Elementary students become authors, hold Author’s Tea

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Did you know that Mars has ice caps on its poles or that Uranus spins on its side? Cindy Powell’s 1st grade students learned these facts and more as they worked together to create their very own book, “Exploring Space.

CCISD names Employees of the Year

Special to the Leader-Press As the school year comes to a close, CCISD has named its Employees of the Year with both the CCISD Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year advancing to the Region 12 contest. Jennifer Stevenson of Martin Walker Elementary is the CCISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Copperas Cove Historical Society holds first meeting

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Historical Society held their first-ever meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Copperas Cove Public Library to discuss the creation of an organization dedicated to telling the history of Copperas Cove and Ogletree Gap.

Volunteers pitch in to clean up Cove waterways

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Despite imminent rain, chilly temperatures, and an early wake-up, 84 volunteers helped pick up 610 pounds of trash on Saturday from two waterways in Copperas Cove.

More than 300 graduate Texas A&M Central Texas

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  More than 300 undergraduate and graduate students crossed the stage to receive their degrees during the Texas A&M University Central Texas Commencement ceremony held Saturday evening at the Bell County Expo Center.

Chamber of Commerce holds 15th annual Jackrabbit Run

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  More than 200 people and some of their furry friends participated in the 15th annual Jackrabbit Run 10K/5K race held Saturday morning, starting at Ogletree Gap.  Nolanville resident Amy Simecek ran with her dog, Frederick, a one-year-old standard poodle.

Nursing home residents enjoy Mother’s Day Tea

Special to Leader-Press    Jr. Miss Five Hills Naomi Williams carefully folded the napkins and placed each one decoratively on the plates that rested in front of each chair as if anticipating the arrival of their special guests.

Local animal group raises funds for Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press “This is my Mother’s Day gift to myself,” said Christy Barnes as she cuddled with Sir Arthur of Meowalot, an adorable baby kitten that she adopted on Saturday.

Mt. Hiram Lodge presents annual Lamar Awards

By EMERALD BENTLEY Cove Leader-Press Tuesday evening the Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 honored two CCISD seniors and one teacher with the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award for Excellence in Personal and Scholastic Achievement.  Not even thunderstorms could keep the crowd away.

School board approves universal breakfast, rezoning

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees approved the implementation of universal breakfast for the district and the attendance rezoning for students living in Skyline Flats for the 2019-2020 school year during its regular meeting...