Five Hills royalty represent City in neighboring communities

Special to Leader-Press More than 30 million people, almost 10 percent of the United States population, have diabetes or prediabetes.

Three new Copperas Cove police officers among 30 graduates CTC’s police academy

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Immediately after their graduation, the Copperas Cove Police Department swore in three new officers. The three cadets were among the 30 who had the honor of graduating from Central Texas College (CTC)’s Basic Peace Officer Course on Saturday morning.

City council to discuss city’s annual debt issuance

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council will hear a presentation from Interim City Manager Ryan Haverlah during today’s city council workshop, set to begin at 5 p.m. in the city council chambers, located at the city’s technology building, at 508 S. 2nd St.

CCHS DECA places second in world contest

Special to Leader-Press  ORLANDO, FL — There was a lot on the line for the DECA chapter of Copperas Cove High School.

VFW honors fallen soldiers

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press On Monday morning, small American flags marked the grave sites of every military man and woman buried in the Copperas Cove Cemetery.

Star Group holds annual remembrance event

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press For many, the haunting bugle call of “Taps” serves as a poignant reminder of the many soldiers who sacrificed everything for our great nation.

Wiliams/Ledger 5th graders learn entrepreneur skills with lemonade stands

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press The outstanding Williams/Ledgers students had a hoot at this year’s Lemonade Day where the 5th grade students were able to create and sell their lemonade for Hoot Loot (school “money” earned by the students) while they competed to see which team had the best...

Arabian Horses for Humanity “Hero” contest entries accepted through May 31

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   A life-size fiberglass sculpture of an Arabian horse is ready and waiting on Fort Hood for artistic touches to be applied by the winner of a contest held by the Arabian Horses for Humanity “Hero” contest which runs until May 31.

Five Hills royalty pay tribute to nation’s fallen heroes

Special to Leader-Press Jr. Miss Five Hills Hayley Sawyer only knows life as a military child. She understands the importance of military service with an understanding of selfless commitment instilled in her by her parents.

Copperas Cove HS graduates 466

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Bell County Expo Center was full of excitement as family and friends watched the 466 students making up the Copperas Cove High School Class of 2019 accept their diplomas Saturday afternoon during the commencement ceremony.