Central Texas College to host nursing conference Aug. 21

The Central Texas College (CTC) Nursing department will host a nursing conference, “Emerging Trends in Nursing Education:  Managing Incivility in Academics  & Beyond,” on Friday, August 21at the Killeen Civic and Conference  Center.

Volunteers wash cars for Pink Warrior Angels

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Volunteers showed up in force on Saturday to wash cars for Pink Warrior Angels, a new nonprofit headed up by Julie Moser, a breast cancer survivor.

Kids learn about pet care, service dogs

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Instead of having Vacation Bible School this year, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church decided to do something a little different this summer, said Pastor Naomi Ingrim. “We wanted to do something that involved children.

CCISD students, teachers crow over summer reading camp

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press “’Always chicken  feed! Day after day--year after year--I’m sick of it!’ squawked Big Brown Rooster in the book by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel.

Pride of Cove Band back in action for upcoming year

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The beginning of the school year is a little less than four weeks away, but already members of the Pride of Cove Band are showing up early at the high school and staying for the day as they learn their fall routine.

County 4-H clubs hold annual celebration

By CHUCK TAYLOR Cove Leader-Press The Coryell County 4-H clubsgathered together in Gatesville for  their awards dinner last Thursday.Hundreds of youngsters and their families were on hand for a steak dinner and celebration for the year’s accomplishments.

Enactus holds carwash fundraiser

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Enactus Club from Central Texas Collegeheld a carwash fundraiser on Saturday at the 7-11/Texaco on Business 190 in order to raise money for this year’s projects.

Teens have a ‘super’ day at the library

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Teens donned capes and costumes to cosplay their favorite hero or villain for a day of superhero/villain activities and trivia at the library. The Copperas Cove Public Library hosted a Super Hero Day for teenagers as part of their Summer Reading Program.

Copperettes kick off boot camp for upcoming year

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press Yelling out calls like an Army drill sergeant, extremely petite Copperettes dance captain Shania Reynolds dances on the front line while watching her team’s moves in the mirrors that line the front of the room.

Art Guild to hold mural unveiling Friday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-PressThe Five Hills Art Guild has  completed its first mural in downtown Copperas Cove, as part of the group’s mission to beautify the city with art in public places.