Polar Bear Plunge, 5K set for Jan. 28

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 28.   The race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series.  Participants must register at: https://runsignup.

Copperas Cove author releases third book

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    A Copperas Cove author has now released her third book and first children’s book.  Shawntae Sneed released her first two books, “Igniting Your Inner Fire” and “You Are A Work In Progress”, in 2021, after writing them in 2020.

Cub Scouts share community service projects

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Members of Cub Scout Pack 251 had the opportunity ask questions and present their community service project plans to a Copperas Cove city council member during their pack meeting Wednesday evening at the VFW Post #8577.

Cadence Church holding annual Mental Health Sunday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and coming together with family and friends. Yet for some, in spite of the gifts, music, good food, and events, there is a struggle with depression, stress, and more.

Copperas Cove area music instructors to offer children’s music lessons, scholarships

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Husband and wife duo Jonathan and Crystal Owens with Rainbow Heart Studio held a garage sale Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Copperas Cove to raise funds to create the Rainbow Heart Studio Scholarship Fund.

Copperas Cove woman completes 21-mile Grand Canyon hike, shares lessons in the journey

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A Copperas Cove woman has completed a milestone, that of completing a hike of the Grand Canyon, from rim to rim, approximately 21 miles.  Back in February, Cindy Crebo, 62, signed on and committed to the Oct.

Night Out Block Parties held in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   For the 39th year, neighbors locked their doors and mingled outside as part of a nationwide initiative called National Night Out on Tuesday evening.

First Friday Art After Dark returns to Frames & Things

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Frames and Things in Copperas Cove held their first Art After Dark in more than two years, since they stopped holding them in 2020 due to Covid.

Bolton honored with Book of Golden Deeds

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Exchange Club of Copperas Cove recognized Trudy Bolton with the Book of Golden Deeds Award during a reception held in her honor at the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees meeting room last Thursday.

Grace United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Grace United Methodist Church in Copperas Cove has been under new leadership with a new pastor since July after their previous pastor, Rev. Kissa Vaughn, was reassigned to be the pastor at St. Barnabus United Methodist Church in Arlington earlier this summer.