Early voting ends Tuesday for Copperas Cove mayoral election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A total of 356 Copperas Cove voters made their way to the polls during the first six days of early voting for the April 27 special election for mayor of Copperas Cove. Polls will be open on Monday, April 22, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Five Park brothers have earned Eagle Scout rank

By GARY EMMERT  Cove Leader-Press According to the Boy Scouts of America, only four percent of Scouts have earned the achievement of Eagle Scout since its inception in 1911.

Fifth grader completes 1,000th mile running

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  More than 500 students run for 10 minutes a day at Taylor Creek Elementary School in Copperas Cove as part of the Marathon Kids running group, but one student in particular clocked her 1,000th mile Monday morning.

Potholes on South 12th Street cause driver concerns

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  A section of South 12th Street which runs between two businesses and connects a shopping center with East Avenue D is riddled with potholes that have caused concerns for a number of residents.

Five Hills royalty enter parade season with first place win

Special to Leader-Press  Forecasters were calling for a 90-100 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, but that was not a deterrent for Junior Miss Five Hills Hayley Sawyer. Even Mother Nature could not dampen her excitement.

Library shows off clubs, programs

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Public Library held its sixth annual Rally Day to wrap up National Library Week on Saturday.

Citizens hear from candidates at Chamber forum

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  More than 70 people attended the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce’s Mayoral Candidate Political Forum held Monday evening.

Five Hills royalty get dirty with Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful

Special to Leader-Press  From making pizzas out of recycled materials to cleaning under the concrete overpasses flanking the ravine at Copperas Cove’s Town Square Shopping Center, the city’s titleholders demonstrated commitment to keep the City Built for Family Living clean and beautiful.

Education Foundation holds annual gala

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Education Foundation saw a lot of hats, boots and buckles at the sixth annual Boots & Buckles Gala held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center Saturday evening to raise funds for CCISD teacher grants and more.

New Copperas Cove shop sells CBD products, women’s apparel, custom printed décor

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Tide of Vibes, one of Copperas Cove’s newest small businesses, opens its doors to the public Tuesday at noon.