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Mary Beth Harrell interviews Pastor Buddy Wheat about his personal journey of more than 30 years in military service and becoming an ordained minister.

Mary Beth Harrell interviews Pastor Buddy Wheat about his personal journey of more than 30 years in military service and becoming an ordained minister.

Former defense attorney starts new venture

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Fri, 10/09/2026 - 10:51
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   After nearly three decades as a criminal defense attorney, Mary Beth Harrell was accustomed to talking, listening, and helping her clients tell their stories in court.
Class 3 of the Citizen Leadership Academy received their certificates of completion at the Copperas Cove city council meeting on Oct. 6.

Class 3 of the Citizen Leadership Academy received their certificates of completion at the Copperas Cove city council meeting on Oct. 6.

Citizen Leadership Academy Class 3 wraps up

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Fri, 10/09/2026 - 09:28
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   Class #3 of the Copperas Cove Citizen Leadership Academy wrapped up eight weeks of seminars and were recognized at the Copperas Cove city council meeting on Tuesday. The class ran from August 6 through September 24 with a total of 13 participants.
Veterans can connect with services and vendors at Vet Fest at Copperas Cove City Park on Saturday.

Veterans can connect with services and vendors at Vet Fest at Copperas Cove City Park on Saturday.

4th annual Vet Fest set for Saturday

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Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:46
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press Operation Stand Down Central Texas is holding its 4th annual Vet Fest to Copperas Cove.
Market With A Mission is set for Thursday, Oct. 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Market With A Mission is set for Thursday, Oct. 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Market With a Mission to distribute free food, connect community with resources

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Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:43
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove residents who need a hand with groceries are invited to stop by Market With A Mission on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, from 4-7 p.m. D&S Cuddling Critters Foundation has partnered with the Central Texas Food Bank to...
A 2024 ribbon cutting celebrates the expansion of Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter.

A 2024 ribbon cutting celebrates the expansion of Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter.

Cove House receives VA grant to combat homelessness

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Thu, 09/24/2026 - 13:11
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that more than $65 million in grants were awarded to 33 community organizations in Texas that will help homeless veterans, and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Dancers at the 3rd annual Oktoberfest in downtown Copperas Cove

Dancers at the 3rd annual Oktoberfest in downtown Copperas Cove

Third annual Oktoberfest brings Bavarian spirit to downtown Copperas Cove

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Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:21
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The smells of bratwurst and beer and lemonade filled downtown Copperas Cove Saturday evening as the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation held the third annual #ShopCove Oktoberfest.
Erica Abcunas, left, demonstrates how to syringe feed a kitten for Julie Mears during a training session for volunteers working with animals at the Copperas Cove Animal Care Facility.

Erica Abcunas, left, demonstrates how to syringe feed a kitten for Julie Mears during a training session for volunteers working with animals at the Copperas Cove Animal Care Facility.

Friends of Copperas Cove Animal Shelter expands network

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Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:53
By Casey Adams Cove Leader-Press   For some of the most vulnerable animals entering the Copperas Cove Animal Care Facility, a temporary home can mean far more than a break from the shelter, it can mean survival.
A local church men's group recently held a tool swap in the parking lot as a way to connect.

A local church men's group recently held a tool swap in the parking lot as a way to connect.

Local church hosts Saturday morning tool swap

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Thu, 09/10/2026 - 11:35
By MyKala Guerrero Cove Leader-Press   In the cool of the morning before the sweltering heat of August set in, cars began pulling into the parking lot of Refuge Ministries Cove Campus in Copperas Cove on Saturday morning.
File photo -- Members of Manna Church help serve during the Copperas Cove Senior Center’s grand opening in February. Presently the center is open reduced hours and cold meals are being provided during the week while the kitchen is undergoing repairs.

File photo -- Members of Manna Church help serve during the Copperas Cove Senior Center’s grand opening in February. Presently the center is open reduced hours and cold meals are being provided during the week while the kitchen is undergoing repairs.

Senior Center reopens with shortened hours, kitchen out of service

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Wed, 09/02/2026 - 15:50
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Senior Center reopened last week after being closed for several days during the month of August. First, the Senior Center was temporarily closed due to some plumbing issues, and then the Stage 4C water restrictions.
Maria Negrete, mother of Jose Negrete, says a few words during the 5th annual Negrete Firefighter Foundation's annual fundraiser.

Maria Negrete, mother of Jose Negrete, says a few words during the 5th annual Negrete Firefighter Foundation's annual fundraiser.

Negrete Firefighter Foundation holds fundraiser

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Wed, 09/02/2026 - 15:39
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Negrete Firefighter Foundation held its 5th annual fundraising event at Texas A&M University – Central Texas in Killeen, offering an evening of entertainment and fun and featuring a silent auction with more over 200 gift baskets to bid on.