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CTC Protective Services Professor Patrick Boone demonstrates proper arrest and control techniques to Bravo Class cadets during Police Academy training.

CTC Protective Services Professor Patrick Boone demonstrates proper arrest and control techniques to Bravo Class cadets during Police Academy training.

CTC Police Academy Cadets receive training in real-world preparation

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Tue, 07/15/2025 - 13:08
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press    Central Texas College’s (CTC) current Police Academy cadets in the Bravo Class are deep in training this week, focusing on arrest and control techniques—an essential component of their 24-week Basic Peace Officer Course.
Leonardo Torres and his mother share a moment of connection while practicing sign language together, one of the many family-bonding moments from the CTC class.

Leonardo Torres and his mother share a moment of connection while practicing sign language together, one of the many family-bonding moments from the CTC class.

College for Kids ASL Class Inspires Young Learner’s Drive to Communicate

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Wed, 07/02/2025 - 15:27
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press    For 7-year-old Leonardo Torres, learning American Sign Language (ASL) isn’t just a fun summer activity. It’s a meaningful step toward connection.
Recommended fee increases include changes in volumetric rates for both water and sewer services for Copperas Cove utility customers.

Recommended fee increases include changes in volumetric rates for both water and sewer services for Copperas Cove utility customers.

Copperas Cove city council briefed on proposed fee changes

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Wed, 07/02/2025 - 15:14
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Come Oct. 1, 2025, a number of proposed fees will likely go into effect for Copperas Cove residents and utility customers.
CCLP/PAMELA GRANT Xander Bickford executes a 360-degree jump spinning kick while throwing and catching his nunchaku. Bickford plans to perform the weapons form at a competition in Wales later this year.

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT Xander Bickford executes a 360-degree jump spinning kick while throwing and catching his nunchaku. Bickford plans to perform the weapons form at a competition in Wales later this year.

Iron Dojo hosts ICO Team USA

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Wed, 07/02/2025 - 14:49
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Local martial artists are preparing to compete on the international stage. Copperas Cove’s own Zachary and Rodney Phillips are preparing to compete in Norway in November and have been training rigorously.
CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER Six cadets who graduated from the Central Texas College Police Academy on June 27 joined the ranks of the Copperas Cove Police Department.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER Six cadets who graduated from the Central Texas College Police Academy on June 27 joined the ranks of the Copperas Cove Police Department.

Six officers join the ranks of CCPD

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Wed, 07/02/2025 - 14:32
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   More than 30 cadets graduated from the CEntral Texas College Police Academy following a graduation ceremony held for the Class of 2025-Alpha on June 27.
Students of all ages are spending part of their summer hunting for fossils at Central Texas College’s College for Kids fossil hunting class. Student increased their scientific knowledge while also improving their observation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Students of all ages are spending part of their summer hunting for fossils at Central Texas College’s College for Kids fossil hunting class. Student increased their scientific knowledge while also improving their observation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Future paleontologists unearth prehistoric fun at Central Texas College

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Mon, 06/23/2025 - 13:08
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press    Young scientists got their hands dirty at Central Texas College as they stepped back in time through a hands-on fossil hunting experience.
The infant room at World of Wonder Academy offer a quiet atmosphere for babies to grow and play.

The infant room at World of Wonder Academy offer a quiet atmosphere for babies to grow and play.

World of Wonder Academy to hold open house

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Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:01
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   World of Wonder Academy is holding an open house on Saturday, June 21 from 3-5 p.m. The soon-to-open childcare center is located at the former site of Turkey Creek Junior Academy, 1101 Hawk Trail, in Copperas Cove.
2.59 acres at 2015 F.M. 3046 has been rezoned to RC, Retail Commercial, to allow for expansion of A-Stop nearby and also possible fast food restaurant.

2.59 acres at 2015 F.M. 3046 has been rezoned to RC, Retail Commercial, to allow for expansion of A-Stop nearby and also possible fast food restaurant.

Council approves rezoning for retail across from Martin Walker Elementary

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Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:48
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The rezoning of a little more than 2.5 acres on F.M. 3046 passed after a public hearing at Tuesday evening’s Copperas Cove city council meeting.
Students focus intently as they bring their creativity to life during the Art Expressions class at Central Texas College’s College for Kids program, where young artists explore emotions and self-expression through drawing, painting, and other hands-on techniques.

Students focus intently as they bring their creativity to life during the Art Expressions class at Central Texas College’s College for Kids program, where young artists explore emotions and self-expression through drawing, painting, and other hands-on techniques.

Art Expressions Class Helps Young Students Channel Emotions Through Creativity at Central Texas College

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Fri, 06/13/2025 - 15:11
By Wendy Sledd Special to the Leader-Press    Central Texas College’s College for Kids program is fostering creativity and emotional well-being through its Art Expressions class, where students explore the therapeutic power of art using a variety of materials including paints, watercolors, colored...
After a ribbon cutting ceremony, the Ogletree Gap Park hike and bike trails are officially open.

After a ribbon cutting ceremony, the Ogletree Gap Park hike and bike trails are officially open.

Ogletree Gap Park hiking trails officially open

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Thu, 06/12/2025 - 13:14
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   After years of hard work by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Ogletree Gap Park hiking trails are officially open. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the hiking trail was held Saturday at 9 a.m.