Future of Copperas Cove Five Hills Scholarship Program to be decided at city council meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  After several meetings of discussions, public input, and postponements, the Copperas Cove city council will discuss and take action on the status of the relationship of the City of Copperas Cove “with the Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant/Program and storage...

Elvis makes appearance at Cove Theater for live performance

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  For one night only, Elvis returned to the building at the Cove Theater downtown, with Elvis impersonator Mike Elliott’s Elvis Tribute Saturday evening. Elliott sang 90 minutes’ worth of Elvis classics, hits and more, to a packed theater of at least 100 people.

Copperas Cove fireffighter to be celebrated, remembered

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Fire Department announced on Saturday the passing of one of its own, John Michael “Turtle” McGuire, an 18-year veteran of the department. According to the press release, McGuire, 52, passed away on Thursday, Feb.

Early voting starts Monday for March 1 primary

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Early voting for the March Primary Election starts Tuesday, Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 25, with Election Day on March 1.

Coryell County candidates answer questions at Cove forum

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Dozens attended the candidate forum for the nine Republican candidates running for county office. The forum was held Saturday evening at the Copperas Cove Public Library.

Remembering Coach Rox

By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-Press Monday was a tragic day for the City of Copperas Cove.

King retires after 30 years with the City of Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The city of Copperas Cove recognized long-time employee Mike King upon his retirement after serving the city for 30 years. King served as the superintendent of the Fleet Services Department and officially retired on Jan. 28.

Copperas Cove city council again postpones action on Five Hills Scholarship Program

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove City Council decided to again postpone action on the status of the Five Hills Scholarship Program until their next regular meeting on Feb. 15, due to a council member being absent.

Registration now open for 2022 Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant

Special to the Leader-Press  Copperas Cove Five Hills Ambassador Dawn Hale knows what it feels like to lose and to win. With each effort competing in the Miss Five Hills Scholarship pageant, she grew more confident and used what she learned in each attempt to capture the crown.

OSDCT holding grand opening Saturday

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Operation Stand Down Central Texas will hold a grand opening Saturday morning, welcoming the public to the non-profit’s new facility on Carpenter Street. Operation Stand Down Central Texas aims to help homeless veterans in the area.