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.

Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce holds candidate forum, early voting starts Tuesday

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum Monday evening for candidates running in national, state and city races.  The forum was held at the Copperas Cove Independent School District administration building on S.

State, local healthcare providers brace for upcoming flu season amid COVID-19 concerns

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    As the tracking of numbers for the COVID-19 pandemic continues, another season opened as of Oct. 1: flu season, a time during which healthcare providers urge people to get their flu shots. The flu season typically runs through May.