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.

Five Hills royalty capture first place win in hometown parade

Special to Leader-Press    Copperas Cove’s first public school, Hotel Simpson, stockyards, stagecoach stop and post office.

Copperas Cove High School senior named National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist

Cove High School senior named National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist Special to Leader-Press Copperas Cove High School senior Isabella Childers is one of only 16,000 students in the nation selected as a National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

School board swears in new member, holds monthly meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees will gain a new member, with the swearing in of Jeff Gorres for Place 5, and hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., in the CCISD administration board room at 408 S. Main St.

Local HVAC contractor seeks nominations for recipient of new heating/air system

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A local heating and air conditioning contractor is looking to find a deserving family this holiday season.  Frank Ellis, who owns A.R.T. Heating & Air, said he usually gives away a heating/air conditioning system once a year.

Students participate in Senior Ring Ceremony at A&M Central Texas

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press    33 students and one legacy alumni had the honor of receiving their Warrior Ring this weekend at Texas A&M University – Central Texas 3rd Warrior Ring Ceremony Saturday in Founder’s Hall.

Copperas Cove ISD discusses district’s co-op program at Coffee & Commerce

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and the Copperas Cove Independent School District joined together Friday morning for Coffee and Commerce to discuss the district’s efforts to help students get into the workforce.