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.

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.  Candidates for several...

.‘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., to update residents on the city’s capital improvement projects and to get input from residents about current and future...

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.