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Cove library to hold medieval blacksmith demo

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Tue, 06/17/2014 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT   This Wednesday, the Copperas Cove Public Library will host an interactive Medieval Blacksmithing demonstration in their east parking lot from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. The event will offer a hands-on demonstration of medieval blacksmithing techniques.
Cub scouts from Pack 252 in Copperas Cove work on building bird houses during arts and crafts Monday during the week long Cub Scout Day Camp on the campus of Central Texas College.

Cub scouts from Pack 252 in Copperas Cove work on building bird houses during arts and crafts Monday during the week long Cub Scout Day Camp on the campus of Central Texas College.

Knights of the Round table

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Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Alchemist, Basilisk, Court Jesters, Dragons, Elves, Fairy Princesses and Gargoyles took turns building crafts, shooting arrows, swimming and visiting the planetarium during the week-long day camp that wraps up today with a renaissancefestival on the campus  of Central...
Copperas Cove H-E-B Plus! General Manger Tim Smith presents Julian Hartley with a certificate honoring him for his service in the military.

Copperas Cove H-E-B Plus! General Manger Tim Smith presents Julian Hartley with a certificate honoring him for his service in the military.

Operation Appreciation honors H-E-B veterans

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Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Veteran partners of H-EB Plus! were honored Tuesday during the second annual Operation Appreciation. Shoppers and partners alike paused from their routine as H-E-B Plus!

The Network clears final hurdle in liquor petition

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Fri, 06/13/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Members of The Network received their petition to add the option for liquor sales inside the city limits back from the city staff on Wednesday and immediately began work on collecting signatures.
Dr. Karen Harrison speaks to the crowd as she welcomes visitors to the clinic during the ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday.

Dr. Karen Harrison speaks to the crowd as she welcomes visitors to the clinic during the ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday.

Open for business

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Tue, 06/10/2014 - 05:00
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   The first Baylor Scott & White facility in the Copperas Cove area is now open to patients, providing people with closer to home health care. The complex will highlight different services including regular primary care and women’s health. Ray Harrison, M.D.

TAPR to be topic of public hearing before meeting

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Tue, 06/10/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The Board of Trustees for Copperas Cove Independent school District will meet in the board room of the administration building tonight starting at 6:45 p.m. A public hearing to discuss Index Five of the Texas Academic Performance report (TAPR) at 6 p.m.

458 honor principal with pencils

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Tue, 06/10/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Fears and nerves were replaced with cheers and tears as the class of 2014 made their way to the Bell County Expo Center floor for their commencement exercises Friday evening.
Larry Brooks, owner of Larry’s Bike Shop of Cove says when it comes to his bikes, “I’m like a used Ferrari or Mercedes dealer.

Larry Brooks, owner of Larry’s Bike Shop of Cove says when it comes to his bikes, “I’m like a used Ferrari or Mercedes dealer.

Love for bikes keeps Larry’s downtown for 30 years

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Fri, 06/06/2014 - 11:17
By KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Offering free estimates, Larry’s Bike Shop of Copperas Cove has been open since 1979 with only one owner and operator, Larry Brooks. Located at 109 E Avenue E. Brooks, 68 opened up his doors when he was 33 years old because to him bicycles are environmentally friendly.
Yvonne Hoffchen, Elementary Teacher of the Year, works at the white board as she instructs. Hoffchen is an educator at Martin Walker Elementary School.

Yvonne Hoffchen, Elementary Teacher of the Year, works at the white board as she instructs. Hoffchen is an educator at Martin Walker Elementary School.

Educators of the Year

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Fri, 06/06/2014 - 11:15
By Olga Pena-Gaede   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees will be honoring the 2014 Educators of the Year at its regular board meeting on June 10. Each campus teacher of the year, as well as four district-wide honorees will be recognized for their excellence in teaching.