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Ogletree Gap Park was the setting for the first Adaptive Bike Rodeo held on May 9.-Photo by Brittany Fholer

Ogletree Gap Park was the setting for the first Adaptive Bike Rodeo held on May 9.-Photo by Brittany Fholer

Copperas Cove Parks and Rec Hosts First Adaptive Bike Rodeo

david_morris
Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:40
BY BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Wheels were turning and smiles were spreading at the Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department’s first-ever Adaptive Bike Rodeo held Saturday afternoon at Ogletree Gap Park.
Runners take off at the start of Saturday's Mayfest 5K fun run.

Runners take off at the start of Saturday's Mayfest 5K fun run.

Noon Exchange Club Holds Annual Mayfest Fun Run 5K

david_morris
Thu, 05/07/2026 - 14:43
By BRIITANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove hosted its annual Mayfest Fun Run 5K, drawing roughly 20 to 30 participants walking or running through through a hilly course in support of local child abuse prevention efforts.
The 5th Annual Ronnie Viss Day for Kids was held by the Exchange Club of Copperas Cove.

The 5th Annual Ronnie Viss Day for Kids was held by the Exchange Club of Copperas Cove.

CenTex Exchange Club holds 5th annual Ronnie Viss Kids’ Day

david_morris
Thu, 04/23/2026 - 13:49
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Despite a blustery wind, families came out Saturday morning to enjoy free family fun at the 5th annual Ronnie Viss Kids’ Day, hosted by the Cen Tex Exchange Club. Event chair Tammy Martinez, said that this event is in honor of Ronnie Viss, who died in May 2022.
CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER -- Participants in the Pride of Cove Band & Color Guard’s 3rd annual Marching 5K and Fun Run circle the track at Bulldawg Stadium on Saturday morning.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER -- Participants in the Pride of Cove Band & Color Guard’s 3rd annual Marching 5K and Fun Run circle the track at Bulldawg Stadium on Saturday morning.

Pride of Cove Band & Colorguard boosters holds Disney-themed Marching 5K

david_morris
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:09
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove High School Pride of Cove Band and Color Guard Booster Club held its third annual Marching 5K and Fun Run Saturday morning, with a little Disney magic this year, drawing costumed participants from across the community for a morning of music,...
Renee Moore was recognized as the 2026 Environmental Ambassador for the City of Copperas Cove by the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership. Moore is a teacher at Crossroads High School.

Renee Moore was recognized as the 2026 Environmental Ambassador for the City of Copperas Cove by the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership. Moore is a teacher at Crossroads High School.

Teacher, CCISD campuses recognized with environmental awards

david_morris
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 16:33
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On March 26, Fort Hood and neighboring communities to include Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Harker Heights, Killeen, Lampasas, Nolanville, Salado and Belton, the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership, recognized the month of April as Sustainable Environment...
Ruth is a young donkey foal that brings the number of Melissa Pastrano's donkeys to seven.

Ruth is a young donkey foal that brings the number of Melissa Pastrano's donkeys to seven.

Local woman grows a donkey herd

david_morris
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 15:42
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For Melissa Pastrano, who grew up in the very-urban Worcester, Mass., becoming an owner of a herd of donkeys was something she never imagined. The journey started with she and her husband, Michael, downsizing their home space but expanding their land.
CTC is having its annual student art show April 7 through May 4.

CTC is having its annual student art show April 7 through May 4.

Central Texas College to host student art show reception April 8

david_morris
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:06
Special to the Leaderr-Press   The creativity and dedication of student artists will take center stage during the Central Texas College Annual Student Art Show & Competition, on display April 7 through May 4 in the Hallway Gallery of the Lady Bird Johnson Fine Arts Building.
File Photo - Longtime Copperas Cove resident and local historian Linda Ledger speaks at a past Copperas Cove birthday event. She was remembered at a March 21 celebration of life service.

File Photo - Longtime Copperas Cove resident and local historian Linda Ledger speaks at a past Copperas Cove birthday event. She was remembered at a March 21 celebration of life service.

Local Copperas Cove historian remembered

david_morris
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:32
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A celebration of life was held on Saturday March 21 to remember Linda Ledger, longtime Copperas Cove resident, who passed away on Feb. 13, 2026.
Officer Joseph Calhoun and CopperasCove Police Department leadership after his graduation from the Central Texas College Police Academy.

Officer Joseph Calhoun and CopperasCove Police Department leadership after his graduation from the Central Texas College Police Academy.

New Copperas Cove police officer sworn in, academic award renamed to honor Garretson

david_morris
Thu, 03/12/2026 - 16:52
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Last Friday morning, Joseph Calhoun graduated from the Central Texas Police Academy as one of the BPOC Delta Class 2025, and after the ceremony was sworn in to begin his career with the Copperas Cove Police Department.