Coryell County Officials holding open house for new Justice Center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    After a nearly a year, the end is in sight for the completion of the new Coryell County Justice Center in Gatesville.  On Thursday, Jan. 16, the county and community are invited to attend a ribbon cutting and open house from 3-6 p.m.

Motor vehicle safety inspections no longer required locally

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Starting January 1, 2025, Texas motor vehicle owners are no longer required to have a safety inspection for those vehicles prior to their annual registration.

Polar Bear Plunge, 5K set for Jan. 18

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 18.   The race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series.  Participants must register at: https://runsignup.

CCISD, community bid farewell to superintendent

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday afternoon, there were speeches, laughter, and a few tears during a reception held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center to honor Joe Burns, the department superintendent of the Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Cove House opens newest building

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Cove House celebrated the opening of their newest building, an 8-plex , which can house, at full capacity, up to 48 people. Cove House held a  ribbon cutting for the building Monday at noon, and the second tenant moved in at 1 p.m. the same day.

CCISD trustees comment on lone finalist for superintendent

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After a holding a closed session at a special meeting on Tuesday evening, the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees emerged to announce Dr. Brent Hawkins as the lone finalist for CCISD superintendent.

City of Copperas Cove officials, Coryell County discuss legislative priorities

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    With the start of the 89th session of the Texas legislature several weeks away, local governments have begun discussing their priorities for the upcoming session.  During its Dec.

Burns recognized, as search for new superintendent narrows

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   During the recognition portion of Tuesday’s regular CCISD board of trustees meeting, the board presented CCISD Superintendent Joseph Burns with a clock to commemorate his retirement, effective at the end of the month.

New CCISD trustees sworn in, officers selected for year

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees has two new faces sitting on the dais after Sherry Hoffpauir and Timothy Traeger took their oath of office during the regular board meeting Tuesday evening.

Early voting sees fewer than 300 for Dec. 14 runoff election in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Early voting ended on Tuesday for the Copperas Cove city council Place 2 runoff election, with election day set for Saturday, Dec. 14.