Gov. Abbott: State agencies, publicly funded entities cannot require COVID-19 vaccine “passports”

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order that prohibits state agencies or political subdivisions in Texas, such as counties, cities, and school districts from requiring a “vaccine passport” as a condition to receive services based on an...

COVID-19 vaccination availability expands to all adults statewide

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Yesterday, March 29, the state of Texas opened up COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to those age 16 and up.  To assist individuals looking for a local appointment to receive a vaccine, the state has launched an online scheduler at  https://getthevaccine.dshs.

Thursday marks one year since first positive COVID-19 case in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Thursday, March 25, marks one year ago that the city of Copperas Cove announced its first positive case of COVID-19 within the city limits.

CCISD board approves employee winter storm wages, parent speaks out against masks

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing missed wages to employees who were unable to work during Winter Storm Uri last month and additional compensation to the essential employees who came in to work...

Copperas Cove ISD administers vaccines to staff

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   For hundreds of Copperas Cove Independent School District teachers and other staff members, receiving the Covid vaccination is a huge relief and a step towards returning to normal.

Senior titleholder continues work for residents as nursing homes open to visitors

Special to Leader-Press    Copperas Cove Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility opened its doors to visitors again on Monday, March 8, but there are limitations.  No more than two visitors per family per week and all visitors must show proof of a negative COVID test within 14 days of each visit.

Copperas Cove to continue face covering requirement inside city facilities

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Monday, the City of Copperas Cove announced its plans in light of last week’s announcement by Gov. Greg Abbott to rescind the statewide requirement to wear face coverings starting Wednesday, March 10.

Copperas Cove ISD announces continuation of face coverings

Special to Leader-Press   After consulting with Coryell County medical professionals and local emergency management officials, Copperas Cove ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Burns announced on Friday that face coverings will continue to be required for both students and staff in the district.

Governor Abbott lifts mask mandates, expands business capacity to 100%

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On today, March 2, Texas Independence Day, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he was issuing Executive Order GA-34, which lifts the statewide mask mandate and also permits businesses to open to 100 percent effective Wednesday, March 10.

Coryell restaurants, other businesses may expand capacity back to 75%

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  This week, the office of Coryell County Judge Roger Miller received notification from the Texas Department of State Health Services that Trauma Service Area L no longer met the definition of an area with high hospitalizations for COVID-19 as of Tuesday, Feb. 9.