Centex Local creates shirts to raise funds for local stylists, tattoo artists

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Although several businesses have begun the process of opening back up thanks to Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent Executive Order GA-18, there are still those such as hair stylists, nail technicians and tattoo artists who are unable to go back to work.

CCISD makes alternate plans for class of 2020 graduation ceremonies, parade

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A big day arrived for seniors at Copperas Cove High School on Monday, when students could go to the campus to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.

Texas reopening, county cases soar to 155, Cove mobile testing set for Monday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The positive cases of COVID-19 virus in Coryell County jumped to a total of 155 as reported on Thursday by Coryell County Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Harrell.

Crossroads students in Copperas Cove take advantage of pandemic, graduate early

Special to Leader-Press   Campuses are closed across the Copperas Cove Independent School District, but academic instruction continues and that is certainly true for Crossroads High School students who are using COVID-19 to graduate ahead of schedule.

Copperas Cove EDC board approves $110,000 business grant program

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Small businesses in Copperas Cove have been hit hard due to the pandemic, with some still remaining closed and still having bills to pay and jobs to save.

Some Cove businesses reopen, weigh in on service options

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Several retail businesses in Copperas Cove reopened Friday after Gov. Greg Abbott issued his recent Executive Order GA-16.

Governor Abbott Announces Phase One To Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols

  AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Copperas Cove EDC proposes grant aid for local small businesses

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Help for some Copperas Cove businesses impacted by the economic hardships due to COVID-19 could be on the way in the form of local grants.

Domestic violence, abuse calls on the increase compared to last year

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As people shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the concern for victims of domestic violence and child abuse is growing.

Coryell County COVID-19 cases remain at 75

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Saturday, the count of positive COVID-19 cases in Coryell County reached 75, with four more positive cases.