Longtime Covite, former Copperas Cove mayor laid to rest

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Forrest “Jim” French was remembered yesterday during a funeral Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church, with a burial at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

CCISD candidates draw for ballot places

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Monday morning, the two candidates running for the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees drew for the order of their places on the ballot for the CCISD board of trustees Place 5 election. Harry L.

Three first-time candidates among those running for city council

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  For three of the eight candidates running for Copperas Cove city council, this is their first run for public office.

Cove House gets facelift from Five Hills royalty

Special to Leader-Press    Junior Miss Five Hills Hayley Sawyer used a high-pressure water spray to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, chewing gum and dirt from the buildings surrounding Cove House on Saturday.

CCISD bands, cheer and dance show off routines

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove High School Pride of Cove Marching Band treated Copperas Cove residents with a performance on Thursday evening, featuring music from this season’s program at the 2019 Spirit Spectacular at the Bulldawg Stadium.

Coryell County commissioners discuss budget, raises for officials

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Coryell County Commissioners’ Court met to continue discussions regarding the budget and raises for certain elected officials and county employees during a special meeting held Monday morning.

Council approves Easy Street rezoning, holds hearings for tax rate and budget

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  A number of residents showed up for a public hearing during Tuesday night's Copperas Cove city council meeting to amend the cit's Future Land Use Plan map as requested by Robert and Bonnie Herrings for 102 and 104 Easy St.

CCISD students head back to school

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The sound of tambourines and high-fives from teachers and soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division welcomed students back to school Tuesday morning at Hettie Halstead Elementary.  The school, located on N.

Copperas Cove city councilman submits resignation, then reconsiders

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Place 7 Copperas Cove city councilman Charlie Youngs found himself with some explaining to do after he made a “rude” gesture on the dais during an Aug. 13 special city council meeting that was recorded on video. The video of the Aug.

Copperas Cove ISD staff gather for convocation ahead of new school year

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press Teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators from all 11 campuses in the Copperas Cove Independent School District gathered together in the Lea Ledger Auditorium at the Copperas Cove High School Friday morning for the annual Convocation to get pumped up and...