Cove News

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald As he drove up to the theater observing the graduates file outside the building preparing for their commencement, what seemed like a regular event changed for the worst in a matter of seconds.

" The relief is almost palpable. The families of Nashua area soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, are feeling relieved, and sympathetic, after spending a draining and stressful Thursday wondering if their loved ones were safe.

Herald photos/CATRINA RAWSON Becky Stirnkorb works on a flower arrangement as granddaughter Alayna Robinson, 2, looks on Oct.

Herald/David Morris Copperas Cove Drama Dawg volunteer Zach Todd, dressed as Death, waits for patrons to take a ride on the haunted hay trail at Ogletree Gap, Thursday evening.

Kera Danielle Martin, 22, devoted and loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, left this world to be with our Lord, Sunday, October 25, 2009.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - The money has been approved, the sign has been created, but the location is still unclear.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald The recreation center issue has found its way to onto the Copperas Cove City Council agenda once again.

By Matt Goodman Killeen Daily Herald As the sun slowly sets in the horizon of the economic recession, Central Texas nonprofit groups are scrutinizing their finances as public donations dwindle.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald FORT HOOD - Fighting against the elements, more than 600 cyclists braved the rain and cold temperatures for the two-day Fort Hood Challenge state championship race at Fort Hood.

Herald/CATRINA RAWSON Anti-abortion protesters Dan and Pat Galanffy of Killeen hold up signs as a part of Central Texas Voices for Lifea s event Sunday in Killeen.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald LAMPASAS - Students who have to walk to school along Big Divide Road will soon get school zone signs along the route some parents say is dangerous.

A Copperas Cove man will spend 18 months in federal prison for stealing money from an automatic teller machine.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald Even with the threat of rain, plans for three National Night Out neighborhood block parties in Copperas Cove resumed.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - In anticipation of the Karem's Shrine Circus this weekend, Copperas Cove will get a glimpse if what's in store Thursday evening.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - Overcast skies, wet roads and scattered showers didn't stop dozens of Cove residents from attending the 12th annual National Night Out Kick-Off Party Saturday.

By Jackie Stone Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - The words "For Sale" are on the marquee of downtown's Cove Theater, but the popcorn will keep popping for Coveites who want to catch a movie on weekends.

By Nick Talbot Killeen Daily Herald The first two times Copperas Cove and Harker Heights met on the tennis courts this season, it came down to the wire.

Herald/DAVID MORRIS Ann Farris makes her way through the crowd as she welcomes them to the fourth annual Business Womena s Exposition at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center Wednesday morning.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE - The budget was balanced when it was adopted nearly two weeks ago, but after a suggestion from a council member, city staff is researching the health insurance issue more in depth.

Jeffery Thomas Kartes, 45, Wausau, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at his home. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Jadwiga Kartes of Wausau; sister, Laura Gutowski of Wausau, and nephews, Jonathon Gutowski of Copperas Cove, Texas, Christopher Gutowski of Woodlawn, Tenn., Jordan Gutowski of Fort Stewart, Ga., Matthew Gutowski of Fort Polk, La., and ...