Coryell County commissioners look at revising speed limits on county roads

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Coryell County Commissioners scheduled a further look into revising speed limits on several roads within the county, during their regular meeting on Tuesday morning.

Copperas Cove volunteers sought to help with wreath placement at veterans’ cemetery

By LYNETTE SOWELLCove Leader-Press  An annual tradition in the Fort Hood area—the annual wreath laying at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery – will take place on Saturday, Nov. 27 starting at 10 a.m.Copperas Cove will have a contingent of volunteers from the City, CCISD, and various clubs...

Copperas Cove Senior Center hosts Thanks-for-Giving feast

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Senior Activity Center held its annual Thanks-for-Giving Feast Tuesday morning to show thanks to sponsors and supporters. The Senior Center provided the turkey and ham, while the senior citizens brought side dishes to the pot-luck style feast.

Early voting starts Monday for Dec. 7 runoff election in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Polls will be open Monday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec, 3 for early voting for the Dec. 7 runoff election for Copperas Cove city council Place 3.

Copperas Cove teachers capture VFW post honors; advance to district

Special to Leader-Press   Aaron Ruggles served as a role model to the nation as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, he is a role model in the classroom at Hettie Halstead Elementary where he teaches students to be productive, responsible, caring, and contributing members of society.

KCCB, Girl Scouts plant trees at Copperas Cove PD

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Dozens of Girl Scouts from four Girl Scouts of Central Texas troops and Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful volunteers met together Saturday morning at the Copperas Cove Police Department for the Arbor Day tree planting.

Coryell County Commissioners discuss jail noncompliance

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  The Coryell County Commissioners Court discussed the next step in a plan for action relating to the recent notice of the County Jail’s noncompliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards for exceeding the maximum capacity of inmates during a special...

Hundreds fed at first "CovesGiving" in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Hundreds of people enjoyed a free Thanksgiving meal Saturday afternoon at the CovesGiving event held at the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at the corner of Sunset Lane and Georgetown Road.

Copperas Cove Education Foundation distributes nearly $30,000 in Teacher Innovation Grants

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Silly string flew through the air over the heads of excited teachers and students Tuesday morning as the Copperas Cove Education Foundation Prize Patrol delivered the good news to teachers and staff at four campuses that their Teacher Innovation Grant requests...

Copperas Cove looks to purchase former credit union property for future fire station site

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  During a special meeting of the Copperas Cove city council last Wednesday evening, the council approved the City of Copperas Cove submitting an offer to purchase the property at 2410 E. Business 190 for a future fire station.