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.

Artist, photographer spotlighted artist at Frames & Things

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove artist and retired educator Ellen Dunn has had a unique view of the world through the lens of her camera and shares those images with the help of her home darkroom.

Meals on Wheels gets royal support over holidays

Special to Leader-Press    The senior citizen population is expected to double nationwide by 2060. Today, nine million seniors face the threat of hunger, and millions more live alone in isolation.

Bid for park restroom site work blows budget

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove’s parks enter 2020 facing yet another hurdle for Phase 2 of the city’s park improvement project, as discussed at the most recent Quality of Life Advisory Board meeting on Dec. 12.   During the Dec.

Copperas Cove city council to receive update on Business 190 median project

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    After years of planning, public meetings, hearings, and public comment periods, phase 1 of the Business Highway 190 median project in Copperas Cove is on track to get started in summer 2020.

Williams/Ledger student works to feed students on holiday break

Special to Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Elementary students facing the threat of hunger are able to qualify for free and reduced cost meals as a result of a partnership between CCISD, Texas Department of Agriculture and the U. S. Department of Agriculture.