Copperas Cove man donates his hair to Children With Hair Loss

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Bentleigh Morris is three years old, and for more than half of her young life, her father has been growing out his hair for a cause.

City of Copperas Cove: Utility account transition nearly complete  

The City of Copperas Cove’s Utilities Administration has nearly completed its transition back to an in-house full-service department, the city announced on Friday. “We continue to be appreciative of the patience of our valued citizens and customers.

All-State band, choir students perform on Saturday

Special to Leader-Press    Copperas Cove High School band members Lillian Peterson and David Sweetwood will perform with the Texas All-State 6A Band in San Antonio on Saturday and CCHS choir student Parker A.

Copperas Cove teen shooting victim’s family sees hope after tragedy

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    When 17-year-old Larry Thomas Jr. moved to Copperas Cove in early 2017, it was for a fresh start to live with his father. He was enrolled in school, had taken the ASVAB, and was preparing to go into the Army after high school, said his father, Larry Thomas Sr.

TCMA winners holding American Idol watch party in Copperas Cove this weekend

Special to Leader-Press    The band Treble Soul, Texas Country Music Association’s 2018 Duo of the Year will be performing live in concert for all to enjoy on Saturday night, at G&B Saloon, located at 301 Joe’s Rd. in Copperas Cove.

Voters view demo of new machines ahead of primary voting

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove voters had the opportunity to learn how to use the county’s new voting machines during a demonstration Monday evening held in the new Early Voting Center, located at 508 Suite B Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

Miniature beauty queen heads up Valentines for Veterans project

Special to Leader-Press  When going to the hospital, most patients can count the support of their family. Local medical facilities make it easy to visit hospitalized family and friends. The difference with veterans’ hospitals is location.

Copperas Cove VFW site of local candidate forum on Thursday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press With the start of early voting for the March 3 Primary Election one week away, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 will be the site of a candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The post is located at 1506 Veterans Ave.

.‘Mad Hatter’ tea party raises more than $2,000 for future dog park in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press  Great-grandmother Nuree Schwausch sipped her tea and enjoyed a variety of tiny tasty treats while spending time with her family.

Black History Month Events Held at A&M-Central Texas

Killeen, Texas – A&M-Central Texas, in partnership with a variety of community partners, is hosting a series of events in recognition of Black History Month. The events are free and open to the public.