Library renovations nearly completed

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The pigeons that formerly roosted above the entryway of the Copperas Cove Public Library have moved on, thanks to renovation project that enclosed the former architectural details and transformed the space into a reading room.

New church seeks to make impact on Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Joe Bernier doesn’t wear a suit or a tie for church, but jeans and a shirt with sneakers. He doesn’t look like a typical senior pastor, but he has been leading a small yet growing congregation of worshipers each Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pooches, pumpkins, and pink fill schedule of royalty’s weekend

Special to Leader-Press  Mama Pumpkin and Baby Pumpkin made their way down the aisle as they modeled their coordinating outfits at the YMCA Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee costume contest. With more than two dozen contestants, the work of the royalty serving as judges would be difficult.

Lyons honored with Book of Golden Deeds award

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove honored Charles Lyons on Thursday evening for his volunteer work and dedication to the community with the Book of Golden Deeds Award banquet at the Holy Family Catholic Church Social Hall.

4th annual Howl-o-Ween Puppy Palooza brings in the dogs

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Copperas Cove City Park went to the costumed dogs during the 4th annual Howl-O-Ween Puppy Pawlooza, hosted by Five Hills Royalty in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department Saturday morning.

Cove PD promotes two

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Police Department recognized the promotion of two from among their ranks to the rank of corporal on Friday afternoon.  Family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Vincenzo Militello and Officer Mikelah Ortega were present to celebrate with them.

Voters head to the polls ahead of Nov. 6 election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A total of 2,378 Copperas Cove voters had cast their ballots as of Wednesday during the first week of early voting in the City of Copperas Cove.  Voting total overall for Coryell County was 5,026, with 1,848 voters in Gatesville and 800 absentee ballots.

Stakeholders, local reps get update on Fort Hood joint use rail/truck transfer facility study

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  The future of a possible joint use rail/truck transfer facility on Fort Hood that could be used by both the military and the private sector was the topic of a Tuesday morning workshop held at the Copperas Cove Police Department community room.

Businesses, churches holding Halloween, fall events

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  A number of local businesses, churches, and organizations are holding Trunk Or Treat and Fall Festival events this weekend and on Oct. 31.  The Copperas Cove Moose Lodge is holding a Haunted House and Safe Trick Or Treat both tonight, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct.

Masonic lodge honors Coryell County deputy

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Mt. Hiram Lodge No.