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Junior titleholder pays tribute to hospitalized veterans

Special to Leader-Press    School students throughout Copperas Cove ISD are showing their appreciation to hospitalized veterans with construction paper, glue, glitter and a lot of red and pink hearts.

KCCB’s annual Eco Fling set for Feb. 27

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is hosting its annual Spring Eco Fling this month on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Cub Scouts Pack 251 rally for annual derby

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Cub Scout Pack 251 held its annual Pinewood Derby Race Saturday morning at the Copperas Cove VFW Post #8577.  Dozens of scouts of all ages participated and watched with excitement as their cars raced down the track.

Coryell County youth participate in annual fair

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The annual Coryell County Youth Fair concluded with its live auction on Saturday night at the Gatesville Civic Center, featuring 215 entries of kids from across the county who placed sixth and up with their animals or Reserve Champion and Grand Champion with...

Tiny beauty queen blooms during year of service

Special to Leader-Press    Two-year old Elliana Bardo bends at the knees and lets out an exhaustive breath as she uses all of her strength to lift a gallon jug half full of water.

CCJHS students watch presidential inauguration, discuss ideas

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Students at Copperas Cove Junior High School witnessed history in the making and applied their writing and critical thinking skills with an assignment that incorporated the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States, Joseph Biden, on Wednesday...

Etiquette tea takes young guests around the world

Special to Leader-Press    Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica and of course, the USA, are just a few of the countries that youngsters and their parents will enjoy tea, cuisine and cultural traditions at the 5th Annual Mommy/Daddy & Me Sweetheart Tea scheduled February 6...