City inks lease agreement with Historical Society for Allin House

By LYNETTE SOWELL    On Tuesday, a 10-year lease for Allin House was approved by the Copperas Cove city council.  The lease, in the amount of $10 per year, is between the city and the Copperas Cove Historical Society.

2025 Lemonade Day registration now open

Special to the Leader-press    Lemonade Day registration is now live online in anticipation of the 2025 Lemonade Day Fort Cavazos area.  Lemonade Day weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4.  Two in-person kickoff events will take place the weekend of Feb. 22-23.

Copperas Cove ISD’s new superintendent holds meet and greet

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Independent School District’s new superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins met with community members and listened to concerns during a meet and greet held last week at Lea Ledger Auditorium.  In a casual setting, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

New CCISD superintendent holds meet and gree

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Independent School District’s new superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins met with community members and listened to concerns during a meet and greet held last week at Lea Ledger Auditorium. In a casual setting, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Copperas Cove mother of five murdered, suspect arrested

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   31-year-old Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack of Copperas Cove, a mother of five, lost her life on Saturday after she was shot at her Tanner Road residence.

Refresh Spa and Salon moves to downtown Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Refresh Spa and Salon opened its doors nearly 10 years ago at 312 E. Avenue D, first offering spa and wellness before expanding to offer salon services as well.

CCISD launching Golden Dawgs program

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove ISD has recently announced the launch of the Golden Dawgs program for CCISD area residents age 60 and older.  The “Golden Dawgs” will kick off on Tuesday. Jan. 28, with a free breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

Coryell County officials cut ribbon for new justice center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Thursday, Jan. 16, Coryell County officials welcomed the community to a ribbon cutting and open house for the newly constructed Leon Street Annex, located at 417 E. Leon St. in Gatesville.

Student entries make auction at 2025 Coryell County Youth Fair

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Nearly 20 Copperas Cove students from Copperas Cove FFA, Five Hills 4H and Muddy Boots 4H made it to the live auction portion of this year’s Coryell County Youth Fair, earning over $19,950 in bids and add-ons.

Community rallies to support family of Copperas Cove teen

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Trysten Chaney, 17, a senior at Copperas Cove High School as well as #55 on the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs, passed away the evening of January 14, in a single-vehicle accident.