Copperas Cove City Council to select firm for City Park restrooms project

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Council will consider and take action on a Design/Build Agreement with G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. for the City Parks restroom project during the council’s regular meeting this evening.

Family events return to Rabbit Fest

Special to Leader-Press   With the return of the Copperas Cove Rabbit Fest after an absence last year due to the pandemic, volunteers have seized the opportunity to add family events to the annual festival.

CCISD board votes to lift face covering requirement, approve staff pay increase

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to rescind the district’s face covering requirement as of July 1, 2021 and approved a pay increase for employees during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

Top Texas country singer/songwriter headlines Saturday at Rabbit Fest

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Texas singer/songwriter Curtis Grimes will be taking the stage Saturday night at Fester’s House and will bring his brand of music to Copperas Cove.

Commissioners discuss jail compliance, housing inmates

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Coryell County Commissioners discussed the county’s plans to stay in compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards during their regular meeting Tuesday.

City of Copperas Cove announces launch of Utility Assistance Donation Program

Special to Leader-Press  Copperas Cove, Texas – The City of Copperas Cove Utility Administration Department is pleased to announce the Utility Assistance Donation Program.

Copperas Cove man files civil suit against Coryell County, Sheriff’s Office

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The office of Coryell County Judge Roger Miller announced on Tuesday that on April 27, around 3 p.m., his office was served notice of a lawsuit filed against Coryell County and the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office.

Simply Good Burgers opens Copperas Cove location on Friday

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press A new burger joint is opening in Copperas Cove this Friday at the former El Corral Mexican restaurant location at 301 E. Business Highway 190.

Crossroads High School raises funds for Audie Murphy Reset Initiative

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Students and staff at Crossroads High School held a car show on campus Saturday to raise funds for the school’s new Audie Murphy Reset Initiative Program.

CCISD board of trustees to consider lifting face covering requirement

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Throughout the 2020-2021 school year, students and staff in the Copperas Cove Independent School District have been required to wear a face covering while on campus. With Tuesday night’s meeting of the CCISD board of trustees, that could change come July 1.