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Copperas Cove ISD Reopens Elementary Year After Flooding
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Robert Lopez , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the school's reopening and the repairs that took place can be found through local news sources, including FOX 44.
Repairs at a local elementary school have been completed. The school, which serves the Copperas Cove area, was closed due to damage from heavy rainfall. Students and faculty were relocated during this time.
The closure occurred after significant flooding in the spring. An emergency declaration was made by the school district's board prior to the flooding, in anticipation of potential repairs. Further information about the school's reopening and the repairs that took place can be found through local news sources, including FOX 44.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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