Governor Abbott Announces Phase One To Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols

  AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Copperas Cove EDC proposes grant aid for local small businesses

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Help for some Copperas Cove businesses impacted by the economic hardships due to COVID-19 could be on the way in the form of local grants.

Domestic violence, abuse calls on the increase compared to last year

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    As people shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the concern for victims of domestic violence and child abuse is growing.

KCCB, Five Hills royalty holding Earth Day activities this week

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    This week, Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) and the Copperas Cove Five Hills Scholarship Pageant are teaming up for a weeklong event, “Celebrate Earth Day Every Day.

Copperas Cove City Council to meet

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council is holding both a workshop and meeting on Tuesday, during which the public may participate by calling toll-free, (888) 475-4499 and use meeting ID: 986 602 9818.

Coryell County COVID-19 cases remain at 75

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Saturday, the count of positive COVID-19 cases in Coryell County reached 75, with four more positive cases.

Work begins on South F.M. 116 sidewalk project

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Texas Department of Transportation announced on Friday that construction will soon begin on ADA compliant sidewalks along South F.M. 116 and a short portion of F.M. 3046.

Copperas Cove elementary school student keeps kids reading during pandemic

Special to Leader-Press   Wish, One and Only Ivan, Because of Winn-Dixie. These are just a few of the favorite books of Williams/Ledger Elementary third grader Noah Spitzer who will read anything he gets his hands on.

Coryell County COVID-19 cases reach 75

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday, the count of positive COVID-19 cases in Coryell County reached 75, with four more added to the numbers.

CCISD campuses to stay closed for remainder of school year, Gov. Abbott reopening state parks and some business services

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent District will remained closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a noon press conference on Friday, during which he made the announcement.