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CCLP/PAMELA GRANT -- Covites pose alongside the new “#COVE” sign at City Park.

Copperas Cove City Park walking trail, bridges project completed in time for Rabbit Fest

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Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:34

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Just in time for Rabbit Fest weekend, Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation officially held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the walking trail around the City Park duck pond.

A procession brings Cpt.Marvin Taylor III of the Killeen Fire Department back to Copperas Cove on Tuesday morning.

Killeen firefighter to be laid to rest on Tuesday

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Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:24

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Memorial services are set for Cpt. Marvin “Mark” Taylor III, of Kempner, who passed away early Sunday morning, May 11. A visitation will be held at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove on Monday, May 19 from 1-5:30 p.m..

Tasha Roberts, with the Mu Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and fellow sorority members hand out baskets to mothers at Saturday's community baby shower.

Sorority hosts city-wide baby shower in Copperas Cove

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Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:19

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press One hundred new or expectant mothers were treated to a wonderful surprise baby shower event this weekend in Copperas Cove.

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Mandatory Stage 4A Water Conservation to begin May 26 in Copperas Cove

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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 23:57

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Beginning Monday May 26, at 6 p.m, Bell County Water Control & Improvement District #1 (WCID 1) will be initiating Stage 3 of its Drought Contingency Plan, seeking a 30 percent reduction in water usage. This could could last up to four days.

Central Texas College names Wendy Sledd as Chief of Marketing and Communications

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Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:41

Special to the Leader-Press Central Texas College (CTC) recently announced the selection of Wendy Sledd as its new Chief of Marketing and Communications. Sledd brings more than four decades of experience in professional communications, journalism, and public relations to the role.

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Central Texas College celebrates 33% increase in spring 2025 graduates

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Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:38

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.

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Copperas Cove students earn college degrees ahead of graduation

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:04

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.

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Copperas Cove city council approves purchase of Christmas décor

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:02

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

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CCISD hires outside of district for next Director of Instrumental Music

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:00

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.

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Copperas Cove city council narrowly approves amendment to PC overlay district

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Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:58

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.