On the eve of registration, 2022 Five Hills Scholarship program status uncertain

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Usually by this date on the calendar, volunteers with the Five Hills Scholarship program are ready to receive registrations starting Feb. 1 for the annual pageant.

Copperas Cove EDC board looks at possible virtual spec building to draw companies to Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board of directors viewed a video presentation regarding a virtual spec building from Next Move Group during their meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Copperas Cove EDC selects Fred Welch as new Executive Director 

Special to the Leader-Press COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS (January 27, 2022) – The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has selected Fred Welch to be its new executive director.

Crossroads High School holds Winter Graduation

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   CCISD's Crossroads High School held its Winter Commencement Ceremony Friday evening at Lea Ledger Auditorium, with 25 students graduating.  A total of 23 students walked in Friday’s ceremony, with the other two having already moved away.

Six arrested in connection with Jan. 18 court-clearing fight at CCHS basketball game

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Six individuals were arrested and three juveniles detained and released to their parents on Friday and Saturday, after Copperas Cove police investigated a fight which broke out toward the end of last Tuesday evening’s Copperas Cove boys’ varsity basketball...

Coryell County commissioners discuss justice center, hear from county facility committee

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County Commissioners Court met for a special workshop meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18 to discuss the design costs and associated issues related to the potential construction of a Justice Center building.

Copperas Council hears from citizens on the status of the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant Program

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove City Council heard from citizens about the impact of the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant Program during their workshop meeting and into their regular meeting on Jan. 18.

CCPD, school officials investigating altercation at Cove vs. Heights basketball game

By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-Press For the second-consecutive game, the basketball action on the hardcourt led to physical altercations. Last Friday, the grievances poured out into the parking lot between spectators after the Bulldawgs’ close 70-67 win over Shoemaker.

Man arrested for unlawful display of a firearm inside Copperas Cove H-E-B Plus!

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A man was arrested on Jan. 16 in connection with a Jan. 12 incident at Copperas Cove H-E-B Plus!, when two other customers called police and complained that he displayed a firearm at them while inside the store.

Mt Hiram Lodge #595 recognizes Mason receiving 50-year service award

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 of Copperas Cove recognized one of its brothers for achieving 50 years of service as a mason with a special ceremony Tuesday evening. Billy Joe Evans received his 50-year Service Award.