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Ogletree Gap transformed to Pawzapolooza

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Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Hundreds of animals and their owners converged on the Ogletree Gap Park pavilion for the inaugural Pawzapolooza Saturday, competing in activates while being informed on the proper maintenance and care of the animals by the staff of the Double E Rescue Ranch.

Petition signing set for Dave’s

News Staff
Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The bid to allow liquor sales inside the Copperas Cove City limits begins tonight as Dave’s Sports Bar and Grill openstheir patio for a petition signing starting at 6 p.m. to seek the interest of the community in adding a liquor option to the November ballot.
Ed Thompson ends the theme of the year One Voice, United in Prayer National Day of Prayer with the blowing of the Shofar. (Left to Right) Back: Azeita Taylor, Polo Enriquez, and Pastor Gary Hocker.

Ed Thompson ends the theme of the year One Voice, United in Prayer National Day of Prayer with the blowing of the Shofar. (Left to Right) Back: Azeita Taylor, Polo Enriquez, and Pastor Gary Hocker.

Day of Prayer

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Fri, 05/02/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The site of the new City Council Chambers was included in a blessing at yesterday’s National Day of Prayer observation in Copperas Cove, with the theme of “One Voice United in Prayer.

Ogletree Gap site of first Pawzapolooza

News Staff
Fri, 05/02/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   The inaugural Pawzapalooza, a day for dogs and their families, is set for tomorrow at the Ogletree Gap pavilion from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., rain or shine.
The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Care Clinic to the city with a ribbon cutting Friday.

The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Care Clinic to the city with a ribbon cutting Friday.

Pilot program launched

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Tue, 04/29/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   Citizens of Copperas Cove now have a new reason for a trip to Wal-Mart as the corporate executives, employeesand community leaders cut the ribbon officially opening the pilot program Care Clinic inside the store.

Citizens Police Academy feeds staff lunch

News Staff
Tue, 04/29/2014 - 05:00
BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN   Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Copperas Cove honored Police Officers with a luncheon at the police department Friday. “This is our way of telling the police officers how much we appreciate their hard work and to say thank you,” said alumni member Chuck Holley.

Day of Prayer Thursday

News Staff
Tue, 04/29/2014 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL   Covites are invited to take some time to pray together on Thursday during annual observance of the 63rd National Day of Prayer.
Copperas Cove Animal Control officers saw a 300 percent increase in black in color pet adoptions during the free week that began Monday.

Copperas Cove Animal Control officers saw a 300 percent increase in black in color pet adoptions during the free week that began Monday.

Get out of jail free

News Staff
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 05:00
By DAVID MORRIS   The Copperas Cove Animal Control officers have seen a 300 percent increase in black colored animals being adopted over the last week thanks to their recent push for adoptions while waving the adoption fees. Dogs adopt out at $20 per animal with cats being claimed at $15.
Emergency Management Coordinator and Deputy Fire Chief, Gary D. Young views the weather station data from his computer in his office.

Emergency Management Coordinator and Deputy Fire Chief, Gary D. Young views the weather station data from his computer in his office.

Up to the minute weather

News Staff
Fri, 04/25/2014 - 05:00
BY KERRI CHRISTENSEN   The city has implemented a new weather station to keep citizens up-to-date on current weather information at the fire department located at 415 S. Main St.