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Soldier Found Unresponsive In Barracks Dies At Local Hospital
A 21-year-old Fort Hood private found unresponsive in his barracks room later died at a local hospital, the post said Monday.
Deployed Soldier’s Canine Companion Needs Temporary Home
A deployed soldier’s dog is in need of a home temporarily as it awaits its master’s return.
Local Man Charged In Nearly A Dozen Burglaries
A man arrested on an outstanding warrant earlier this week has been charged in connection with nearly a dozen local burglaries.
Copperas Cove: Boy Attacked At Local School, Mom Says
Copperas Cove police are investigating a report that an 11-year-old boy was assaulted at a local school.
Copperas Cove: ISD Gets Outside Help To Find New Superintendent
The Copperas Cove School Board has voted to spend $10,000 to hire a consulting firm to aid in the search for a new superintendent.
Woman Cut From Wreckage After Crash Taken To Local Hospital
A woman who had to be cut from the wreckage after a one-car accident Thursday was taken to a local hospital.
Weekend Crash Leaves Fort Hood Soldier Dead, 3 Women Hurt
A Fort Hood soldier died and three women were injured in a one-vehicle crash in Williamson County.
Copperas Cove: Laptop Stolen From Home
A laptop computer was reported stolen from a home over the weekend in Copperas Cove.
Copperas Cove: TV Stolen Over The Weekend
A TV was reported stolen from a Copperas Cove Residence are Saturday.
Copperas Cove: Special Meeting To Discuss Superintendent's Resignation
A special CCISD School Board meeting has been slated for Wednesday to discuss all things pertaining to Superintendent Dr. Rose Cameron's resignation.
Super Bowl Brings In Big Business For Local Restaurants
While the Super Bowl took place hundreds of miles away in Indianapolis, local businesses were still able to reap the rewards.
Commander Of Fort Hood’s 13th ESC Dies In Afghanistan
The commander of Fort Hood’s 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) died Friday in Afghanistan, evidently of natural causes.
Court-Martial Of Accused Fort Hood Gunman Delayed
A military judge Thursday delayed the start of the court-martial of accused Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Hasan.
2012-14 UIL Reclassification & Realignment Information
The University Interscholastic League released its reclassification and realignment plan Thursday morning.
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Copperas Cove: Jewelry Stolen From Home
Over $700 of jewelry was reported stolen from a Copperas Cove residence Tuesday night.
Squatters Move Into Fort Hood Family's Home; Sell Personal Items
Two people are accused of breaking into a Fort Hood couple's home and selling personal items in a garage sale.
Copperas Cove: 45 Soldiers Serve Local Homeless Shelter
Forty-five soldiers from Fort Hood will be volunteering at the Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter on Saturday.
Copperas Cove: Students Needed For Youth Advisory Council
Copperas Cove students in grades of 8-12 are needed to serve on the Youth Advisory Council.
Copperas Cove: Thieves Grab Some Beer While Lifting A Laptop
Beer and a laptop computer were reported stolen from a Copperas Cove residence on Wednesday.
Heavy Rain Damages Low Water Crossing Forcing Road Closure
Heavy rain overnight damaged an area low water crossing, forcing a road closure that could last for six months.
Copperas Cove: Laptop Stolen From Local Home
A laptop computer was reported stolen from a Copperas Cove residence on Sunday.
Copperas Cove: Thieves Steal Barbie Doll, Electronics
Electronics, photographs and a Marilyn Monroe Barbie doll were reported stolen from a Copperas Cove residence on Saturday.
Copperas Cove: Man Charged In Electric Meter Theft
A Copperas Cove man was in the Coryell County Jail Monday charged in the theft of an electric meter in an alleged attempt to get free electric service.
Copperas Cove: Electronics Stolen From Home
A TV, two laptops, and video game equipment was reported stolen from a Copperas Cove residence Thursday.
Central Texas Fugitive Arrested After 2 Years On The Run
A Central Texas fugitive who was on the run for more than two years was in custody Friday.
Copperas Cove: 30 Water Meter Covers Stolen
Police are investigating after thieves stole 30 iron water meter covers in a local neighborhood.
New Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Central Texas Cop
A local police officer who was arrested last week and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child in an incident involving a teenage girl was arrested Thursday again on new charges.
Local Man Arrested After Six Residents Threatened With A Knife
A 43-year-old man was jailed after six residents told police they were threatened with a lock-blade knife during an argument at a local residence.
Copperas Cove: Three Guns Stolen In Home Burglary
Two rifles, a pistol and some electronics were reported stolen Saturday in Copperas Cove.
Copperas Cove: Two A/C Units Stolen Tuesday
Copperas Cove Police are looking for air conditioning thieves.
Suspicious Letters Force HazMat Responses in Two Central Texas Cities
The Killeen Water Office and the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce office were targets Monday of suspicious letters that forced the evacuation of one and the lockdown of another.
Cove Names Durham New Basketball Coach
Teresa Durham has been named the new head girl's basketball coach at Copperas Cove High School.
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Campus Police Respond To Gun Threat, But No Weapon Found
Central Texas College campus police responded to a report of a man with a gun on campus Monday but after an investigation no weapon was found.
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CCISD Hires Principal For House Creek Elementary School
Larea Gamble has been named principal of the new House Creek Elementary School in Copperas Cove.
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Texas Soldier Killed In Afganistan
The Department of Defense has reported an Austin native was killed in combat in Afganistan
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Retired Army Captain Killed In Fiery Crash Saturday
A 66-year-old retired Army captain died Saturday morning in the fiery crash of a single-engine plane in rural Coryell County.
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15 Injured Survivors Of Fort Hood Shooting Remain In Hospitals
Fifteen of the 29 injured survivors of the Fort Hood shooting remain in hospitals and four of them are in intensive care, post officials said Wednesday.
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12 More Swine Flu Cases Confirmed In Central Texas
Twelve more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Central Texas, pushing the total in the region to more than 110 including confirmed cases in a local school and a city-run day camp.
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Texas Wildfire Death Toll Rises
Another death has been reported as wildfires continue to rage across the state after a deadly and devastating day during which fires scorched 90,000 acres in Central and North Texas.
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Waco's Week for Autism Raises Awareness and Funds
April is Autism Awareness Month, April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and the week of April 13-19 is Waco's Week for Autism. The weekend of April 18 and 19 will see several events in Waco raising money and awareness to benefit programs for local families who have children with autism.
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“Autism in Action” to host UMHB Art Day
The TSTC Waco Student Government Association’s program “Autism in Action” continues on Saturday, March 29, at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.
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Annual Open House Scheduled at TSTC Waco
Community invited to tour TSTC Waco April 4 and 5.
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False statement from Hillary Clinton
I was stationed at Camp bedrock, Bosnia when Sen. Clinton Landed for her visit. There was no sniper fire during her visit to the 212th MASH
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Free RFID training for small businesses
Small businesses can get customized training in Radio Frequency Identification
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Enlow snags top honors with winning design
Student designs college mascot.
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AUSA and Operation Life Transformed Unite to Support Caregivers and Spouses
Operation Life Transformed (OLT) is a non profit organization run by active duty military spouses one of which is the care giver of a war wounded soldier stationed at Ft. Hood going through recovery. OLT seeks to provide funding for rapid certification programs for military spouses and caregivers nationwide. At this time OLT has given out 12 scholarship since December, 5 of which have been to Ft Hood spouses.
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Tis The Season For Dumping Your Unwanted Pets
My sister and I run an unofficial pet rescue operation. We would love to be put out of business by responsible owners who have their pets spayed or neutered.
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Birthday Girl
Snow on Birthday
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Beautiful Snow in Riesel
Small pictorial of snow covered, small town, USA.
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Snow Play fun before school
Last Updated: 11:41 AM 03/07/08 - The Date is wrong but it was such a nice sight to wake up to some Snow.

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Soldier Found Unresponsive In Barracks Dies At Local Hospital A 21-year-old Fort Hood private found unresponsive in his barracks room later died at a local hospital, the post said Monday. (Full Story)
Deployed Soldier’s Canine Companion Needs Temporary Home A deployed soldier’s dog is in need of a home temporarily as it awaits its master’s return. (Full Story)
Local Man Charged In Nearly A Dozen Burglaries A man arrested on an outstanding warrant earlier this week has been charged in connection with nearly a dozen local burglaries. (Full Story)
Copperas Cove: Boy Attacked At Local School, Mom Says Copperas Cove police are investigating a report that an 11-year-old boy was assaulted at a local school. (Full Story)
Copperas Cove: ISD Gets Outside Help To Find New Superintendent The Copperas Cove School Board has voted to spend $10,000 to hire a consulting firm to aid in the search for a new superintendent. (Full Story)
Woman Cut From Wreckage After Crash Taken To Local Hospital A woman who had to be cut from the wreckage after a one-car accident Thursday was taken to a local hospital. (Full Story)
Weekend Crash Leaves Fort Hood Soldier Dead, 3 Women Hurt A Fort Hood soldier died and three women were injured in a one-vehicle crash in Williamson County. (Full Story)
Copperas Cove: Laptop Stolen From Home A laptop computer was reported stolen from a home over the weekend in Copperas Cove. (Full Story)
Copperas Cove: TV Stolen Over The Weekend A TV was reported stolen from a Copperas Cove Residence are Saturday. (Full Story)
Copperas Cove: Special Meeting To Discuss Superintendent's Resignation A special CCISD School Board meeting has been slated for Wednesday to discuss all things pertaining to Superintendent Dr. Rose Cameron's resignation. (Full Story)
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