Copperas Cove City Council looks at $1 million general fund deficit for fiscal year 2021-2022 budget

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Council discussed the budget initiatives and the deficit in the General Fund for fiscal year 2021-2022 during a workshop meeting Tuesday evening.  The budget presentation showed a 9.

Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove to open new location on June 2

Special to Leader-Press  Nearly two years after a groundbreaking ceremony to reveal the “Future Home of Boys & Girls Clubs of Copperas Cove” at 206 Laura St., BGCCC announced on Thursday plans to launch its Summer Out-of-School-Time Program at a new home – 216 Laura St.

Copperas Cove city council approves nearly $900,00 design/build agreement for parks restrooms project

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Council unanimously approved selecting G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. to be the design/build firm for the City Parks restroom project during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

Rabbit Fest returns to Copperas Cove

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The crowds came out in force for the return of the annual Rabbit Fest after a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elite Red Hatters award three $1,000 scholarships

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Elite Red Hatters of Copperas Cove awarded $1,000 scholarships to three Copperas Cove High School seniors Saturday morning at Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant.

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.