Area high school bands converge on Cove for regional contest

By DEBORAH KELLEY Special to Leader-Press   The annual UIL Region 8 High School 5A-6A Concert and Sight Reading Contest kicks off next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12- 13, at the Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans receives check

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans of Copperas Cove came together for its monthly meeting, which is held on the first Saturday of every month.

Crowds flock to Lampasas for annual Bloomin’ Fest

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Lampasas courthouse square teemed with shoppers on Saturday for the 15th annual Bloomin’ Fest.

Annual Bloomin’ Fest returns to Lampasas Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Gardeners and green thumbs will get a chance to check out the latest in plants and gardening wares, along with crafts and more at the 15th annual Bloomin’ Fest tomorrow.   Kicking off at 9 a.m., the event goes until 5 p.m.

Cove Art Lab holds second open mic night

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Cove Art Lab, located at the former site of John’s Java House, was filled with the sounds of oldies, contemporary music, along with original tunes played on acoustic guitars on Saturday night.

Diamondback Jubilee set for this weekend

Special to Leader-Press   The 46th Annual Lometa Lions Club Diamondback Jubilee is set for March 25 and 26 at Lometa Regional Park, located at US Highway 183, just south of Lometa.   Free mutton busting will kick off the event on Friday at 7 p.m.

Soup kitchen holds first ever chili cook-off

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Several months ago, Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen director Patrick Richardson put out the call to see who had the best chili and three responded to the challenge.

Five Hills Art Festival set for Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Five Hills Art Guild is hosting “Body of Art,” the inaugural Five Hills Art Festival on Saturday, March 19 at Cove Terrace Shopping Center.    The free event runs from noon until 8 p.m.

Cove Art Lab

Mindy Desmond leads the Perfect Painting Party held at VFW Post 8577 last week. The three-hour class included snacks and all supplies for those who attended. Desmond owns and operates the Cove Art Lab.   To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.

Wild West Night raises money for local charities

By CHUCK TAYLOR Cove Leader-Press   This past Friday evening, the Wild West Night descended upon Club Hood. This annual fundraising event is hosted by the Fort Hood Spouses’ Club.