Fort Hood’s “Hug Lady” honored with plaque dedication at Robert Gray Army Airfield

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Local community members and Fort Hood staff came together with the family of Elizabeth Laird, the “Hug Lady”, to honor her priceless work with a dedication ceremony on Monday morning in the room where for 12 years, she hugged an estimated 500,000 troops in the...

Cove Fire Department rescues baby macaw

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  The firefighters of the Copperas Cove Fire Department are first responders who are ready, 24 hours a day, to help citizens in emergencies.

Coryell Memorial holds remembrance, one year after explosion

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press Dozens of hospital staff and community members gathered in front of Coryell Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon to remember and honor the lives lost a remembrance ceremony held on the one-year anniversary of the explosion that killed three and injured 13...

Cove student named HOSA World Champion

Special to Leadee-Press ORLANDO, FL—CCHS 2019 graduate Alexis Grasso could not speak. She opened her mouth, but there were no words.

Copperas Cove city council selects Haverlah as new city manager

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove City Council has selected Ryan Haverlah to be the city manager for the city of Copperas Cove.

Pink Warrior Angels hold car wash fundraiser

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Washing, soaping, scrubbing, drying, and vacuuming cars isn’t at the top of many teens’ lists of fun weekend activities, but in order to raise money for a good cause, 15 members of the Pink Warrior Angels of Texas Youth Council spent their Saturday doing just that.

Five Hills royalty support veterans in advance of Independence Day

Special to Leader-Press More than 500 photos and names fill the multiple panels of the National Purple Heart Memorial Wall. Three of those are female veterans from Copperas Cove along with many, many male veterans from the local area including the father of Young Miss Five Hills Angelica Torres.

Powell presented with Community Builder Award by Mt. Hiram Lodge

By EMERALD BENTLEY Cove Leader-Press   Tuesday evening the Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 honored Cindy Powell with the Community Builders Award. This award is given by the Grand Lodge of Texas to recognize a person who has worked hard to contribute to the improvement of the community.

From the Vault: A look back at '59, '69, and '79

To commemorate the 125th year of publication of the Copperas Cove Leader-Press in 2019, every Friday the Leader-Press will share snippets from the community’s history over the past 60 years in From the Vault. Through August 16, Copperas Cove school and student news will be featured.

Copperas Cove city council edges closer to city manager hire: special council meeting set for Tuesday morning

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council is one step closer to hiring a new city manager, with a special council meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning at 8:30 in the council chambers.