Fort Hood K-9s get boost from local beauty queen

Special to Leader-Press  Dental items for canine teeth, Kong toys, items to help calm the dogs’ nerves as they board helicopters, hair brushes, nail clippers, bathing brushes, leashes, collars, bedding and more. The list of items needed outside of the standard supply list by the U.S.

Fort Hood boot memorial retains support of Five Hills royalty

Special to Leader-Press  More than 7,000 boots line the streets surrounding III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines have lost their lives during the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

CCISD board approves raises for district staff, superintendent

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss and approve a salary increase for all employees, including CCISD Superintendent Joe Burns, on Thursday afternoon.  The raises were a result of H.B.

Noon Exchange Club installs officers, donates $15,000 to local organizations

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Noon Exchange Club installed its new officers for 2019-2020 and distributed $15,000 to local organizations during its installation dinner held at the Shilo Inn & Suites Thursday evening.

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.