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CCHS/CTC graduate plans career in health field

david_morris
Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:09
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press   While most high school seniors are preparing for life after graduation, Copperas Cove High School’s Daniel Manning already has a college degree in hand and a clear vision for his future in the medical field.
Copperas Cove residents Austin LeBel, Micah Burden, and Hasan Ibeljic maneuver a police department vehicle through the driving course at Central Texas College. The cadets are expected to graduate CTC on June 27 and join the local police force.

Copperas Cove residents Austin LeBel, Micah Burden, and Hasan Ibeljic maneuver a police department vehicle through the driving course at Central Texas College. The cadets are expected to graduate CTC on June 27 and join the local police force.

CTC Police Academy partners with Cove PD

david_morris
Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:07
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press   As communities across the nation, including Copperas Cove, face a shortage of law enforcement personnel, Central Texas College (CTC) is taking proactive steps to meet the growing demand through its rigorous and hands-on Police Academy.
The spring graduating class of 2025 for Crossroads High School was the largest class in the campus' history.

The spring graduating class of 2025 for Crossroads High School was the largest class in the campus' history.

Crossroads High has largest graduating class in its history

david_morris
Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:36
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Cheers and applause filled the Lea Ledger Auditorium last Thursday evening when Crossroads High School held its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony featuring the largest class of graduates in Crossroads High School history with 45 graduates.
CCHS class of 2025 members prepare to walk at the May 23 commencement ceremony.

CCHS class of 2025 members prepare to walk at the May 23 commencement ceremony.

CCHS graduates 530 in 2025 senior class

david_morris
Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:33
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The graduation of the Copperas Cove High School class of 2025 is now part of the history books, after a total of 530 students crossed the stage at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton to receive their diplomas and continue their journeys.
Rev. Rob Endter of Copperas Cove opens Wednesday morning's Texas Senate session with a word of prayer.

Rev. Rob Endter of Copperas Cove opens Wednesday morning's Texas Senate session with a word of prayer.

Cove pastor gives invocation at Texas Senate

david_morris
Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:10
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Rev. Robert Endter, longtime Covite and community volunteer, is pastor of Church of the Redeemer, and on Wednesday morning, he had the opportunity to give the invocation at the state Capitol in Austin.
A crew walks through the debris left after a home on East Blancas Drive exploded in June 2024.

A crew walks through the debris left after a home on East Blancas Drive exploded in June 2024.

City to address dangerous, vacant buildings

david_morris
Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:08
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The City of Copperas Cove is adding some funds to the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year budget to address an issue within the city – vacant, dangerous buildings.
Copperas Cove Independent School District

Copperas Cove Independent School District

CCISD trustees approve hiring of new principal for CCJHS

david_morris
Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:03
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   During a special meeting on Tuesday of the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees, the board voted 6-0 to approve the hiring of Roger McNeel as the new principal at Copperas Cove Jr. High School for the 2025-26 school year.
VFW Post 8577 holds its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Copperas Cove cemetery.

VFW Post 8577 holds its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Copperas Cove cemetery.

VFW Post 8577 observes Memorial Day

david_morris
Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:00
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Despite the stormy, rainy morning weather, the skies parted just in time for Olan Forest Smith VFW Post 8577 and its Auxiliary of Copperas Cove to hold their annual Memorial Day remembrance event at the Copperas Cove cemetery where the veterans paid tribute to...
An advance funding agreement was approved for the installation of a U-turn at eastbound Business 190 and Constitution Drive.

An advance funding agreement was approved for the installation of a U-turn at eastbound Business 190 and Constitution Drive.

Copperas Cove city council approves advance funding agreement for U-turn

david_morris
Thu, 05/22/2025 - 14:11
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A dedicated U-turn and lighting for that turn will be in the works soon for the intersection of Business 190 and Constitution Drive.
Copperas Cove police issue warning about vehicle thefts.

Copperas Cove police issue warning about vehicle thefts.

Copperas Cove police warn of targeted vehicle thefts

david_morris
Thu, 05/22/2025 - 14:05
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Police Department issued a statement on Monday about the theft and attempted theft of Kia and Hyundai models from 2011 to 2022, particularly those with traditional keys. “This reflects a nationwide trend impacting many communities.