Copperas Cove nonprofit hosting 5th annual karaoke, beard and mustache contest, car show

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Nikki Whitworth-Reazola is excited to be bringing her nonprofit’s annua event home to Copperas Cove.  The 5th annual Karaoke for a Cause, All Makes & Models Car & Bike Show, and Beard and Stache Charity competition runs April 11-13.

Exchange Clubs to honor Ledger with Book of Golden Deeds

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Lifelong Copperas Cove resident Lovett Leslie “Les” Ledger will be the 50th recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds, and will be recognized at a banquet on Friday, April 11, which starts at 6 p.m.

Copperas Cove holds annual State of the City town hall, celebrates 146 years

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The City of Copperas Cove turned 146 last week, and one of the events that took place was the annual State of the City Town Hall.  The event served as a recap on the past year and recent city projects, as well as a look ahead.

Copperas Cove Education Foundation honors two CCISD alumni

  Special to the Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Education Foundation will honor two local Copperas Cove ISD alumni at their Boots and Buckles Annual Gala on April 5, 2025.  This year’s inductees into the Copperas Cove Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor are Beverly Smith and Larry Lee Letzer, Jr.

Southern hired as new top Dawg in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A former Copperas Cove Bulldawg has come home, with the hiring of Rodney Southern as the new head football coach/athletic director for the Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Copperas Cove Historical Society raises funds for Allin House

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Members of the Copperas Cove Historical Society are working hard to raise the funds necessary to restore the Allin House to its former glory. To raise money, the group held a massive rummage sale outside the Allin House on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Covites celebrate Spring with festival

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Families streamed in and out of the park Saturday as they enjoyed Copperas Cove Parks & Recreation’s Spring Fest. Spring Fest ran from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Cove kids enjoy Touch-A-Truck during spring break

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Horns blared and children cried out in excitement as they got to explore a variety of vehicles at the Copperas Cove Public Library’s first Touch-A-Truck event on Tuesday. From 10 a.m.

City council directs use of fund balance for senior center shortfall

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council directed the city’s administration to make up an approximately $1.5 million shortfall for the senior center construction project, using some of the city’s general fund balance.

Locals share about impact of Pink Warrior Angels, Runway of Hope

By Lynette Sowell  Cove Leader-Press    Cancer survivors from across the country recently took to the stage to celebrate hope at the 7th annual Runway of Hope, held by Pink Warrior Angels.   The event was held at the Knoxville Ranch Wedding and Event Venue, located just north of Waco in West, TX.