Cove High hosts Region 8 band concerts on Saturday

Special to Leader-Press   The 2020 Texas Music Educators Association Region 8 High School Band Clinic and Concerts will take place Friday and Saturday, January 17-18, at Copperas Cove High School in the Lea Ledger Auditorium, 400 S. 25th Street.

Wreath retrieval final act honoring veterans during holidays

Special to the Leader-Press    Winds gusted at 10-20 miles per hour as Young Miss Five Hills Angelica Torres kneeled and pulled the metal pin that adhered an evergreen wreath in front of a soldier’s grave on Sunday.

Copperas Cove hosting town hall meeting for Texas Power Switch

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The City of Copperas Cove is hosting a special town hall meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Copperas Cove City Council chambers, located in the city’s technology building at 508 S. 2nd St.

VFW Post 8577 recognizes Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen winners

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 recognized the winning teachers and students of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen contests, as well as the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher awards with a luncheon Saturday...

Copperas Cove High School: Student arrested for bringing "illegal" knife onto campus

by LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   UPDATE 3:30 P.M.: Lt. Kevin Miller with the Copperas Cove Police Department stated that the department responded to the Copperas Cove High School "for a student with a possible firearm," and that CCPD arrived on scene and CCISD Staff put the school on lockdown.

Sign language helps shy student connect

Special to Leader-Press    S. C. Lee Junior High eighth grader Riley Wood peeks out from her bangs that she uses to hide her face. She watches her fingers move rapidly in front of her as they spell out words demonstrating her patriotism and love for her nation.

Copperas Cove church leaders briefed on safety

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    When the Copperas Cove Ministerial Alliance met for their monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, the church leaders were briefed on church safety during a presentation by Coryell County Constable Pct. 1 Guy Beveridge.

Copperas Cove Utility Department flooded with calls, customers

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    During the last few days of December and first days of January, the City of Copperas Cove’s Utility Administration office has been inundated with up to 1,800 calls a day.

Coryell County Fair runs through Saturday, Cove students bringing home ribbons

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The annual Coryell County Youth Fair got under way on Wednesday, with students from FFA and 4-H Clubs throughout Coryell County submitting entries with the hopes of winning ribbons, and possibly belt buckles, banners, and ultimately money to help with future...

Copperas Cove High therapy dog reduces student/staff stress

Special to Leader-Press    Having four-legged friends in a school setting has proven benefits to both students and staff.