Business owners, residents speak up at Business 190 project meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Safety, business accessibility and economics were some of the concerns brought up by business owners who attended the city’s first meeting about the proposed Business 190 median project on Tuesday afternoon.

GymKix holds annual show

The stage of Lea Ledger Auditorium provided the perfect setting for Saturday’s high-velocity dance showcase, held by GymKix as a fundraiser for the Copperas Cove Education Foundation.   To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. 

Long-time CCISD Director of Bands to direct last concert

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press With more than three decades of being with students, life will be much different for Randy Kelley once the school year draws to a close.

Engineering students construct real-life sorting mechanisms

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Barbara Considine teaches principles of engineering at Copperas Cove High School, with the course made up of 9-12th grade students.

Williams-Ledger students get glimpses of future careers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Financial planners, underwater conservationists, auto body and vehicle repair specialists, dental and home health service workers, computer technicians and tire specialists, along with nutritionists and bankers filled the two gymnasiums at Williams-Ledger...

Beekeepers hold monthly meeting in Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL   The Bell and Coryell County Beekeepers Association held its second meeting on Thursday night at Trinity Worship Center, where veteran beekeepers and newbies alike had the opportunity to hear from some local experts and ask questions.

Cove Animal shelter holds free adoption days

By LYNETTE SOWELL   When Copperas Cove Animal Control Officer Ashley Osborn stood before the Copperas Cove city council last fall and pitched her idea of free animal adoption days at the animal shelter, she hoped it would help lower the number of animals impounded at the shelter.

Council gets look at Business 190 median project

By LYNETTE SOWELL Before its regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Copperas Cove city council received the first glimpse of the proposed Business Highway 190 median project, which will be paid for with the $210,000 that Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful won with the Governor’s Community Achievement...

Cove FFA culminates year with strong showing in state contest

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press It’s been a long road for members of the Copperas Cove Future Farmers of America Chapter. Literally. As competitors, they have traveled hundreds of miles honing their skills while keeping their focus on qualifying to compete in the state contest.

Rabbits hop back to Civic Center for Rabbit Fest

By KATHLEEN STARLING Cove Leader-Press Those who have visited Rabbit Fest in the past few years may have noticed something missing,something important and central  to the festival. Rabbits!Thanks to Hounds & Hares Bell County 4H Club, the rabbits are back.