Chamber of Commerce prepares for membership drive, banquet, and welcomes board members

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday that four new directors have been appointed to its board, Robert “Bob” Crouch, Marcus Fuller, Emily Urquidez, and Shameria “Ann” Davis.

CCISD trustees hold special meeting, welcome new superintendent

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, to make things official and formally hire Dr. Brent Hawkins as CCISD superintendent.

Band mom addresses CCISD board of trustees regarding “culture of silence”

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Pride of Cove Band mom Heather Moris stood tall at the podium as she read a prepared statement addressing her concerns about how Copperas Cove Independent School District administrators handled the allegations involving former Director of Bands Lawrence...

Copperas Cove woman hopes to preserve historic ranchland

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Some might describe Ona Trubee of Copperas Cove as a modern-day cowgirl, as she oversees and cares for the Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center, located on 1,600 acres of state-owned ranch land in Killeen.

Martial arts classes start up with new year

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Children and adults alike have the opportunity to start something new this year, with martial arts classes being offered every Tuesday and Thursday by Phoenix Rising Taekwondo. The classes are hosted by Copperas Cove Creative Space, located at 115 E.

Coryell County Officials holding open house for new Justice Center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    After a nearly a year, the end is in sight for the completion of the new Coryell County Justice Center in Gatesville.  On Thursday, Jan. 16, the county and community are invited to attend a ribbon cutting and open house from 3-6 p.m.

Motor vehicle safety inspections no longer required locally

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Starting January 1, 2025, Texas motor vehicle owners are no longer required to have a safety inspection for those vehicles prior to their annual registration.

Polar Bear Plunge, 5K set for Jan. 18

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 18.   The race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series.  Participants must register at: https://runsignup.

CCISD, community bid farewell to superintendent

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday afternoon, there were speeches, laughter, and a few tears during a reception held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center to honor Joe Burns, the department superintendent of the Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Cove House opens newest building

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Cove House celebrated the opening of their newest building, an 8-plex , which can house, at full capacity, up to 48 people. Cove House held a  ribbon cutting for the building Monday at noon, and the second tenant moved in at 1 p.m. the same day.