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Procession held in honor of retired Cove deputy fire chief
By Matt McGovern at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - The family of retired Copperas Cove Deputy Chief Michael Fleming, along with members of the Copperas Cove Fire Department, escorted him through the city one final time on Friday morning. According to the city, Deputy Chief Fleming dedicated 34 years of faithful ser...
Key takeaway According to the city, Deputy Chief Fleming dedicated 34 years of faithful service to the Copperas Cove Fire Department.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - The family of retired Copperas Cove Deputy Chief Michael Fleming, along with members of the Copperas Cove Fire Department, escorted him through the city one final time on Friday morning. According to the city, Deputy Chief Fleming dedicated 34 years of faithful ser...
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