Diaz sworn in as mayor

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Bradi Diaz took her oath of office during the city council workshop meeting Tuesday evening, becoming mayor of Copperas Cove for the second time.

Bulldawgs show a bit of everything in annual spring game

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press A long touchdown run, a long touchdown pass, a strip fumble, hard hits and pick sixes gave fans a little something for everyone during the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs’ annual Blue and Gold spring game Friday evening at Bulldawg Stadium.

Five Hills royalty capture second 1st place parade win

Special to Leader-Press  The rabbits were hopping in the colors of the hills on the City of Copperas Cove logo on each stand on the parade float of the Copperas Cove Five Hills royalty as they rolled through Saturday’s 39th annual Rabbit Fest Parade.

Annual Rabbit Fest draws thousands

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Thousands came out to have fun as the weather cooperated for three of the four days of the 39th annual Rabbit Fest hosted by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce at the City Park this weekend.  The family friendly event opened at 4 p.m.

Graduates gather for baccalaureate service

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Graduation is just around the corner for Copperas Cove High School seniors after which many will begin a new journey and enter into the next chapter of their personal story.

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.