Local cancer warriors set to take stage at Runway of Hope

Special to the Leader-Press    Four local cancer survivors – and thrivers – are set to take to the runway on Saturday, March 8, for the 7th annual Runway of Hope, held by Pink Warrior Angels. This year's theme is Masquerade Gala: unmasking stories of hope and resilience.

Copperas Cove Fire Department celebrates four promotions with pinning

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Four firefighters with the Copperas Cove Fire Department have advanced in the ranks of the department and were celebrated during a pinning ceremony on Monday afternoon.

Coryell County commissioners oppose legislation that would eliminate countywide polling

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Currently, Coryell County voters can vote at any polling location in the county, regardless of where they live in the county.  That freedom to vote anywhere in the county is now threatened by bills filed in the current session of the Texas legislature.

Roadway project to begin at McDonald’s intersection in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A roadway project by the Texas Department of Transportation will begin on Feb. 17, at the intersection of Business 190 and Avenue D/F.M. 1113.

Former Law Enforcement Explorer sworn in as police officer

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Christopher Lanza has always wanted to be a police officer, and on Monday morning, Lanza, a member of the CCHS class of 2019, officially joined the ranks as one of the Copperas Cove Police Department’s newest patrol officers during a swearing in ceremony.  Lt.

CCEDC hosting Skilled Trades Hiring Event

Special to the Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation’s upcoming Skilled Trades Hiring Event will have more than 20 companies participating.   The Skilled Trades Hiring Event will take place on Tuesday, February 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Copperas Cove chamber holds annual banquet, recognizes businesses and members

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Saturday evening, recognizing businesses and other members of the organization for their service to the community over the past year.

Crossroads High holds winter graduation

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The atmosphere inside Lea Ledger Auditorium was filled with energy as 26 students from Crossroads High School crossed the stage to receive their high school diplomas on Friday evening.

Granny Basketball arrives in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Heat Wave Granny Basketball League team played against the Fort Worth Cowtown Heifers Saturday morning at the Crossroads High School gym on Avenue E, taking home the bragging rights for their first game with a score of 55-22.

Copperas Cove residents seek to change ordinance regarding certain livestock in city limits

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Several Copperas Cove residents are seeking to change Copperas Cove ordinances to allow citizens ownership of more kinds of livestock.  Current city ordinances prohibit roosters but allow residents to have up to 10 hens.