Local family opens 4D ultrasound studio in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Expectant mothers now have a closer option to obtain a 4D ultrasound in Copperas Cove, with Lil Blessings 4D Ultrasound Studio in Cove Terrace Shopping Center.  There are other 4D ultrasound locations in Central Texas, but nothing in town, until now.

Copperas Cove Fire Department investigating vehicle fire

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Fire Department is looking for information on an individual leaving the scene just prior to a vehicle fire in the 300 block of Casa Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Around 3:17 p.m. the CCFD responded to a call about a vehicle fire.

North 17th Street residence in Copperas Cove brims with Christmas cheer

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    Stepping through the lighted walkway at 503 North 17th St. in Copperas Cove takes you on the path to a Christmas wonderland.

Optimist Club Thrift store gives away bicycles

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Optimist Club Thrift Store in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center gave away two bicycles Friday afternoon before closing the store doors until January.

Local H-E-B pharmacies among those receiving first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    As the first doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were distributed last week in Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced this week’s rollout of the newly-approved COVID-19 vaccinations from Moderna.  Along with the Copperas Cove H-E-B Plus!

New Coryell County jail stalled as commissioners, judge vote down issuing resolution

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Coryell County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss and vote on a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for a new county jail.

Copperas Cove police officer completes 100-mile ultramarathon, raises money for LEAF

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Captain Jeremy Alber with the Copperas Cove Police Department participated in and completed a 100-mile Ultramarathon earlier this month to raise funds to help fellow officers.

Step Into a Brighter Future collects diapers, supplies for foster children

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Nonprofit organization Step Into a Brighter Future hosted a diaper drive at HomeBase in Copperas Cove Saturday afternoon to benefit foster families with infants and toddlers.

City float captures first place finishes in holiday parades

Special to Leader-Press    GATESVILLE — Feliz Navidad! Frohe Wienachten! Joyeux Noël! The Copperas Cove Five Hills royalty represented nearly a dozen countries in their entry in the Temple Christmas Parade with the theme, Christmas Around the World.

As FDA approves emergency use authorization of first COVID-19 vaccine, local cases continue

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Federal Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, but locals shouldn’t expect to see a vaccine available to the general public anytime soon.