Kempner carver crafts wooden treasures

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Located in Army veteran Jay Byerley’s backyard in Kempner, Jay’s Carving Studio holds dozens upon dozens of wood boxes and carvings of all shapes and sizes.

Frames & Things in Copperas Cove featuring two local artists for August

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Two local artists, Jill Stelow and T.J. Olivares, are featured at Frames & Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center for the month of August.  The artists dropped off their paintings on Friday to be displayed.

Remainder of picnic tables at City Park get facelift

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    More than 100 volunteers turned out to paint the rest of the picnic tables in City Park during the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Paint Party Phase II.

Temple train museum offers interactive experience to Five Hills royalty

Special to Leader-Press    The shiny silver train sitting on the tracks made the eyes of 7-month old Nakoa Ramirez widen as a smile spread across his face and he pointed at the locomotive. Not only was he viewing some of Central Texas’ history but also his family ties.

Copperas Cove boy battles cancer

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Lynda Jo Skipper, a Copperas Cove mother and a nurse, knew something was wrong with her son, Kenyon, when he stopped gaining weight and started complaining of pain in his left leg.

Jno G. Lewis Masonic Lodge donates 150 backpacks to CCISD

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Members of the Jno G. Lewis Masonic Lodge #622 of Copperas Cove dropped off more than 150 backpacks at the Copperas Cove Independent School District Administration building at 408 S. Main Street Thursday morning.

Patriotic lemonade draws customers to youngster’s stand

Special to Leader-Press    Little Mister Five Hills Jordan Hendrix, Jr. filled each cup with ice and then slowly poured the white lemonade into the bottom of the cup, followed by the blue lemonade and then the red raspberry lemonade.

Cove High prepares student for dream career in veterinary science

Special to Leader-Press    Copperas Cove High School 2020 graduate Amayah James has always had the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Thanks to Copperas Cove High School and Copperas Cove ISD, she is on track to make her dream come true.

Copperas Cove occupational therapist helps with driving assessments

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press     For the average student learning to drive, there are several options for driving education, whether it’s a driving school or being taught by a parent.

CCISD Maintenance Dept. teaches students about science/engineering

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    “It’s different because we have to wear masks,” said Malakay Drayton (9) about participating in Friday’s Ranger Reading Camp class. “It’s hot, but it’s worth it.