Two weeks into classes, CCISD sees 70 COVID-19 cases

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  With eight days of the 2021-2022 school year completed as of Friday, Aug. 27, the Copperas Cove Independent School District has seen a total of 70 COVID-19 cases so far.

Copperas Cove Booster Clubs partner with local businesses for concession stand offerings;

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press During each high school football game at the Bulldawg Stadium this fall season, patrons have the option to enjoy nachos, sausage wraps, French fries, burgers and more delicious food while supporting worthy causes.

Write-in candidate, Devin Meadows, files to run for mayor of Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Although it looked like by the end of the Aug. 16 filing period that the Copperas Cove mayoral race was unopposed, a write-in candidate submitted the required form to the city secretary’s race by the write-in deadline of Friday, Aug. 20.

Copperas Cove kid recognized as a Baskin-Robbins Pint-Sized Hero

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Romella Spitzer’s favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla bean, topped with the Magic Shell chocolate syrup.

Copperettes dance away with All-American honors at camp

Special to Leader-Press  Copperas Cove High School senior and Copperettes captain, Amari Snead, set the standard at the American Dance/Drill Team camp, not just for his team but for all of Central Texas, dancing away with a selection of All-American dancer and the Outstanding Performer award.

Negrete Firefighter Foundation holds inaugural fundraiser

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Negrete Firefighter Foundation, Inc. held its inaugural fundraiser Saturday evening at Camp Caylor to raise money to help send future firefighters through the Fire Academy.  The Negrete Firefighter Foundation, Inc.

Crossroads High School Holds third graduation ceremony of 2021

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove’s Crossroads High School held a commencement ceremony for 30 students on Friday evening at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

KCCB holds inaugural golf tournament

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful held its first golf tournament at the Hills of Cove Golf Course Friday morning.

Lil’ Tex Restaurant loses long-time employee to COVID-19

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A local restaurant that has been a mainstay in Copperas Cove for more than 20 years lost a long-time employee to COVID-19 on Friday, Aug. 20.

Copperas Cove EDC to consider sale of downtown property

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation is considering a letter of intent to purchase property that the EDC owns in downtown Copperas Cove. The 0.475-acre lot, located at 201 S. 2nd St.