Copperas Cove, area locals sew masks to bolster supply of PPE for hospitals

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As healthcare professionals deal with the COVID-19 pandemic across the state and nation, they are facing another issue- a shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to protect them from the virus as they tend to patients.

Copperas Cove: Local information sources and hotlines in place

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Local information and updates   Inserted into today’s Copperas Cove Leader-Press is a free 12-page section on COVID-19 with information courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

Copperas Cove city council extends disaster declaration, votes down shelter in place order

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove City Council voted not to implement a Shelter In Place order during their emergency meeting held Thursday evening.

Local small businesses, self-employed cope with shutdowns and restrictions

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As more and more counties and cities in Texas implement shelter in place orders, some businesses have been either required to close or modify the way they operate.

Williams: Flattening the curve will help us beat an invisible enemy

By Congressman Roger Williams There is no getting past the fact that we are living in unique circumstances and uncertain times. Whether or not we personally have been touched by COVID-19, we cannot deny that a faceless anxiousness is felt on the global stage.

First COVID-19 case in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Coryell County was reported late on Tuesday by the Texas Department of Health Services website, with Deputy Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator Gary Young issuing a press release on Wednesday morning...

Copperas Cove mayor signs disaster declaration, city entities prepare to launch “Cove Cares” initiative to feed senior citizens

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday afternoon, Mayor Bradi Diaz signed a disaster declaration for the City of Copperas Cove, prior to the executive order going into effect that was issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday.

Copperas Cove mayor, city manager address COVID-19

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove’s mayor and city manager both addressed the COVID-19 pandemic and shared how the city will be responding during the Copperas Cove city council meeting held Tuesday.

Dollar General Announces First Hour of Operations to be Dedicated to Senior Customers

Special to Leader-Press   Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning Tuesday March 17, 2020.