Copperas Cove coronavirus cases reach 23

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A Copperas Cove man in his 50s is now in the hospital and is the most recent confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Copperas Cove.

Man shot during Monday night aggravated robbery in Copperas Cove

Cove Leader-Press   A late evening aggravated robbery at Family Food Mart, located at 2011 Urbantke Ln. in Copperas Cove, resulted in a man being shot. Copperas Cove police responded to a call at 10:39 Monday evening for a report of a gunshot victim at the convenience store.

Copperas Cove coronavirus cases at 22: mobile testing sites set for Thursday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Over the weekend, two more positive test results for coronavirus within the city of Copperas Cove added to the area numbers.

EDC funds local businesses for marketing program, opens second round of applications

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday, some Copperas Cove business owners learned that they were the recipients of $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000 as part of a marketing partnership with the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation.

Another positive confirmed case of COVID-19 in Copperas Cove, mobile testing site set for Thursday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Another Copperas Cove resident has tested positive for COVID-19, said Bob Harrell, Coryell County Emergency Management Coordinator, shortly before noon.   As of Friday, there were 26 active cases in the county, with 22 recovered.

Teachers saluted by CCISD students and staff

Special to Leader-Press    In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day.  In 1985, the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May.

Chamber of Commerce discusses local effects of pandemic on past and future events

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Council heard from the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce president regarding the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on tourism and businesses during their regular meeting held Tuesday evening.

CCISD to hold onstage graduation ceremonies

Special to Leader-Press   Copperas Cove High School and Crossroads High School seniors will have an on-stage ceremony to receive their diplomas in front of immediate family members, a virtual graduation and will have a parade in their honor as they complete their high school careers.

Copperas Cove Public Library reopens, takes precautions, requires masks

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Public Library resumed offering curbside service to patrons Monday morning, as well as opening up limited access to its computers.  The library is resuming normal hours, so residents were waiting outside beginning at 9 a.m.

Royalty keep springtime Maypole tradition

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Members of the Five Hills Scholarship royalty performed a maypole dance Friday afternoon at the South Park playground.