Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant 2020 royalty crowned, Ambassadors named

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The 2020 Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant were crowned during a ceremony on Saturday morning at Fester’s House at Copperas Cove City Park.

Total of 10,891 new cases of COVID-19 statewide during first week of June

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Two Copperas Cove women have been added to the list of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, as of Monday afternoon.

Copperas Cove and Gatesville each with one additional case, Governor announces Phase III to open Texas

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    As the state of Texas enters the third phase of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen businesses and facilities, Coryell County has seen two more positive cases of COVID-19 as reported by city and county officials on Wednesday.

Marsh presented with Community Builder Award

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Members of Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 of Copperas Cove presented Library Director Kevin Marsh with the Community Builder Award Tuesday morning.

Copperas Cove ISD opens summer feeding program on Monday

Special to Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove ISD Child Nutrition Department served more than 88,000 meals to children following spring break through the end of the school year.

Summer school, UIL sports begin Monday at Copperas Cove ISD

Special to Leader-Press   Some elementary Copperas Cove students will be back in class on Monday as summer school gets under way on the Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary campus. High school athletes will also begin strength and conditioning work.

Five Hills royalty prepare to crown successors

Special to Leader-Press   Saturday, June 6, 2020 will be a sad day for Five Hills Ambassador Briana Liles. The time has finally come to crown her successor in the 7th Annual Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant’s crowning ceremonies.

Mt. Hiram Lodge bestows annual Lamar Awards

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Members of Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 of Copperas Cove presented the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award to two Copperas Cove High School Class of 2020 seniors and graduates and one educator Friday morning in front of the front entrance of Copperas Cove High School.

Exchange Club names Youth of the Year

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Exchange Club of Copperas Cove presented Copperas Cove High School Class of 2020 senior and new graduate Richard “Camper” Kirkpatrick with the “Youth of the Year” scholarship and award Friday evening at his home.

TDCJ COVID-19 cases account for most of Coryell County cases

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   As the calendar turns to the month of June, Çoryell County has seen a total of 281 individuals testing positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services website.