CCISD holds third annual autism walk at S.C. Lee

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   It was a cloudy Thursday afternoon and despite the chances for rain, it did not deter many participants from coming out and showing their support for autism awareness.   This year’s event was held at S.C.

Competitors ‘hop to it’ at rabbit show

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Rabbit Fest just wasn’t the same without a rabbit show.

Cove’s first Science Olympiad challenges students

By JERA FREEMAN Special to Leader-Press   The days of students creating a paper airplane to fly across the classroom to disrupt a lesson have changed dramatically, and students are actually encouraged to build the paper contraptions all in the name of science.

Liquor petition deadline in less than two weeks

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Network is a group of local citizens and business owners who are trying to gather enough signatures on a petition to place the option for the sale of liquor and mixed alcoholic beverages in Copperas Cove on the November 2016 ballot.

Cove builders win 10 awards at 51st annual Parade of Homes

By SHANNON MYRES Cove Leader-Press   The winners of the 51st Annual Parade of Homes for the Central Texas Home Builders Association were announced at the award ceremony and dinner at the CTHBA banquet hall in Harker Heights on Friday evening.

Hundreds raise $34,066.57 funds for cancer society

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For a total of 14 hours from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning, several hundred participated in the annual Relay For Life in Copperas Cove to benefit the American Cancer Society.

TAMU-CT, developer, volunteers team up to build rugby pitch

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday morning, representatives from Texas A&M University Central Texas, W.B. Development and the City of Killeen gathered behind Founder’s Hall at TAMU-CT to make a special announcement, that of the next step in the university’s development.

Wright returns to her roots for Boots & Buckles Gala

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The stars were out on Saturday night at the Copperas Cove Civic Center for the third annual Boots & Buckles Gala, held by the Copperas Cove Education Foundation.

Eight area mayors sign sustainability proclamation on Fort Hood

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The mayors of eight Central Texas cities along with Fort Hood’s garrison commander Col.

Volunteers take part in Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Cities around Texas, including Copperas Cove and Kempner, got some well-deserved TLC during Saturday’s statewide Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off.