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.

City to hold capital improvements town hall

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The City of Copperas Cove is holding a town hall meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m., in the city’s Technology Center, located at 508 S 2nd St.

Coryell County’s Crime Victims Office has four-footed advocate

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    When someone is a victim of a crime in Coryell County and has to visit the District Attorney’s office, they are greeted by a friendly, furry face.

Raising Cane’s supporting local community service projects

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    As part of the contestant bags for the upcoming Five Hills Scholarship pageant, all contestants will receive hundreds of dollars’ worth of valuable gift cards, coupons, and special offers just for participating.

S. C. Lee cheerleaders capture state championship

Special to Leader-Press   Experience helps build a champion athlete, but practice makes perfect. While the S. C.

Chamber recognizes businesses, local community members at annual banquet

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet with a Vegas Night on Friday evening, recognizing businesses and individuals prior to an evening of casino games in which attendees could earn tickets for prizes to include a trip to Las Vegas, a...

Whitis Foundation giving educational savings bonds to pageant winners

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Although some of the littlest winners at the upcoming Five Hills Scholarship pageant may not be walking yet, a local company is investing in their educational future.