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Fall sport practices are beginning. Are the players ready? Is the team prepared to do what it takes to win the good fight? At this time of year, we often hear it is time to begin the new season. Some more experienced coaches may say it is time to...

With school reopening, Abbott sets off another debate over whether local or state officials are in control

Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott moved to block local health authorities from shutting down classrooms before the school year has started. Since then, he has repeatedly said he is trusting local school leaders to decide whether and how to bring students...

Nearly 20% of all coronavirus deaths in Texas were reported in the past week

The Texas Tribune is using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services to track how many people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day. The state data comes from 57 city and county health departments, about 600...

Cove releases new football schedule

Copperas Cove High School has released its revised football schedule for the 2020 season. The Dawgs will travel to Leander Vandergrift for a scrimmage Sept. 18. The Bulldawgs will take on Waxahachie in the first game of the season at home on Sept....

Cove firefighter dies from cancer

A Copperas Cove firefighter lost his battle with cancer this week. Jose Alberto Negrete died Tuesday after having been diagnosed with lymphoma. He was 30. “It is with great sadness to inform the public of the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Jose...

Will there be two-a-days?

In recent years, across the country, two-a-day practices have been banned. Is this helpful preparing athletes for fall sports competition? Or is this a way to try to prevent some coaches from over working their student-athletes and endangering lives...

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Browning Garden Club resuming meetings

The Browning Community Garden Club of Kempner will hold its annual membership drive on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Brick Oven Restaurant in Kempner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

With school reopening, Abbott sets off another debate over whether local or state officials are in control

Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott moved to block local health authorities from shutting down classrooms before the school year has started.

By Aliyya Swaby And Cassandra Pollock The Texas Tribune

Nearly 20% of all coronavirus deaths in Texas were reported in the past week

The Texas Tribune is using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services to track how many people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day.

By The Texas Tribune

Sports

Then there is the finish line

Fall sport practices are beginning. Are the players ready? Is the team prepared to do what it takes to win the good fight?

By Jack Welch From The Bleachers

Fishing Report

Austin – GOOD. Water lightly stained; 88 degrees; 0.52 low. Largemouth bass are slow on deep diving crankbaits, chatter baits, and Texas-rigged craws along roadbeds, boat docks, bluffs, and rocks.