Copperas Cove Education Foundation honors two CCISD alumni

Special to the Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Education Foundation will honor two local Copperas Cove ISD alumni at their Boots and Buckles Annual Gala on April 5, 2025.

Southern hired as new top Dawg in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A former Copperas Cove Bulldawg has come home, with the hiring of Rodney Southern as the new head football coach/athletic director for the Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Copperas Cove Historical Society raises funds for Allin House

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Members of the Copperas Cove Historical Society are working hard to raise the funds necessary to restore the Allin House to its former glory.

Covites celebrate Spring with festival

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Families streamed in and out of the park Saturday as they enjoyed Copperas Cove Parks & Recreation’s Spring Fest.

Cove kids enjoy Touch-A-Truck during spring break

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Horns blared and children cried out in excitement as they got to explore a variety of vehicles at the Copperas Cove Public Library’s first Touch-A-Truck event on Tuesday.

City council directs use of fund balance for senior center shortfall

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council directed the city’s administration to make up an approximately $1.5 million shortfall for the senior center construction project, using some of the city’s general fund balance.

Locals share about impact of Pink Warrior Angels, Runway of Hope

By Lynette Sowell  Cove Leader-Press    Cancer survivors from across the country recently took to the stage to celebrate hope at the 7th annual Runway of Hope, held by Pink Warrior Angels.   The event was held at the Knoxville Ranch Wedding and Event Venue, located just north of Waco in West, TX.

Spring Fest set for Saturday in City Park

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Spring Fest kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at Copperas Cove City Park, and runs until 7 p.m. and is $5 per carload for parking.

United Way holds annual fundraising celebration luncheon

By LYNETTE SOWELLCove Leader-Press United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area celebrated its fundraising year with a luncheon on Tuesday, during which the top fundraisers were recognized. This year’s theme was “Kickin’ up your boots and tippin’ your hats to help United Way!”.

Superintendent to call special meeting for new head coach/AD

By LYNETTE SOEWLL  Cove Leader-Press    During last week's Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees workshop, CCISD superintendent Brent Hawkins said that the district could be presenting a finalist for the position of head football coach/athletic director, as soon as March...