Copperas Cove Parks & Rec holds Fly a Kite Day 

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press   Kites swooped and arced through the air as dozens of families took advantage of slightly lower temperatures and slightly breezier weather Saturday.

Local veteran pens mythology-based poetry book

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  A local veteran has self-published his own book of poetry through Amazon that focuses on different gods and goddesses from various mythologies and cultures.

Copperas Cove graduates defend nation on Independence Day

By Wendy Sledd Special to Leader-Press   The United States of America is described as the land of the free and the home of the brave.  As the nation celebrates its 246 birthday this year, freedom is maintained by U.S. citizens volunteering to defend the country.

Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans holds ceremony for cancer survivors

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  In honor of June being National Cancer Survivors Month, Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans held their second annual ceremony recognizing and honoring cancer survivors and those who have passed away at the Star Group-VHV headquarters Saturday morning.

Copperas Cove Senior Center reopens with new director

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Dozens of seniors made themselves at home in the main room of the Copperas Cove Senior Activity Center Wednesday morning, as the center reopened to the public.

Crossroads High School graduates 43

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Crossroads High School held their annual Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday evening, where approximately 40 students walked across the stage at Lea Ledger Auditorium in front of friends, family and their classmates to receive their diploma.

42nd Rabbit Fest Kicks off Thursday at Copperas Cove City Park

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Tens of thousands of visitors will flock to Copperas Cove City Park for Rabbit Fest, which kicks off Thursday afternoon and runs through Sunday.  Gates open on Thursday at 4 p.m., with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Fester’s Stage.

Young entrepreneurs prepare for Lemonade Day in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Youngsters in Copperas Cove and throughout the greater Fort Hood area will be setting up lemonade stands for Lemonade Day, on Saturday and Sunday. The Copperas Cove Leader-Press is sponsoring a stand in front of its offices at Preferred Plaza, located at 2210 E.

Copperas Cove Senior Center reopens after outcry at council meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After its doors being closed for about one month, the Copperas Cove Senior Activity Center reopened its doors on Thursday, April 7. Tuesday’s Copperas Cove city council meeting had a lineup of seniors who addressed the fact that the center was still closed.

Altrusa celebrates 31 years in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Altrusa International of Copperas Cove held a celebration on Sunday afternoon, for 31 years of making an impact in the community.