51% of CCISD student enrollment heads back to campus on Tuesday

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The first day of the 2020-2021 school year for more than 8,000 students in Copperas Cove Independent School District will begin Tuesday morning.

Coryell County numbers increase, unconfirmed 5th COVID-19 death

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On Friday afternoon, Coryell County updated its COVID-19 tracker to show that there were 408 total cases in the county, with 264 active cases, down from 305 active cases on Thursday. A total of 143 have recovered in Coryell County, up from 93 on Thursday.

Copperas Cove pastor speaks after five members of church test positive for COVID-19

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    At least five members of a Copperas Cove church have tested positive for COVID-19, after an out-of-town guest pastor’s visit July 27-29.

Coryell County Jail has first positive COVID-19 test

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Coryell County has first positive test for COVID-19 in the Coryell County Jail. In a press release issued by the Coryell County Office of Emergency Management and County Judge Roger, Miller, at 5:07 p.m.

Copperas Cove ISD receives PPE from the state prior to campuses reopening

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   With school districts across the state of Texas preparing to reopen campuses for the 2020-2021 school year, they face the task of helping keep students and staff safe and healthy from the COVID-19 virus.

Coryell County closes out July with 377 total COVID-19 cases

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The month of July 2020 saw a total of 237 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus within Coryell County, as per the tracker on the Coryell County website.

Cove ISD increases mental health services as students return to school

Special to Leader-Press    The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures implemented by the state of Texas and the world have caused disruptions to daily routines.

Copperas Cove locals can hold larger public gatherings of more than 10, must apply for mayoral approval

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As of July 3, outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people in public places or at local businesses are prohibited by Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28.

More than 200 of Coryell County’s positive COVID-19 cases reported July 1-29

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The majority of Coryell County’s confirmed positive cases of the COVID-19 virus were reported during the first 29 days of the month—211 in total out of 356 as of Wednesday.

Copperas Cove case count rises, fewer than 100 active cases in city

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    During the Monday morning meeting of the Coryell County commissioners, Coryell County released its most recent update for COVID-19 virus cases.