Cove boy, scout pack distribute nearly 400 Christmas stockings to nursing homes

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Santa had some help from local children on Christmas Eve when Liam Mastin and his family delivered stockings to residents at each of the nursing homes and assisted living centers in Copperas Cove and Harker Heights.

Copperas Cove Nursing and Rehab residents celebrate Christmas

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Seniors showed off their latest gifts, watches, jewelry, clothes, dolls, and more after Santa paid a visit to Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation. Jacqueline Malone brought the spirit of Christmas to life at the nursing home Thursday afternoon.

Autistic man’s wish for Christmas cards granted

Special to Leader-Press   When a single father in Belton asked for Christmas cards for his  33-year old son who has severe nonverbal autism, Copperas Cove students grabbed their paper and art supplies to grant this Christmas wish.

House Creek students develop holiday pen pals

Special to Leader-Press    The old tradition of sending Christmas cards and writing letters with a pen pal have long fallen to the wayside with today’s technology of texting and social media posting.

Businesses, family band together to decorate Scribner residence just in time for Christmas

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    Christmas is a special time of year and, for many, getting to look at the festive Christmas decorations is one of the best parts. Since Christmas of 1987, the house on 2314 Veterans Ave. has been a must-see house for the holidays.

Herrings break ground on Easy Street

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Spirits were bright on Thursday morning as Robert and Bonnie Herrings, owners of Century21 Realty and JR Rentals and Property Management, celebrated their businesses expanding with a groundbreaking ceremony at their properties located at 102 and 104 Easy St.

CCHS student has early graduation ceremony

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove High School Senior Caleb Frazer accepted his diploma early this year, with a graduation ceremony held Wednesday afternoon in his honor in the CCHS cafeteria.

Five Hills Art Guild holds paint and palette classes

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Locals now have the option to stay in Copperas Cove for group painting classes, suitable for a date night out or for gatherings of friends, to have fun while creating their own works of art.

Exchange Club hosts annual Christmas Senior Dinner

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    Getting a visit from Santa always feels special, whether you’re five or 55. Local seniors got a visit (and a candy cane!) from Santa this Sunday at the Exchange Club of Copperas Cove’s Annual Christmas Senior Dinner.

City of Copperas Cove, FATHOM split complete

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove City Council held a special meeting last Thursday to approve an agreement with companies to finish the process of bringing the city’s utility services back to being an inhouse, full-service department.