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Central Texas College team members Lacriesha Wills and Erica Burton review the campus map with prospective students before escorting them to academic departments during Eagle Experience Day

Central Texas College team members Lacriesha Wills and Erica Burton review the campus map with prospective students before escorting them to academic departments during Eagle Experience Day

Eagle Experience Day helped students take the first step toward their futures

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Sat, 07/11/2026 - 23:00
By Wendy Sledd Special to Leader-Press   KILLEEN - When Talia Martin arrived at Central Texas College's Eagle Experience Day, she was looking for a place to begin her college journey without leaving behind the stability she had built close to home.
The Copperas Cove city council has allocated funds for 2026-2027 tourism events, such as Krist Kindl Markt, to be held by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce the first weekend in December.

The Copperas Cove city council has allocated funds for 2026-2027 tourism events, such as Krist Kindl Markt, to be held by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce the first weekend in December.

Copperas Cove City Council allocates hotel occupancy tax funds

david_morris
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 11:30
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   All of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding requests submitted from the Copperas Cove Historical Society, Cove House, Krist Kindl Markt, Rabbit Fest and the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, will be fully funded in fiscal year...
Copperas Cove Police Department welcomes Officer Travis Buehler following the Police Academy Graduation Ceremony at Central Texas College.

Copperas Cove Police Department welcomes Officer Travis Buehler following the Police Academy Graduation Ceremony at Central Texas College.

Copperas Cove officer graduates Police Academy

david_morris
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 11:28
By MyKala Guerrero   Last week, The Police Academy of Central Texas College (CTC) in Killeen hosted a graduation ceremony for 25 cadets who received their certificate of completion of the Basic Peace Officer Course.
A Copperas Cove resident speaks during Tuesday's Copperas Cove city council meeting.

A Copperas Cove resident speaks during Tuesday's Copperas Cove city council meeting.

Copperas Cove Mayor says "no" to Pride Month proclamation

david_morris
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:25
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   It was a more-than-full house at Tuesday evening’s Copperas Cove city council meeting, and it took about 45 minutes for citizens to address the council on several matters, the largest one being the issuance of a Pride Month proclamation for June 1, 2027.
John Gallen, dressed as Uncle Sam, awards a prize basket at last year’s 4th of July Celebration at Allin House. This year’s celebration is set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

John Gallen, dressed as Uncle Sam, awards a prize basket at last year’s 4th of July Celebration at Allin House. This year’s celebration is set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

Independence Day celebrations to be held in Copperas Cove

david_morris
Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:11
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Historical Society is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly Fourth of July event at the historic Allin House. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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City of Copperas Cove logo

Copperas Cove City Council to hold budget workshops June 23 and 25

david_morris
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:21
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove City Council will hold two special workshop meetings next week to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and municipal services plan. The first workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at 5 p.m.
File Photo -- Local residents check out the I-14 expansion at a prior public meeting. This month, three will be held in Copperas Cove, Lampasas, and Lometa.

File Photo -- Local residents check out the I-14 expansion at a prior public meeting. This month, three will be held in Copperas Cove, Lampasas, and Lometa.

TxDOT holding more public meetings regarding I-14 expansion

david_morris
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:59
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Texas Department of Transportation is still in the planning stages for the expansion of I-14 from Copperas Cove to Lometa. This month, there will be a series of public meetings regarding a route study that will transform U.S.
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CCPD

Police investigating string of vehicle burglaries

david_morris
Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:49
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Tuesday, June 9, the Copperas Cove Police Department listed 12 cases of vehicle burglaries, engaging in organized criminal activity, as well as one case of credit/debit card abuse for its daily report.