CCPD

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Tue, 07/01/2014 - 09:11
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Two Copperas Cove amateur radio operators participated in the American Radio Relay League’s field day on Saturday at the Copperas Cove Police Department.
Megan Hunt totals a customer’s purchases while John Williams bags them at Mr. W’s Fireworks west of Copperas Cove.

Megan Hunt totals a customer’s purchases while John Williams bags them at Mr. W’s Fireworks west of Copperas Cove.

Mr. W Fireworks sees boom in Fourth sales

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Tue, 07/01/2014 - 09:09
By LYNETTE SOWELL   With no burn ban in Coryell or Lampasas counties, area fireworks stands are seeing a brisk business leading up to Friday’ s holiday. Mr.
Copperas Cove Mayor John Hull is joined by representatives from Killeen and Harker Heights as he reads the proclamation from the city declaring June 28 as Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans day.

Copperas Cove Mayor John Hull is joined by representatives from Killeen and Harker Heights as he reads the proclamation from the city declaring June 28 as Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans day.

Celebrating Independence

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Tue, 07/01/2014 - 09:06
By DAVID MORRIS   The veteran’s communities of Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights and Nolanville gathered Saturday inside the Copperas Cove Civic Center to celebrate Independence Day with barbecue, music and give a ways.
Copperas Cove City inspectyor Dan Taylor talks with Place 5 candidates George Duncan, center, and Kiby Lack following the questions and answers portion of Tuesday’s candidates forum.

Copperas Cove City inspectyor Dan Taylor talks with Place 5 candidates George Duncan, center, and Kiby Lack following the questions and answers portion of Tuesday’s candidates forum.

Cookies, Coffee, Candidates

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Fri, 06/27/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Kelseigh Fife, 17, sat quietly taking notes for her mom during the Cookies, Coffee and Candidates forum at the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation’s boardroom, soaking in the process as George Duncan and Kirby Lack shared the mic while answering prepared questions from...
Ethan Westbrook shows the Jaws of Life to a group of young readers as they visit the library for Big Trucks day Tuesday.

Ethan Westbrook shows the Jaws of Life to a group of young readers as they visit the library for Big Trucks day Tuesday.

Fire dept. answers call to engage summer readers

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Fri, 06/27/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   In an effort to engage the children of the city during the summer months, the Copperas Cove Public Library called upon the Police and Fire Departments to display their big trucks to a handful of 6-11 year olds Tuesday afternoon.

Commissioners table discussion on mental health deputies

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Fri, 06/27/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The Coryell County commissioners tabled making a decision on whether or not to approve a county mental health deputy program, with funding coming from Central Counties MHMR via Section 1115 Medicaid funds.
Leland Dunlap points to a hole in his tree canopy after a group of tree trimmers cleared the area during the recent trimming project brought on by ONCOR. The canopy crossed into the area designated for the multiuse pole.

Leland Dunlap points to a hole in his tree canopy after a group of tree trimmers cleared the area during the recent trimming project brought on by ONCOR. The canopy crossed into the area designated for the multiuse pole.

Tree trimmers butcher Cove man’s canopy

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Tue, 06/24/2014 - 10:17
By DAVID MORRIS   When Leland Dunlap and his family began building on their lot over 40 years ago they had a plethora of trees, so many that a dozer was required to clear the property on Kate Street.

Place 5 candidate forum set for tonight

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Tue, 06/24/2014 - 10:13
By DAVID MORRIS   Three candidates making their bid for Place 5 of the Copperas Cove City Council will answer questions during the Cookies, Candidates and Coffee candidate forum tonight inside Council Chambers of the Economic Development Corporation offices.