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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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
Jerri Jeske has her head shaved after raising $2,000 for the family. Rocky Hughes, Christian Dillon, Daniel Dour, Skip Kelly and Josh Watson each had their heads shaved after reaching the team goal.

Jerri Jeske has her head shaved after raising $2,000 for the family. Rocky Hughes, Christian Dillon, Daniel Dour, Skip Kelly and Josh Watson each had their heads shaved after reaching the team goal.

Clean shaven

News Staff
Tue, 06/24/2014 - 10:11
By PAMELA GRANT   The Kempner VFW Post 3393 Ladies Auxiliary held a full day of family friendly events and auctions Saturday with the proceeds raised helping to offset medical costs for Ladies Auxiliary life member Becky Hammack who is battling stage 4 cancer.
Zachary Petty, Junior Mister Rabbit Fest, stands among the carts of clothing he collected from CCISD campuses’ lost and found to donate to the needy.

Zachary Petty, Junior Mister Rabbit Fest, stands among the carts of clothing he collected from CCISD campuses’ lost and found to donate to the needy.

Junior Mister gleans from lost and found to help needy

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Fri, 06/20/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Seven year old Zachary Petty was named Junior Mister Rabbit Fest in May, at the revival of the annual pageant, and the young man has lost no time trying to make a difference in his community.
Each year the descendents gather in Gatesville for their family reunion. The oldest photo of the group dates back to 1891.

Each year the descendents gather in Gatesville for their family reunion. The oldest photo of the group dates back to 1891.

Pioneer family returns to roots for 80th reunion

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Fri, 06/20/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Descendents of James Coskery and Thomas Kinsey, pioneers of Bell and Coryell counties will gather in Gatesville to celebrate their heritage with a weekend of activities starting with a pot luck dinner tonight in the Senior Citizens Center of Gatesville.
Holly Tucker belts out a tune during Music At The Gap.

Holly Tucker belts out a tune during Music At The Gap.

Return to the Gap

News Staff
Tue, 06/17/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Music for young and old, from hip hop to traditional country to the latest country hits, filled the pavilion of Ogletree Gap and beyond as Music at the Gap made its return.

MHMR gets approval for Cove clinic

News Staff
Tue, 06/17/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Those in need of local mental health services are a step closer to staying within the city to receive services to improve their quality of life.