Copperas Cove sees highest count of active COVID-19 cases to date

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread locally, positive cases of COVID-19 are at an all-time high within the city of Copperas Cove as of Monday.

COVID-19 Cases climb higher in Coryell County, neighboring counties continue to see surge

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    After Coryell County saw a surge last week in new positive cases of COVID-19 virus, the count only climbed by four, reaching 1,017 positive cases on Monday, with 223 cases considered active, 781 recovered, and 13 deceased.

Robertson Avenue Baptist Church celebrates 60 years

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Robertson Avenue Baptist Church celebrates its 60th anniversary on Friday. The church first opened its doors and held its first service 60 years ago on November 20, 1960, led by R.G. Whitehead, the pastor of First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove.

Wednesday criminal trespass call in Lampasas County leads to pursuit and arrest of Copperas Cove man, one suspect still at large

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press     The pursuit of two suspects involved in a Lampasas County criminal trespass call led to Big Divide Road in Copperas Cove. On Wednesday afternoon, Texas Game Wardens responded to a criminal trespass call in Lampasas County.

Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful, Five Hills royalty host Community Shred Day

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    Local residents had the opportunity on Sunday to safely dispose of their unwanted papers, mail, sensitive documents, and more this weekend.

Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans holds annual Thanksgiving basket distribution

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans gave away more than 500 turkeys and bas of fixings during its annual Thanksgiving Basket distribution Saturday morning.

Dec. 8 set as date for Copperas Cove runoff election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   During a special meeting of the Copperas Cove city council on Thursday, the council canvassed the election results of the Nov. 3 election, declaring Place 7 candidate and incumbent Jack Smith the winner.

Coryell County sees more than 100 new cases of COVID-19 since Oct. 30

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Like other parts of Texas, Copperas Cove and Coryell County have seen a surge in positive COVID-19 cases since the end of October.  The city of Copperas Cove issued its weekly update for COVID-19 cases on Monday Nov.

Clements/Parsons Elementary honors veterans with parade

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Students at Clements-Parsons Elementary held a drive-through parade for local veterans Tuesday morning.  The students decorated posters and signs that they held as they waved American flags while local veterans in the community drove through the parking lot.

CCISD trustees approve retention pay for district staff

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove Independent School District employees will see some additional funds in their December 2020 paycheck, after the CCISD board approved a resolution regarding a one-time retention incentive for staff during its meeting on Tuesday evening.