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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

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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

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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

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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.
Prior military spouse Wendy Sledd, veteran Dawn Hale, prior military spouse and Central Texas College graduate Trisha Stutz, and prior military spouse Mary Beth Harrell compete in the CTC Foundation Bowling Tournament, supporting scholarships for military students and families.

Prior military spouse Wendy Sledd, veteran Dawn Hale, prior military spouse and Central Texas College graduate Trisha Stutz, and prior military spouse Mary Beth Harrell compete in the CTC Foundation Bowling Tournament, supporting scholarships for military students and families.

CTC Foundation bowling tournament raises thousands for scholarships

david_morris
Thu, 03/05/2026 - 16:25
Special to the Leader-Press   The Central Texas College Foundation brought the community together for a powerful afternoon of competition and camaraderie during its recent bowling tournament at Phantom Warrior Lanes on Fort Hood, raising thousands of dollars for student scholarships at Central...
Baked goods were a few of the wares for sale made by CCHS culinary students.

Baked goods were a few of the wares for sale made by CCHS culinary students.

Barbecue, apparel, florals, sweets and more at CTE students’ Farmers Market

david_morris
Thu, 02/26/2026 - 19:39
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove High School’s FFA and Career and Technical Education programs hosted their latest Farmers Market Saturday morning in the high school cafeteria, bringing student-run businesses and community members together for a morning of entrepreneurship and...
Hundreds of runners take off at the start of this year’s Polar Bear 5k.

Hundreds of runners take off at the start of this year’s Polar Bear 5k.

More than 300 participate in Polar Bear 5K

david_morris
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:43
By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Despite some very cold temperatures, an estimated 350 people participated in this year’s Polar Bear 5k early Saturday morning.
Copperas Cove resident Vanessa Perez attended Central Texas College and is about to complete her bachelor's degree. She is now an employee at the community college started as her launching point.

Copperas Cove resident Vanessa Perez attended Central Texas College and is about to complete her bachelor's degree. She is now an employee at the community college started as her launching point.

From Student to Supporter: Vanessa Perez’s CTC Journey Comes Full Circle

david_morris
Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:17
By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   When Copperas Cove resident Vanessa Perez relocated from California to Central Texas, she was searching for stability, opportunity, and a college that could adapt to real life.
CTC aviation graduates stand proudly after receiving their wings, celebrating years of rigorous training and the beginning of their professional aviation careers.

CTC aviation graduates stand proudly after receiving their wings, celebrating years of rigorous training and the beginning of their professional aviation careers.

CTC celebrates first-ever aviation pinning ceremony

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Thu, 12/18/2025 - 12:49
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press    Central Texas College reached an exciting new milestone as seven aviation students earned their wings during CTC’s inaugural Aviation Pinning Ceremony at the Skylark Field hangar.