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...

Cove McDonald’s undergoing renovations, removing playground, adding self-order kiosks

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  When the newly renovated McDonald’s dining room opens back up to the public in Copperas Cove, it will be missing a dedicated PlayPlace with playground equipment for children.

Pierce lands seat on CTC board of trustees

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Former Copperas Cove city councilman James Pierce Jr. has been elected to the Central Texas College board of trustee place 3.

CCISD proposing free breakfast for all district students in 2019-2020 school year

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The more than 8,000 students in the Copperas Cove Independent School District could be receiving free breakfast starting in the 2019-2020 school year.

CCISD campuses plant, tend gardens

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Students at two Copperas Cove schools are getting a lesson in sustainability and responsibility through gardening, with pre-kindergarten students and junior high students maintaining their own gardens this semester.

Second annual Relay pageant aids in fight against cancer

Special to Leader-Press   Each contestant had his or her own reason for entering the 2nd Annual Relay for Life Charity Pageant in Copperas Cove on Saturday. But, all entrants shared the same commonality. Their lives have all been touched by the deadly disease of cancer.