Copperas Cove elementary school student keeps kids reading during pandemic

Special to Leader-Press   Wish, One and Only Ivan, Because of Winn-Dixie. These are just a few of the favorite books of Williams/Ledger Elementary third grader Noah Spitzer who will read anything he gets his hands on.

Coryell County COVID-19 cases reach 75

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

CCISD campuses to stay closed for remainder of school year, Gov. Abbott reopening state parks and some business services

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent District will remained closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a noon press conference on Friday, during which he made the announcement.

Copperas Cove, Coryell County, district courts modifying operations during pandemic

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    With the need to practice social distancing, the local courts are modifying the way they operate, with trials being held virtually and other important court business being moved online.

Coryell County positive COVID-19 cases reach 70 on Thursday

 By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The first fatality of COVID-19 in Coryell County was confirmed on Tuesday morning by Bob Harrell, Coryell County Emergency Management Coordinator.

One month in, off-campus learning has students in daily routine

Special to Leader-Press   Shannoda Gilbert rolls her students out of bed bright and early as she would on any regular school day. With four children ranging from elementary through high school, Gilbert keeps her children in a routine with school work being the top priority.

CCHS graduating seniors “adopted” by community

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   As the weeks of staying at home due to COVID-19 drag on, high school seniors are facing an uncertain time regarding class work, graduation and more.

Copperas Cove has first COVID-19 fatality

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The first fatality in Coryell County is a Copperas Cove man in his 70s, who passed away at AdventHealth Central Texas. This was confirmed on Tuesday morning by Bob Harrell, Coryell County Emergency Management Coordinator.

Businesses face closures and losses due to COVID-19, Congressman weighs in on district business concerns

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   While grocery and convenience stores and similar establishments continue to be open in Copperas Cove, numerous small businesses have shuttered their doors, while riding out the wave of the COVID-19 virus as it reaches into Central Texas.

Coryell County Hospital official expresses concerns over TDCJ COVID-19 numbers

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Coryell County commissioners held their first regular meeting for the month of April on Monday, with Dr.