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CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Site preparation work began this week for the future information systems building for the City of Copperas Cove. The site work will take several weeks, after which the new building will be installed at the lot.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Site preparation work began this week for the future information systems building for the City of Copperas Cove. The site work will take several weeks, after which the new building will be installed at the lot.

Site work on new IT building under way near library

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Fri, 12/02/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Work began this week on the site preparation for the city’s new Information Systems building to be installed behind the site of the old city hall.
COURTESY PHOTO - The CCHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble presented their annual Christmas Concert in 2015. This year, the musical presentation promises to get you in the seasonal mood. The bands are under the direction of CCISD Director of Bands Tony Chapa and Assistant Director Garrett Tagliabue, CCHS Concert Band Director.

COURTESY PHOTO - The CCHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble presented their annual Christmas Concert in 2015. This year, the musical presentation promises to get you in the seasonal mood. The bands are under the direction of CCISD Director of Bands Tony Chapa and Assistant Director Garrett Tagliabue, CCHS Concert Band Director.

Holiday concerts bring beautiful music to Cove

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Fri, 12/02/2016 - 05:00
By DEBORAH KELLEY Special to Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove High School Bands will present their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. at the Lea Ledger Auditorium.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Ileana Abascal passes a sandwich through the window of the food truck as she serves customers at their new location in Copperas Cove.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - Ileana Abascal passes a sandwich through the window of the food truck as she serves customers at their new location in Copperas Cove.

The Cuban Corner follows American Dream to Cove

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Fri, 11/25/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   As of this week, there is a new food trailer in Copperas Cove, run by Juan Diago and Ileana Abascal.   Cuban born and raised, the Abascals recently took the plunge into starting their own business, the latest chapter in their American dream.
COURTESY PHOTO - Copperas Cove ISD Superintendent of Schools Joe Burns addresses members of the Excel club during their One Nation Under God program.

COURTESY PHOTO - Copperas Cove ISD Superintendent of Schools Joe Burns addresses members of the Excel club during their One Nation Under God program.

Excel Club holds first “One Nation Under God program

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Fri, 11/25/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   The EXCEL Club of Copperas Cove High School and the High School United Teens Service EXCEL Club held their first One Nation Under God program on November 12 at the Copperas Cove High School cafeteria.
Joe Brown

Joe Brown

City council to recommend Brown for deputy city manager

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Fri, 11/18/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After a brief executive session at the end of their meeting Tuesday night, the Copperas Cove city council emerged with a consensus for future consideration and action to appoint Joe Brown, the city’s Parks & Recreation director, as the deputy city...
CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Local residents and volunteers of the Blue Santa of Copperas Cove enjoy food, friendship, and giving, as Blue Santa held its annual open house to kickoff the season of collecting toys and donations, for kids who are in need this holiday season.

CCLP/DAVID J. HARDIN - Local residents and volunteers of the Blue Santa of Copperas Cove enjoy food, friendship, and giving, as Blue Santa held its annual open house to kickoff the season of collecting toys and donations, for kids who are in need this holiday season.

Blue Santa holds open house in new office

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Fri, 11/18/2016 - 05:00
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Blue Santa of Copperas Cove held an open house at its new offices located in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center, on Tuesday evening.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The driver of a Volkswagen Beetle crashed the vehicle through the front entrance and windows at Buddy’s Home Furnishings shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday night. The store is located at 309 E. Business 190. According to Sgt. Martin Ruiz with the Copperas Cove Police Department, the driver lost control of the vehicle after possibly having a medical emergency and could not stop before striking the building. No one was injured.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The driver of a Volkswagen Beetle crashed the vehicle through the front entrance and windows at Buddy’s Home Furnishings shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday night. The store is located at 309 E. Business 190. According to Sgt. Martin Ruiz with the Copperas Cove Police Department, the driver lost control of the vehicle after possibly having a medical emergency and could not stop before striking the building. No one was injured.

Parks and Recreation working to boost tourism

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Fri, 11/11/2016 - 05:00
Special to Leader-Press   The City of Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is listening to the community and those around it by amping up several events held throughout the year, as well as adding a few more to the calendar.
Courtesy Photo - A visitor spends a moment on Saturday at one of more than 7,000 boots on display at III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood, the site of the 3rd annual Remembrance Run, Walk, Roll. The boots representing more than 7,000 military service members who have passed away since 2001.

Courtesy Photo - A visitor spends a moment on Saturday at one of more than 7,000 boots on display at III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood, the site of the 3rd annual Remembrance Run, Walk, Roll. The boots representing more than 7,000 military service members who have passed away since 2001.

Fisher House holds 3rd annual Remembrance Run

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Fri, 11/11/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Several thousand gathered outside in the rainy drizzle in front of III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood Saturday morning for the 3rd annual Hero & Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll.
File Photo - A fresh batch of seasoned beef is put on the grill during last year’s fajita dinner and auction, held by the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. The OVFD is holding the annual event tomorrow night starting at 5 p.m.

File Photo - A fresh batch of seasoned beef is put on the grill during last year’s fajita dinner and auction, held by the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. The OVFD is holding the annual event tomorrow night starting at 5 p.m.

Oakalla VFD holding annual fajita dinner, auction tomorrow

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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 05:00
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual fajita dinner and auction tomorrow from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the live auction starting at 7:00.
Courtesy photos/CCISD - Copperas Cove High School students Brett Alber and Eli Ortiz competed in the Austin Yacht Club High School Fall Classic Regatta on Lake Travis placing 12th.

Courtesy photos/CCISD - Copperas Cove High School students Brett Alber and Eli Ortiz competed in the Austin Yacht Club High School Fall Classic Regatta on Lake Travis placing 12th.

Cove High students sail away with honors in regatta

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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 05:00
By WENDY SLEDD CCISD Public Information Officer   AUSTIN — There was a lot of catching up to do for CCHS senior Brett Alber. He had to learn the ropes quickly or he and his teammate would find themselves sunk in the competition.