Family-friendly comedy show set for Oct. 24 in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   Elias Isreal, an award-winning, LA-based comic is bringing his family friendly Pop-Up Comedy show to Copperas Cove on Saturday at 7 p.m., at Cadence Church, located next to Dollar Tree.

A21 Global Freedom Summit to combat human trafficking

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Refuge Ministries, located on S. F.M. 116, will be hosting a live streaming of the A21.org Global Freedom Summit Saturday afternoon for the community to watch and learn how to recognize the signs of human trafficking.

State launching COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program in Texas schools

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced the creation of a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Texas school systems.

Heavy turnout at the polls during first two days of early voting in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The line stretched through the parking lot at the Copperas Cove Civic Center on Tuesday, as early voting for the Nov. 3 election opened.

Cevicheladas El Diablito & La Catrina now open in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove’s newest restaurant, Cevicheladas El Diablito & La Catrina, opened its doors this weekend. Cevicheladas El Diablito & La Catrina held a special grand opening event Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. until they sold out of food.

Copperas Cove sees spike in COVID-19 cases, active case number rises from last week

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Monday morning, Copperas Cove Deputy Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator Gary Young issued the weekly update for the city’s positive COVID-19 cases within the city limits.  In one week, the cumulative case total rose from 383 to 414, a jump of 31.

Early voting opens Tuesday for Nov. 3 election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Early voting opens on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for the Nov. 3 general election and special election, and will continue t through Friday, Oct. 30. In Copperas Cove, registered voters may cast ballots at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W. Ave. B.

Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13 for Nov. 3 election

Early voting open Tuesday for Nov. 3 election By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Early voting opens on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for the Nov. 3 general election and special election, and will continue t through Friday, Oct. 30.

Copperas Cove city council candidates connect with voters once more at VFW forum

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Three of the four candidates for Copperas Cove City Council Place 6 participated in the City Council Candidate Forum hosted by the VFW Post #8577 Friday evening.

Copperas Cove city council updated on utility accounts

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Utility Administration Department will continue with water disconnections and late fees for delinquent utility accounts following discussion during the city council meeting Tuesday evening.