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CCISD Superintendent Brent Hawkins speaks about the bond election during a press conference on Wednesday morning.

CCISD Superintendent Brent Hawkins speaks about the bond election during a press conference on Wednesday morning.

Two out of three CCISD bond propositions pass, superintendent shares about the path ahead

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Thu, 11/06/2025 - 21:42
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For the second time in two years, voters within the Copperas Cove Independent School District boundaries will see a bond on an election ballot. Proposition A, which totals a little more than $142 million, passed 2,884 to 2,090, or 58 to 42 percent.
Courtesy Photo The Copperas Cove High School Bulldawg BBQ team receive their 3rd place award on the podium at the recent National High School Association’s Regional BBQ Competition in Elgin. Bulldawg BBQ advances to compete at the Texas State High School BBQ Championship will take place on May 2, 2026.

Courtesy Photo The Copperas Cove High School Bulldawg BBQ team receive their 3rd place award on the podium at the recent National High School Association’s Regional BBQ Competition in Elgin. Bulldawg BBQ advances to compete at the Texas State High School BBQ Championship will take place on May 2, 2026.

Bulldawg BBQ team in its 2nd year, heads to state

david_morris
Fri, 10/31/2025 - 15:44
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove High School Bulldawg BBQ team brought the heat at the recent National High School Association’s Regional BBQ Competition in Elgin. Bulldawg BBQ placed 3rd overall and has officially qualified for the State Competition.
Kids check out Fort Hood’s Biodiversity booth at a past Eco Harvest. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Ogletree Gap Park.

Kids check out Fort Hood’s Biodiversity booth at a past Eco Harvest. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Ogletree Gap Park.

Community invited to annual Eco-Harvest, fashion show

david_morris
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 14:32
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) is hosing Eco-Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.at Ogletree Gap Preserve, 1878 Post Office Road.
Young entrepreneurs sell their products at Saturdy's OSCAR's Market held at Ogletree Gap Park in Copperas Cove.

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at Saturdy's OSCAR's Market held at Ogletree Gap Park in Copperas Cove.

Lemonade Day Fort Hood Area and CCopperas Cove Chamber of Commerce hold 5th annual OSCARS Market

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 15:55
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Dozens of young entrepreneurs set up their small businesses beneath the pavilion at Ogletree Gap Park for the fifth annual Oscar's Market held by Lemonade Day Fort Hood Area in partnership with the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce.
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CCISD board of trustees candidate forum set for Oct. 16

david_morris
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 15:50
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Nov. 4 election is less than four weeks away, and Copperas Cove ISD voters will have an opportunity to hear from CCISD board of trustees candidates.
Courtesy photo: Bulldawgs Head Coach and Athletic Director Rodney Southern, CCISD Superintendent Brent Hawkins, and Coach Donald Buckram Jr. show off the Peanut Butter Bowl trophy. Copperas Cove has won the Peanut Butter Bowl two out of three years.

Courtesy photo: Bulldawgs Head Coach and Athletic Director Rodney Southern, CCISD Superintendent Brent Hawkins, and Coach Donald Buckram Jr. show off the Peanut Butter Bowl trophy. Copperas Cove has won the Peanut Butter Bowl two out of three years.

Copperas Cove wins 2025 Peanut Butter Bowl

david_morris
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 15:37
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For the second time in three years, the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs took first place in the annual Peanut Butter Bowl. Altogether, a total of 12,240 jars of peanut butter were collected in Copperas Cove.
SC Lee Junior High School served as the setting for Crossroads High School's Fall Graduation Ceremony, ,with 19 graduates.

SC Lee Junior High School served as the setting for Crossroads High School's Fall Graduation Ceremony, ,with 19 graduates.

Crossroads High School holds Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony

david_morris
Thu, 10/02/2025 - 22:18
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Crossroads High School held its annual Fall Graduation Ceremony, with 19 graduates joining the Class of 2025.
Jimmy Shuck, CCISD Deputy Superintendent for Operations and Support, leads a group on a walk-through of CCHS during a Bond Walk & Talk event on Monday evening.

Jimmy Shuck, CCISD Deputy Superintendent for Operations and Support, leads a group on a walk-through of CCHS during a Bond Walk & Talk event on Monday evening.

Copperas Cove ISD holds second of three bond election Walk and Talk events at Cove High School

david_morris
Thu, 10/02/2025 - 22:08
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District held the second of three Walk and Talk events for members of the community to visit the different campuses and speak with district officials and ask questions regarding the upcoming proposed bond election.