Copperas Cove city council hears briefing from MetroNet

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Kelly Parker, City Relations Manager for MetroNet, updated the Copperas Cove city council on Tuesday evening on Utility Strike Reports as well as residential tickets that have been called in to MetroNet by Copperas Cove residents.

Annual wreath laying draws thousands of volunteers

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Cool temperatures on Saturday morning did not discourage thousands of volunteers and soldiers’ family members from converging on the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen for the annual wreath laying.

Early voting continues through Tuesday

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Early voting began on Monday for the Copperas Cove city council Place 2 runoff election, with election day set for Saturday, Dec. 14.  Polls will be open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and Dec. 9-10.

Departing Copperas Cove city council members recognized at reception

Joann Courtland (Copperas Cove City Council Place 1) and Fred Chavez (Copperas Cove City Council Place 2) are recognized with special street signs during a farewell reception for them at Tuesday’s city council workshop after serving a total of six years on the council.

CTC hosts annual Lighting of the Bell Tower

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Hundreds showed up to the 3rd Annual Central Texas College Foundation Lighting of the Bell Tower on Tuesday evening.  This year’s celebration started at 5 p.m. featuring the lighting of the Bell Tower at 6 p.m.

Families of crime victims gather for annual Tree of Angels in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Every December, the Coryell County District Attorney’s office holds an event when families who have lost members due to violent crimes can gather and remember their loved ones.

Local nonprofit holds Cove Pup Run or Walk 5k

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Saturday was for the dogs this weekend as Not Rich But Enriched Inc (NRBE) hosted their first Cove Pup Run or Walk 5k. Participants for the 5k gathered around the pavilion nearest the Raising Cane’s dog park in City Park. At 10 a.m.

CTC to hold annual Bell Tower Lighting on Tuesday

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Central Texas College is kicking off the Christmas season with the 3rd annual Lighting of the Bell Tower, set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m.

Annual wreath laying at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery set for Saturday

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Every year, volunteers place thousands of wreaths on soldiers’ graves at the Central Texas State This Saturday, November 30, will be the annual Wreath Laying at 10 a.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located at 11463 S. Hwy 195 in Killeen.

Copperas Cove Church to hold 7th annual Mental Health Sunday 

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press     A Copperas Cove church wants people to know they are not alone during the holidays, a time of year that can magnify things for those struggling with depression or mental health issues. On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 9:30 and 11 a.m.