Homeless veterans supported during COVID pandemic

Special to Leader-Press   The number of homeless veterans jumped form 39,000 nationwide in 2016 to more than 67,000 by 2019 with Texas ranking number three for having the highest homeless veteran population according to themilitarywallet.com.

Copperas Cove Historical Society discusses plans for city’s 141st birthday

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Historical Society discussed its plans for the city’s 141st birthday and their presence at the Five Hills Art Guild’s Art Festival at Ogletree Gap during their regular meeting held Wednesday evening at the Copperas Cove Public Library.

Family-friendly comedy show set for March 21 in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   Elias Isreal, an award-winning, LA-based comic is bringing his family friendly Pop-Up Comedy show to Copperas Cove.

City recognizes volunteers, holds reception

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The city of Copperas Cove held its 2020 Volunteer Appreciation Reception to honor city volunteers from 2018 and 2019 at the Copperas Cove Civic Center last Thursday evening.

Copperas Cove High pharmacy students examine opioid crisis

Special to Leader-Press   Every 11 minutes, someone dies in the United States due to an opioid overdose. The abuse of OxyContin, other prescription pain relievers, and heroin are contributing to the crisis that is developing in Texas.

Tiny Miss Five Hills pays Ronald McDonald House utility bills

Special to Leader-Press   Many families travel far from home and spend several weeks or months to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children at McLane’s Children’s Hospital at Baylor Scott & White in Temple.

Free Copperas Cove Baby Expo slated for Saturday at Cove Civic Center

Special to Leader-Press   More than 400,000 babies are born in Texas annually. Preparing for first-time parenthood is met with many questions, concerns, and needs. From breastfeeding to diaper changing, even the simplest tasks can seem daunting as a new parent.

Central Texas veterans remembered on Valentines Day

Special to Leader-Press  Miniature Miss Five Hills Autumn Munoz made her way down the halls of the Olin E. Teague Veterans Hospital in Temple. Armed with homemade valentine cards, she shared them with residents along with a hug and words of appreciation for their service.

Go Red for Women Fashion Show slated for Saturday

Speciall to Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove community will be seeing red on the runway on Saturday in recognition of February being Heart Month.

Valentine’s Day brings local entertainment, activity options

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  For those looking to do something different for Valentine’s Day this year, there are several opportunities for couples, families and singles to support local groups and businesses.  Christian Freedom Ministries is holding its 15th annual Sweetheart.