🌱 Could a petition really force a recall vote on a Cove councilman?
Copperas Cove, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Copperas Cove! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a petition really force a recall vote on a Cove councilman?
- How Copperas Cove bulldozed Bryan 56-14 on Friday night
- How a Copperas Cove mom turned a GED into a college dream
Also on today's calendar: Refit Exercise Class and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with showers, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Is a Cove councilman getting recalled? Voters are gathering signatures to force a vote (kdhnews.com) — Copperas Cove voters are organizing a petition to recall Place 3 Councilman Howard Hawk, alleging his comments at a Sept. 1 meeting violated open meetings and free speech protections. If they gather enough verified signatures, the city charter requires a special recall election, likely in May 2027, giving residents a direct say in his future on the council. 
• Bryan falls to Copperas Cove 56-14 (kbtx.com) — Copperas Cove football fans can celebrate a dominant 56-14 road win over Bryan, powered by multiple first-half touchdowns from KJ Zieglar and a strong second-half surge at Bulldawg Stadium. The victory moves Copperas Cove to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in District 12-6A, keeping the Bulldawgs firmly in the district title chase.
• It's never too late to start something new (kdhnews.com) — A woman who grew up in Copperas Cove, where education was once a low priority, is now working toward a criminal justice degree after first earning her GED. Balancing full-time work and five children, she shares how small steps, family support, and determination helped her become a first-generation college student and encourages others in the area to return to school at any age.
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