KEMPNER — Fried, scrambled, and poached kackleberries, slapjacks, the Yardbird, and a Cheese Cow Patty are among the homestyle menu items made from scratch and fresh ingredients at the newly
The game of bingo was unveiled at a carnival in 1929. The setting was not much different on Saturday when the Copperas Cove Five Hills royalty introduced bingo at the annual Rabbit Fest to benefit research to find a cure for Alzheimerâs disease and dementia in senior citizens.
Young Miss Five Hills Emily Kimball hosted the games of bingo in honor of Grandma Tru who has suffered with Alzheimerâs disease for more than five years and no longer recognizes her teenage granddaughter.
âWe raised money and awareness for Alzheimerâs and dementia research to help fight a disease that not only affects my family, but many others too,â Kimball said. âAbsolutely, I did want to raise money for my chosen cause. But this is also about providing a service to our community and supporting the Rabbit Fest.â
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COPPERAS COVE â The rides â and the rabbits â are back at Copperas Cove City Park.
The 41st annual Rabbit Fest began with Appreciation Night at City Park on Thursday, and the event filled with music, carnival rides, food and more is continuing through Sunday.
Ross Oliver, Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce president, and Bradi Diaz, Copperas Cove mayor, commenced the event by welcoming visitors and thanking sponsors.
âI want to welcome you to the 41st Rabbit Fest,â Oliver said. âAnd a special thank you because last year we didnât get to have it, so this year has double meaning so, this is the 40th and the 41st.â
With the return of the Copperas Cove Rabbit Fest after an absence last year due to the pandemic, volunteers have seized the opportunity to add family events to the annual