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.

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.