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.

Early voting starts Wednesday for April 27 special election

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Early voting begins on Wednesday, April 10 for the April 27 special election for Copperas Cove mayor.

Cove theater presents award-winning play, These Shining Lives

Special to Leader-Press  Factory workers Catherine Donahue, Charlotte Purcell, Pearl Payne, and Frances O’ Connell, who took the Radium Dial Company to court, changed worker’s rights legislation in the United States forever.

Copperas Cove children deemed “Incredible Kids”

Special to Leader-Press  The Central Texas Incredible Kids 20th Annual Luncheon will recognize 10 outstanding youth and four of those are being recognized for their efforts in Copperas Cove.