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.

Exchange Club of Copperas Cove celebrates 50 years of service, honors lifetime achievements

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  The Exchange Club of Copperas Cove celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special dinner and the awarding of a lifetime achievement award last week at Giovanni’s.The Exchange Club was chartered on March 25, 1972, in Copperas Cove, with 36 members.

Copperas Cove VFW Post #8577 offers space for displaced Senior Citizens after Senior Center closure

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Following the closure of the Copperas Cove Senior Activity Center earlier this month, the VFW Post #8577 of Copperas Cove will welcome senior citizens on Tuesday mornings for the next three months.

Faison receives Book of Golden Deeds Award from Copperas Cove Noon Exchange Club

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  The Noon Exchange Club recognized one of their own with the Book of Golden Deeds award this year, selecting Inez Faison as this year’s recipient.

KCCB holds annual Spring Eco Fling

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful hosted the fourth annual Spring Eco Fling outside at City Park, in front of Fester’s House on Saturday.

Senior citizens boogie at Masquerade Dance

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Dancing to classic tunes, more than a dozen senior citizens enjoyed an afternoon to themselves at the Senior Activity Center’s Masquerade Dance held Saturday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Locals work on fitness at the Copperas Cove Library

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The energy is infectious as a group of women move around the room during the Refit class held Thursday evening at the Copperas Cove Public Library.