Star Group – VHV pulls out the stops to celebrate, remember, honor

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The mood was celebratory and at  times somber during Saturday’s Independence Day picnic hosted by Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans.

‘Lonely Bouquets’ spread cheer around Cove Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press99 bouquets and wrapped flowers were “abandoned” in Copperas Cove on Saturday afternoon, but it wasn’t because no one wanted the flowers.

Cove student selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy

Ariel Draper, daughter of Richard and Anne Derby and a student at Fairview/Jewell Elementary  School in Copperas Cove ISD has been selected to.travel to Dallas/Fort Werth to participate in a summer 2015 Lone Star Leadership Academy camp.

Silvia Rhoads named affiliate member representative for Keep Texas Beautiful

The City of Copperas Cove is pleased toannounce Silvia Rhoads,  ecycling Coordinator for  he City of Copperas Cove  nd Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Executive Director, has been selected to serve on the Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) Board as the state affiliate representative.

Cove cheerleaders qualify for national, international performances

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press COLLEGE STATION — More han 500 cheerleaders and mascots packed into the gymnasium at Texas A&M. Spirits were high, but expectations were higher.

Music at the Gap raises funds for Boys & Girls Club

By KATHLEEN STARLINGCove Leader-Press Beautiful hydrangeas adorned cloth-topped tables and soft, sweet country breezes greeted those in attendance Saturday evening for the Noon Exchange Club sponsored Music at the Gap, at Ogletree Gap Park, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove.

Summer Run to Fun 5K draws a crowd

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Running enthusiasts had the opportunity to showoff their skills while participating in an activity they enjoy at Saturday’s H-E-B Summer Run to Fun 5K.

Volunteer group donates security cameras to CCFD

All three fire stations in Copperas Cove will now have security cameras, thanks to a donation of the brand-new digital monitoring equipment given to the fire department by the Citizens Fire and Public Safety Volunteers Association, Inc.

Noon Exchange Club donates $5,000 to Boys & Girls Club

The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on June 12 at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Sandor Vegh opened the meeting, and Bill Minton offered the invocation. Board Member James Tatum asked members to join in the pledge.

Downtown mural taking shape

By LYNETTE SOWELL After a week’s worth of progress, the Five Hills Art Guild’s first downtown mural is taking shape.