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CCLP/LynetteSowell 5-year-old Casia Tucker and her mothere, Casey Gauman, receive challenge coins from both the Copperas Cove Police and Fire Departments for their quick actions to help put out a fire that broke out on the balcony of a nearby apartment on Aug. 2.

CCLP/LynetteSowell 5-year-old Casia Tucker and her mothere, Casey Gauman, receive challenge coins from both the Copperas Cove Police and Fire Departments for their quick actions to help put out a fire that broke out on the balcony of a nearby apartment on Aug. 2.

Copperas Cove five-year-old and mother honored by Police, Fire Departments

david_morris
Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:11
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   Five-year-old Casia Tucker was not present for her first day of kindergarten on Monday morning.
A dunking booth will be just one of the activities at the 5th annual Negrete Firefighter Foundation fundraiser, set for Saturday, Aug. 22 on the campus of Texas A&M Central Texas.

A dunking booth will be just one of the activities at the 5th annual Negrete Firefighter Foundation fundraiser, set for Saturday, Aug. 22 on the campus of Texas A&M Central Texas.

Negrete Firefighter Foundation holding 5th annual fundraiser

david_morris
Thu, 08/13/2026 - 13:11
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   The Negrete Firefighter Foundation is holding its 5th annual fundraiser, with a change of venue this year. On Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4-10 p.m.
Children explore educational STEM stations at the Copperas Cove H-E-B Kids Day event.

Children explore educational STEM stations at the Copperas Cove H-E-B Kids Day event.

Copperas Cove H-E-B holds Kids Day event

david_morris
Fri, 08/07/2026 - 12:59
By MyKala Guerrero Cove Leader-Press   Saturday, the Copperas Cove H-E-B held a Kids Day event where kids could explore inside the store and out.
Gatesville Riding Club

Gatesville Riding Club

Gatesville's Biggest Rodeo Tradition Returns

david_morris
Fri, 07/24/2026 - 16:05
Get ready for three action-packed nights at the 89th Annual Gatesville Riding Club Rodeo, featuring the #1 UPRA Rodeo of 2025! 📅 July 30 – August 1📍 301 Veterans Memorial Dr., Gatesville, TX 76528 🕕 Gates Open: 6:00 PM🤠 Rodeo Starts: 7:30 PM Nightly 💰 $15,000 Added Money 🔥 Nightly Attractions:🐎 Jr.
A rendering of one of the new playscapes to be installed at City Park.

A rendering of one of the new playscapes to be installed at City Park.

Copperas Cove to replace two playgrounds in City Park

david_morris
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:37
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council authorized the city manager to execute a purchasing agreement with KYA Services LLC during its Tuesday night meeting, the first for the month of July.
Copperas Cove Assistant City Manager and Chief of Police Eddie Wilson is presented the Distinguished Alumni award by Central Texas College Foundation Executive Director Valerie Payson. Wilson graduated from CTC’s police academy where he has also served as an adjunct professor.

Copperas Cove Assistant City Manager and Chief of Police Eddie Wilson is presented the Distinguished Alumni award by Central Texas College Foundation Executive Director Valerie Payson. Wilson graduated from CTC’s police academy where he has also served as an adjunct professor.

Eddie Wilson and Douglas Galick Honored as Central Texas College Distinguished Alumni

david_morris
Thu, 07/02/2026 - 12:58
By Wendy Sledd Special To Leader-Press   Central Texas College (CTC) is proud to recognize two individuals with strong ties to Copperas Cove, Assistant City Manager and Chief of Police Eddie Wilson and Command Sergeant Major Douglas Galick, as part of its 2026 Distinguished Alumni class.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS The prcesssion for Retired Deputy Fire Chief Mike Flaming passes in front of the Central Fire Station last. Friday morning. Fleming was remembered with a Celebration of Life service on Monday at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS The prcesssion for Retired Deputy Fire Chief Mike Flaming passes in front of the Central Fire Station last. Friday morning. Fleming was remembered with a Celebration of Life service on Monday at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Former Copperas Cove Deputy Fire Chief remembered by family, friends, community

david_morris
Thu, 07/02/2026 - 12:41
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   Retired Copperas Cove Deputy Fire Chief Michael “Mike” Fleming passed away on June 18, at the age of 61, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Courageous guest speakers at Cancer Survivors’ Celebration honored by Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans in Copperas Cove.

Courageous guest speakers at Cancer Survivors’ Celebration honored by Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans in Copperas Cove.

Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans honors cancer survivors with celebration

david_morris
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:08
By MyKala Guerrero Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday morning, veterans, their families, community leaders, and other members of Star Group- Veterans Helping Veterans (SGVHV), as well as civilian members of surrounding communities gathered at the Star Group building in Copperas Cove.
Kelly Deeds

Kelly Deeds

Blind Determination Leads Deeds to Two CTC Degrees

david_morris
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 13:10
Special to the Leader-Press    COPPERAS COVE, TX (June 17, 2026)-- For many students, earning a college degree requires determination, perseverance, and hard work. For Kelly Deeds of Copperas Cove, it required all of that and more.
CCLP/MYKALA GUERRERO - Volunteers from Copperas Cove and surrounding areas distribute food through the Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry on June 11. 

CCLP/MYKALA GUERRERO - Volunteers from Copperas Cove and surrounding areas distribute food through the Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry on June 11. 

Central Texas Food Bank pays a visit to Copperas Cove

david_morris
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:41
By MyKala Guerrero Cove Leader-Press   Last Thursday morning, the Central Texas Food Bank’s mobile food pantry met in the parking of Holy Family Catholic Church to serve the community in the fight against food insecurity and hunger.