Copperas Cove city council extends disaster declaration, votes down shelter in place order

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove City Council voted not to implement a Shelter In Place order during their emergency meeting held Thursday evening.

First COVID-19 case in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Coryell County was reported late on Tuesday by the Texas Department of Health Services website, with Deputy Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator Gary Young issuing a press release on Wednesday morning...

Copperas Cove mayor signs disaster declaration, city entities prepare to launch “Cove Cares” initiative to feed senior citizens

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday afternoon, Mayor Bradi Diaz signed a disaster declaration for the City of Copperas Cove, prior to the executive order going into effect that was issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday.

Council approves purchase of replacement lights for ball fields, Narrows property sale

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove City Council approved the purchase and installation of replacement lighting for ball field 4 and multipurpose field 9 during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

CCISD campuses to remain closed through April 3

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    By Friday, April 3, students in the Copperas Cove Independent School District will have been off campuses for a total of four weeks.

Knights of Columbus hold St. Patrick’s Day dinner

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Knights of Columbus Council 6658 held its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner Saturday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall.

Copperas Cove ISD tackles challenges of extended spring break

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    In light of the extended spring break the week of March 16-20, the Copperas Cove Independent School District is offering breakfast and lunch for children under age 18, and educators are offering supplemental packets for students by grade level.

City, school district responds to disaster declaration due to COVID-19

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Following the local disaster declaration issued by the Coryell County Judge on Friday afternoon after a Laerdal employee in Gatesville was noted to be presumptive positive for COVID-19, the city of Copperas Cove has cancelled or postponed public events...

Coryell County judge issues local disaster declaration

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Coryell County Judge Roger Miller issued a local disaster declaration for Coryell County on Friday afternoon.

Halstead students learn healthy eating habits

By CRYSTAL ANTOINE Special to Leader-Press   Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40 percent of daily calories for children and adolescents age 2–18 years—affecting the overall quality of their diets.