Teachers appreciated by Five Hills Royalty

Special to Leader-Press   There’s no doubt that COVID-19 distance learning makes this academic school year unlike any other. Teacher Appreciation Week began on Monday and offers an opportunity to take a moment and express gratitude to teachers.

Copperas Cove neighborhood holds Prom Parade

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    With the help of their neighborhood, juniors and seniors living in the House Creek North subdivision in Copperas Cove received a chance to have a prom of their own, despite school being closed and their traditional prom being cancelled.

Five Hills titleholders use chalk art to salute mail carriers during pandemic

Special to Leader-Press   The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far-reaching consequences for letter carriers and the U.S. Postal Service. Mail carriers continue to deliver masks, test kits and more to essential workers and are now delivering stimulus checks across the country.

One month in, off-campus learning has students in daily routine

Special to Leader-Press   Shannoda Gilbert rolls her students out of bed bright and early as she would on any regular school day. With four children ranging from elementary through high school, Gilbert keeps her children in a routine with school work being the top priority.

Copperas Cove octogenarian gets birthday parade

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    89-year-old Quieta Kattner is used to celebrating her birthday surrounded by family, but with the coronavirus keeping people six feet or more apart, it looked like she’d be celebrating this year alone. But, her granddaughter Britni Kattner had other ideas.

Copperas Cove ISD creates evening story time series

Special to Leader-Press    Berenstain Bears the Messy Room, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes are three of the favorite books that students and families have enjoyed during Copperas Cove ISD’s Bulldawg Bedtime.

Young Miss Five Hills dedicated to heart health during pandemic

Special to Leader-Press    Running in place, knee tucks, squats, lunges, push-ups and more make up the workout routines that Young Miss Five Hills Angelica Torres created for each day of the week to keep the community heart healthy while local fitness facilities are closed due to COVID-19.

Copperas Cove families set up Blessing Tables for neighborhoods

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    With local grocery stores being hit-or-miss when it comes to some high-demand items, at least two Copperas Cove families have decided to help others fill in the holes for their shopping lists and give an opportunity to pay it forward.

Cove teen creates walking club to raise funds

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As school closures have been extended to early May and people are encouraged to stay home and avoid going out and gathering in crowds, there is a group of walkers in Copperas Cove trying to stay active and raise money for charity.

Pets provide companionship during COVID-19 pandemic

Special to Leader-Press     Grumpy, an eight-year-old bulldog, lays in his cage, showing the white of his eyes and his sadness as people walk him in the Copperas Cove Animal Control Facility. He longs for some affection and a home to call his own.