Coryell County sheriff gives tour of jail ahead of special election

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Coryell County Sheriff Scott Williams gave media outlets a tour of the county jail Monday afternoon and shared more information on the current needs that the jail and county are facing.

Copperas Cove to be site of new Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins store

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A new storefront will be appearing at 2410 E. Business 190 in Copperas Cove, on part of the property which was the former Heart of Texas Federal Credit Union.

VFW Post 8577 celebrates 66 years, gives $32,000 to community organizations

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Olan Forest Smith VFW Post #8577 of Copperas Cove celebrated its 66th anniversary and distributed more than $32,000 to local organizations Tuesday evening.  Tuesday, April 27, marked the post’s 66th birthday.

Copperas Cove High School Project Graduation holds car wash fundraiser

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Volunteers and senior students with the Copperas Cove High School Project Graduation Committee held a car wash fundraiser in the parking lot behind Bush’s Chicken Saturday and raised more than $1,200 for this year’s Project Graduation.

Council receives project updates, approves contract for golf course concessions

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove City Council heard from City Manager Ryan Haverlah regarding several topics during the City Manager Report during its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Luncheon held for Crime Victims’ Rights Week

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Hidden Gem Family Center of Gatesville hosted various county government offices for a lunch this week in honor of Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

CCISD graduation ceremonies on track for Expo Center, Lea Ledger Auditorium

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Friday, May 28, Copperas Cove High School graduating seniors will have the opportunity to walk across the stage of the Bell County Expo Center to receive their diplomas, in front of their family and friends.

Operation Stand Down Central Texas breaks ground on facility in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Operation Stand Down Central Texas has enlisted the services of Coyote Design and Build for the construction of its own facility to be located on Carpenter Street. Coyote Design and Build broke ground and began construction on the site last week.

Copperas Cove ISD recognizes teachers and employees of the year

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District announced its employees of the year during the recognition portion of Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting.

Early voting begins Monday for Coryell County May 1 bond election

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    For the second time in 10 years, Coryell County voters will have the opportunity to head to the polls again for a vote on a $30.9 million bond election for the proposed construction of a new county jail facility.