Former Law Enforcement Explorer sworn in as police officer

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Christopher Lanza has always wanted to be a police officer, and on Monday morning, Lanza, a member of the CCHS class of 2019, officially joined the ranks as one of the Copperas Cove Police Department’s newest patrol officers during a swearing in ceremony.  Lt.

CCEDC hosting Skilled Trades Hiring Event

Special to the Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation’s upcoming Skilled Trades Hiring Event will have more than 20 companies participating.   The Skilled Trades Hiring Event will take place on Tuesday, February 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Copperas Cove chamber holds annual banquet, recognizes businesses and members

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Saturday evening, recognizing businesses and other members of the organization for their service to the community over the past year.

Crossroads High holds winter graduation

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The atmosphere inside Lea Ledger Auditorium was filled with energy as 26 students from Crossroads High School crossed the stage to receive their high school diplomas on Friday evening.

Granny Basketball arrives in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Heat Wave Granny Basketball League team played against the Fort Worth Cowtown Heifers Saturday morning at the Crossroads High School gym on Avenue E, taking home the bragging rights for their first game with a score of 55-22.

Copperas Cove residents seek to change ordinance regarding certain livestock in city limits

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Several Copperas Cove residents are seeking to change Copperas Cove ordinances to allow citizens ownership of more kinds of livestock.  Current city ordinances prohibit roosters but allow residents to have up to 10 hens.

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.