BCWCID No. 1 celebrates new backup generators for region

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Winter Storm Uri occurred four years ago this month, and it is still fresh in many people’s minds.  Last Thursday, Bell County Water Control & Improvement District No.

AdventHealth CEO visits CenTex Exchange Club

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Kevin Roberts, CEO of AdventHealth, was the guest speaker last week at the CenTex Exchange Club in Copperas Cove.  Roberts is the CEO of both local AdventHealth facilities, in Killeen and in Lampasas and has worked in healthcare administration for 20 years.

Welding students complete metal project for Copperas Cove City Park

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The area around the duck pond at Copperas Cove City Park has been undergoing a dramatic renovation, and soon, the work of Copperas Cove High School welding students will be a prominent feature.

Copperas Cove city council approves zoning amendment restricting storage businesses on parts of Business 190

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    There can be no more storage units, RV storage/parking, or trailer storage on certain parts of Business 190 in Copperas Cove.

New Copperas Cove ordinance addresses "aggressive" panhandling

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Those who travel the streets of Copperas Cove – particularly at busier intersections along Business 190 – have seen an increase in “panhandling” over recent years.

Copperas Cove business celebrates Black History Month

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of participants danced for hours in the street of the Santa Fe Parking Lot Saturday to celebrate black American heritage in honor of Black History Month.

Local cancer warriors set to take stage at Runway of Hope

Special to the Leader-Press    Four local cancer survivors – and thrivers – are set to take to the runway on Saturday, March 8, for the 7th annual Runway of Hope, held by Pink Warrior Angels. This year's theme is Masquerade Gala: unmasking stories of hope and resilience.

Copperas Cove Fire Department celebrates four promotions with pinning

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Four firefighters with the Copperas Cove Fire Department have advanced in the ranks of the department and were celebrated during a pinning ceremony on Monday afternoon.

Coryell County commissioners oppose legislation that would eliminate countywide polling

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Currently, Coryell County voters can vote at any polling location in the county, regardless of where they live in the county.  That freedom to vote anywhere in the county is now threatened by bills filed in the current session of the Texas legislature.

Roadway project to begin at McDonald’s intersection in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A roadway project by the Texas Department of Transportation will begin on Feb. 17, at the intersection of Business 190 and Avenue D/F.M. 1113.