Cove News

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald The temperature was low and the wind was brisk, but dozens waited in line anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus.

By Alicia Lacy Killeen Daily Herald The developers of Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove are almost there.

By Matt Goodman Killeen Daily Herald City officials expect to see a much-needed boost in sales tax revenue in November and December because of soldiers returning home during the holiday season.

From staff reports The Blue Santa Program of Copperas Cove is gearing up for the holidays at its new home on Avenue E. The program collects new toys for children from infants up to 14 years old.

By Hailey Persinger Killeen Daily Herald Families across the nation will gather around their dining room tables Thursday to begin the holiday season with their loved ones; but for some, that tradition will not become reality.

By Rebecca LaFlure Killeen Daily Herald Sixth-grader Savannah Patton toured Las Vegas Wednesday before checking out the busy streets of Los Angeles.

Major Hasan Dined with 'Jihad Hobbyist' Friend of Accused Shooter Called Himself "Extremist," Watched Al-Qaeda Videos By MARK SCHONE, JOSEPH RHEE, MARY-ROSE ABRAHAM, and ANNA SCHECTER Nov.

Kathryn Barber, 81, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at an Abilene medical center.

By Victor O'Brien Killeen Daily Herald A 54-year-old Copperas Cove man died when his truck plummeted onto a highway embankment and rolled several times Friday.

The two-time District 25-4A individual champion and headliner of Killeen's three-straight team titles finally got through the Region IV meet.

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.