COVID-19 cases in Copperas Cove ISD rise to 120 as of Tuesday

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Independent School District is reporting 120 cases of lab-confirmed COVID-19 as of Tuesday, with 24 staff and 96 students testing positive as of Tuesday, CCISD Superintendent Joseph Burns told the board of Tuesday evening.

CCISD holding public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate tonight

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees will be holding a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for 2021-2022 tonight starting at 6 p.m. in the Boardroom at the District Administration Building at 408 S. Main St.

City of Copperas Cove represented at McGregor tea event

Special to Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Five Hills royalty worked to turn tea into tourism dollars by representing the City of Copperas Cove at the McGregor Tea and Tiaras event where the titleholders were featured guests.

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.