Central Texas College celebrates 33% increase in spring 2025 graduates

Special to the Leader-Press    Central Texas College celebrated a significant milestone during its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9, recognizing a 33 percent increase in graduates compared to last year.

Copperas Cove students earn college degrees ahead of graduation

Special to the Leader-Press    When Copperas Cove High School student Emily Kimball enrolled at Central Texas College (CTC) as a sophomore, she anticipated academic rigor—but she couldn’t have predicted the personal challenges that would unfold during her journey.

Copperas Cove city council approves purchase of Christmas décor

 By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press     A 14-foot lighted tree with ornaments, and a lineup of décor to include Santa and Mrs.

CCISD hires outside of district for next Director of Instrumental Music

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Tuesday, during a special meeting, the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of veteran band director Mario Morales to be the next Director of Instrumental Music in CCISD.

Copperas Cove city council narrowly approves amendment to PC overlay district

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The decision was not unanimous on Tuesday evening, but the Copperas Cove city council approved an amendment to the zoning code text for the city’s Primary Corridor Overlay District. The council approved that the maximum front setback shall be 50 feet.

City council narrowly approves agreement with local contractor for senior center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council narrowly approved a construction agreement with local contractor Texas HomePro LLC, to perform all mechanical, electrical and plumbing work associated with the construction of the Senior Center.

Moose Lodge holding fundraiser for Copperas Cove man

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Moose Lodge is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, April 26 to benefit Matt Franklin, a Copperas Cove man who is battling stage 4 lung cancer.

Longtime Copperas Cove volunteer, Golden Deeds recipient passes away

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove community lost a more than 45-year volunteer when Earnest “Earnie” Remedies passed away on Monday, April 14.

Five Hills Scholarship pageant ordinance discussion on agenda for Copperas Cove city council

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After a nearly two-year hiatus, the fate of the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant program is up for discussion on Tuesday evening by the Copperas Cove city council.

Crime victims’ coordinators help navigate the criminal justice process

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The week of April 6-12 is National Crime Victims week, and Coryell County officials are hoping to highlight the ways that crime victims can receive support locally.