Events

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Julie Moser and Jen Reynolds award medals to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the Pink Warrior Angels’ 2nd Annual Pink Warrior Dash 5k run/walk. Alex Wilson came in 1st, Christian Riedenaur came in 2nd, and Chellie Cannon came in 3rd.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT - Julie Moser and Jen Reynolds award medals to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the Pink Warrior Angels’ 2nd Annual Pink Warrior Dash 5k run/walk. Alex Wilson came in 1st, Christian Riedenaur came in 2nd, and Chellie Cannon came in 3rd.

Warriors in pink run/walk for a cause

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Tue, 10/18/2016 - 05:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of men and women decked out in pink showed their support for breast cancer awareness by participating in the Pink Warrior Angels’ 2nd Annual Pink Warrior Dash 5k run/ walk.   The 5k took place at the Copperas Cove City Park Saturday morning.

School board to hold monthly meeting tonight

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Tue, 10/11/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the administration board room, located at 703 W. Ave. D.
CCLP/FILE - Eco Harvest has interactive, hands-on exhibits along with information to show how to live more environmentally friendly.

CCLP/FILE - Eco Harvest has interactive, hands-on exhibits along with information to show how to live more environmentally friendly.

Seventh annual Eco Harvest set for Friday, Saturday

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Tue, 10/11/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Keeping the world green and clean—being a superhero—is the theme of this weekend's seventh annual Eco Harvest, sponsored by Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Residents dance in the street during during Saturday night’s National Night Out Kickoff Party held in downtown Copperas Cove. The two-hour event had games, activities, door prizes, and food. The event is held annually prior to National Night Out.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Residents dance in the street during during Saturday night’s National Night Out Kickoff Party held in downtown Copperas Cove. The two-hour event had games, activities, door prizes, and food. The event is held annually prior to National Night Out.

National Night Out kickoff party held downtown

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Tue, 10/04/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Hundreds headed to downtown Copperas Cove for the National Night Out kickoff party on Saturday night.
CCISD/COURTESY PHOTO - Clements/Parsons Elementary Malaiyuh Floyd Walters and Assiya Turner show off their freshly painted faces with Walters as a lion and Turner as Spiderman. The two girls each earned 100 Bee Bucks, a school currency for good behavior,

CCISD/COURTESY PHOTO - Clements/Parsons Elementary Malaiyuh Floyd Walters and Assiya Turner show off their freshly painted faces with Walters as a lion and Turner as Spiderman. The two girls each earned 100 Bee Bucks, a school currency for good behavior,

Teacher’s talent becomes reward for students

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Tue, 10/04/2016 - 05:00
By JERA FREEMAN Special to Leader-Press   Jessica Johnson sat very still, hardly containing the excitement inside herself. But she knew that one sudden move could ruin the masterpiece.
Courtesy Photo - A new Excel Club in Copperas Cove was officially recognized on September 16. Its members consist of local teens who are schooled at home as well as several who attend high school. The H.U.T.S. Excel Club is the second to be sponsored by the Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove.

Courtesy Photo - A new Excel Club in Copperas Cove was officially recognized on September 16. Its members consist of local teens who are schooled at home as well as several who attend high school. The H.U.T.S. Excel Club is the second to be sponsored by the Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove.

New Excel Club created

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Tue, 09/27/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   There is a new Excel Club in Copperas Cove. The High School United Teen Service (H.U.T.S.) Excel was officially recognized on September 16. The Club elected officers and received their National Exchange pins from District Director Geraldine Lorio.
Courtesy Photo - Khrystal Westeen and Arin Newberry were inducted into the Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove on September 16. LEFT to RIGHT: Sponsor Past President Sandor Vegh, Khrystal Westeen, Arin Newberry and Sponsor Past Secretary Pat Thomas.

Courtesy Photo - Khrystal Westeen and Arin Newberry were inducted into the Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove on September 16. LEFT to RIGHT: Sponsor Past President Sandor Vegh, Khrystal Westeen, Arin Newberry and Sponsor Past Secretary Pat Thomas.

Exchange club to hold Golden Deeds banquet

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Tue, 09/27/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on September 16 at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Inez Faison called the meeting to order and Dr. Parker Bogue offered the invocation.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - DECA Club member Ariana Wilson helps load donated food items after a food drive held at Walmart on Friday. The club collected food for the CCHS weekend food backpack program to help fellow CCHS students in need.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - DECA Club member Ariana Wilson helps load donated food items after a food drive held at Walmart on Friday. The club collected food for the CCHS weekend food backpack program to help fellow CCHS students in need.

After four years, student food pantry still going strong

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Tue, 09/20/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove High School DECA club focuses on future business leaders and marketing projects. However, the students in the club also try to help fellow students along with volunteer in the community.   On Friday from 3-8 p.m.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - John Moltz adds syrup to his pancakes during Saturday morning’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast held by the Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge. The event served as a fundraiser for the lodge’s community service projects.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - John Moltz adds syrup to his pancakes during Saturday morning’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast held by the Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge. The event served as a fundraiser for the lodge’s community service projects.

Masonic Lodge raises funds, volunteers in community

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Tue, 09/20/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595-Af & AM has been in existence since 1884, and its current membership is looking for ways to be more active in serving the local community.