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.

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.

Cove High student to facilitate leadership camp

Special to Leader-Press   When fellow students ask Copperas Cove High School sophomore Ariel Draper what she did this summer, they’ll need to take notes. Accepted into the Advent Health Student Program, Draper keeps busy volunteering at the local hospital.

Families gather at library for moon watch

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of children swarmed the parking lot behind the Copperas Cove Public Library to look up at the moon through telescopes during the Family Moon Watch Party held Friday night.

Moose Lodge holds annual car show

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press 21 bike and car enthusiasts revved up their engines and took their prized vehicles down to the Moose Lodge 2029 to compete for the title of Best in Show.