Events

Courtesy Photo - Optimist Club President Sandor Vegh recognizes Anthony Smith and Susan Ayres as the newest members of the Copperas Cove’s Optimist International Club during the June 16 meeting.

Courtesy Photo - Optimist Club President Sandor Vegh recognizes Anthony Smith and Susan Ayres as the newest members of the Copperas Cove’s Optimist International Club during the June 16 meeting.

Copperas Cove Optimist Club inducts new members

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Tue, 06/28/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Optimist International Club met on June 16. President Sandor Vegh opened the meeting. Club Member Frank Somera Jr.

Locals play golf to support LEEP

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Tue, 06/21/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Police Department and residents braved the heat and came out to the Hills of Cove Golf Course on Saturday to help raise money and show support for CCPD’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Mayor Frank Seffrood speaks during Friday’s city council workshop between the Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Mayor Frank Seffrood speaks during Friday’s city council workshop between the Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation.

Council hashes over MDD with EDC

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Tue, 06/21/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation had a workshop on Friday afternoon which included some tense moments, but the outcome resulted in a move to work together for the best interests of Copperas Cove.
COURTESY/SUSAN AYRES - Past District Vice President Mike Blount shares the achievements of the Excel club during the May 27 meeting. The club meets the second and fourth Friday of each month in the meeting room of Lil Tex restaurant.

COURTESY/SUSAN AYRES - Past District Vice President Mike Blount shares the achievements of the Excel club during the May 27 meeting. The club meets the second and fourth Friday of each month in the meeting room of Lil Tex restaurant.

Noon Exchange Club inducts newest members

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Tue, 06/14/2016 - 05:00
By SUSAN AYRES Special to Leader-Press   During the May 27 Noon Exchange Club Meeting, the guest speaker, Past District Vice President Mike Blount, shared the many achievements of the Copperas Cove High School’s Excel Club.
CCLP/DAVID HARDIN - The Heather Dale Band performed at the Copperas Cove Public Library on Friday night, Cove residents were treated to Irish and Celtic music.

CCLP/DAVID HARDIN - The Heather Dale Band performed at the Copperas Cove Public Library on Friday night, Cove residents were treated to Irish and Celtic music.

Heather Dale Band holds concert at library

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Tue, 06/14/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Friday night at the Copperas Cove Public Library, locals were treated to the music of the Heather Dale Band, the third concert for the band in Copperas Cove.   Heather Dale is a Canadian recording artist and touring musician.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Kayla Wilson takes a selfie on stage with her senior class during the commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Bell County Expo Center.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Kayla Wilson takes a selfie on stage with her senior class during the commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Bell County Expo Center.

CCHS graduates 491

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Tue, 06/07/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove High School class of 2016 bid farewell to school days and crossed the stage to receive their high school diplomas at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton on Friday night.

A Moonlit Garden

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Fri, 06/03/2016 - 05:00
When I was outdoors the other night, I noticed how bright the yard looked with the full moon shining. I began to visualize a moonlit garden. It could be a place where you could relax and feel stress free after a long busy day.   Let’s think about this white garden.

Students, teachers honored at Education Foundation’s Walk of Fame

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Fri, 06/03/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Civic Center was decked out for an evening under the stars, with strings of lights and a red carpet, as the Copperas Cove Education Foundation recognized members of the class of 2016 with its annual Senior Walk of Fame.