CCISD shifts gears for Stuff the Bus 2021

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District held its 7th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive Friday at the Administration Building on Main Street.

Class of 2025 gets Bulldawg Welcome

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   More than 600 new Copperas Cove Bulldawgs received a nice hearty and warm welcome to the Dawghouse at the annual Bulldawg Welcome held Tuesday.  Starting at 9 a.m.

As CCISD teachers head back to class, Optimist Club awards 10 new teachers with classroom funds

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Optimist Club donated $1,000 to teachers at the Copperas Cove Independent School District’s New Teacher Orientation Monday morning.

Copperas Cove firefighter remembered with foundation, celebration

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    One year ago, the family of Jose’ Negrete, a Copperas Cove firefighter/paramedic who had battled lymphoma, was laying him to rest.

Copperas Cove city council calls for Place 3 special election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    There are now four places on the Copperas Cove city council up for election on Nov. 2, to include a special election for Place 3, called for by the city council during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Central Texas hospitals have highest percentage of COVID-19 patients compared to other Trauma Service Areas

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    As of Wednesday, Aug.

Cove House Classic Bike Tour set for August 14

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Cove House Classic Bike Tour will return to Copperas Cove on Saturday, August 14, bright and early at 7 a.m. The bike ride originated in 2002 and acts as one of the largest annual fundraisers for the Cove House Emergency Shelter.

Canes For Veterans Central Texas holding fundraiser at Camp Caylor in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Canes for Veterans Central Texas will be holding a fundraising event next month on Saturday, August 14, at Camp Caylor. The event starts at noon and runs all afternoon and evening. There will be live music, food trucks, bounce houses, raffles, games and more.

CCPD holds graduation for Law Enforcement Explorers

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Police Department held a graduation ceremony for the 10 graduates from the Law Enforcement Explorers Program academy Friday evening.  The 10 new graduates join eight other cadets in the program.

Pride of Cove Band gets put through its paces

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The sounds of the Copperas Cove High School Pride of Cove Band will soon fill the air for residents who live near the high school, after the band students have begun their summer Band Boot Camp in the parking lot next to the Lea Ledger Auditorium and band hall.