Copperas Cove pastor speaks after five members of church test positive for COVID-19

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    At least five members of a Copperas Cove church have tested positive for COVID-19, after an out-of-town guest pastor’s visit July 27-29.

Copperas Cove firefighter remembered with stories, bagpipes, bells and procession

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Dozens of firefighters from all over Central Texas filled pew after pew, joining family and friends to pay their respects to Jose Alberto Negrete during the funeral mass service held at the Holy Family Catholic Church Tuesday morning.

City council votes to table decision on utility rate changes

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Following comments by concerned citizens and one city council member, the Copperas Cove city council voted to table amending the city’s fee schedule for the next fiscal year, until a September meeting.

Coryell County Jail has first positive COVID-19 test

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Coryell County has first positive test for COVID-19 in the Coryell County Jail. In a press release issued by the Coryell County Office of Emergency Management and County Judge Roger, Miller, at 5:07 p.m.

Copperas Cove ISD receives PPE from the state prior to campuses reopening

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   With school districts across the state of Texas preparing to reopen campuses for the 2020-2021 school year, they face the task of helping keep students and staff safe and healthy from the COVID-19 virus.

Coryell County closes out July with 377 total COVID-19 cases

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The month of July 2020 saw a total of 237 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus within Coryell County, as per the tracker on the Coryell County website.

Residents speak out against rezoning, proposed development of 378 acres on Copperas Cove west side

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Planning & Zoning Commission held two public hearings last Monday on requests to rezone and amend the Future Land Use Plan map for The Valley at Great Hills by Quintero Engineering, LCC.

Cove ISD increases mental health services as students return to school

Special to Leader-Press    The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures implemented by the state of Texas and the world have caused disruptions to daily routines.

Copperas Cove locals can hold larger public gatherings of more than 10, must apply for mayoral approval

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As of July 3, outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people in public places or at local businesses are prohibited by Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28.

Copperas Cove cheerleaders selected as All-Americans

Special to Leader-Press    Twenty-six cheerleaders cheer for Copperas Cove Bulldawgs and Lady Dawgs. Eleven of the 26 received All-American status at the Universal Cheer Association Camp last week and will have the opportunity to perform at the New Year’s Day Parade in London, England.