Copperas Cove EDC accepts contract for 10-acre property purchase for $800,000

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation accepted a contract for the purchase of more than 10 acres in The Narrows Business & Technology Park by Fieldstone Commercial, LLC during the board’s regular meeting on Wednesday.

KCCB brings back Eco Fling, recycled fashion show

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful brought back the Spring Eco Fling with dozens of crafty activities for children and a fashion show hosted by the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant Saturday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Jamie Willis and Canes for Veterans recognized by Congressman

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Jamie Willis made headlines in December for his efforts to collect discarded Christmas trees to use to make canes for veterans through his organization Canes for Veterans Central Texas.

Oglesby Rattlesnake Round-up rattles the Five Hills royalty

Special to Leader-Press   There are 10 species of rattlesnakes in Texas including the Western Diamondback to the Blacktailed Rattlesnake found in Central Texas. On average, 1 to 2 people in Texas die each year from venomous snake bites.

Local, state candidates answer questions at VFW forum

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Voters of Copperas Cove had the opportunity to meet and hear from local Republican candidates at the Candidate Forum held last Thursday evening at VFW Post 8577.

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.