Gov. Abbott: State agencies, publicly funded entities cannot require COVID-19 vaccine “passports”

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order that prohibits state agencies or political subdivisions in Texas, such as counties, cities, and school districts from requiring a “vaccine passport” as a condition to receive services based on an...

Copperas Cove city council looks at $5 million for new animal shelter at Ogletree

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council came to a consensus on Tuesday for the city to move forward with plans for a new animal shelter to the tune of nearly $5 million.

City and County entities gather for quarterly summit meeting

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, City Manager and City Council and Copperas Cove Independent School as well as Coryell County Judge met together for a summit meeting last Wednesday afternoon in the council chambers.

Copperas Cove city council to hear presentation on Animal Shelter project

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The city council will discuss the proposed Animal Shelter project during its workshop meeting on Tuesday, with a presentation by Deputy Police Chief Brian Wyers, who oversees Animal Control.  The workshop meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

Copperas Cove city council discusses upcoming revenues, removing homestead exemption, adding transportation user fee

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove City Council discussed tax revenues for the fiscal year 2021-2022 proposed budget during a special meeting Tuesday evening.

Property owners receiving 2021 appraisal notices, have until May 15 to file protest

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Property owners have been receiving their annual appraisal notices from the Coryell Central Appraisal District (Coryell CAD).  Coryell CAD mailed out 28,809 appraisal notices on March 26.

Coryell County holds first townhall meeting for May 1 bond election for new jail funding

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Dozens showed up to the Gatesville City Auditorium on Tuesday evening for the first of two townhall meetings to inform Coryell County residents about the upcoming bond election and plans for a future $30,900,000 county jail project.

Copperas Cove city council to meet, discuss future projects, next year’s city budget

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove city council will be holding a special meeting today at 5 p.m., during which it will receive and discuss the city’s annual comprehensive financial report as presented by Velia Key, the city’s Director of Financial Services.

New titleholders crowned at 8th annual Five Hills Scholarship Pageant

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    The 8th annual Five Hills Scholarship Pageant was held Saturday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, with 62 contestants and a masquerade theme, emceed by Mrs. Texas International 2021 Aquillia Vang.

National Mounted Warrior Museum construction heads skyward

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Last November, ground was broken on Fort Hood for the future National Mounted Warrior Museum, and now, one can see construction progressing as they drive by.