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.

Copperas Cove Historical Society seeks support for heritage center

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Historical Society held its monthly meeting Wednesday evening at the Copperas Cove Public Library, and announced that although the group has been discussing plans for the Allin House, home of the first mayor of Copperas Cove, it has learned...

Technicians of Tomorrow celebrated by CTC, Texas Ford Dealers

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Friday afternoon, Central Texas College (CTC) celebrated the ongoing success of their Ford Technicians of Tomorrow (TOT) Program as they received two sizeable checks which will be used to make the program an even greater success.

Copperas Cove honored as Environmental Ambassador

Special to Leader-Press    The City of Copperas Cove was honored not just one but twice on Thursday afternoon for its efforts to care for the environment and provide sustainable program supporting Mother Earth.

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.