Nov. 15 deadline for entering Krist Kindl Markt Charity Pageant

Special to Leader-Press  Little girls and their moms look forward to what has become a holiday tradition in Copperas Cove, the Krist Kindl Markt Charity Pageant. This year though, grandmothers and boys can join in on the event.

Selling points of Copperas Cove promoted by Five Hills royalty

Special to Leader-Press Did you know that Copperas Cove used to be spelled with only one “p” in Copperas?

Cove Fire Department hosts open house

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press  Members of the community were invited to a day of fun and learning at the fire department Saturday, when the Copperas Cove Fire Department hosted an open house during which children and adults could learn about fire safety, tour the department, and have a good...

Husband-wife photography duo show work

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Sabine and Bruce Jefferson share a love for nature as well as photography that is now on display at Frames & Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

CCPD officers graduate academy, get sworn in

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Police Department swore in two new officers following the graduation ceremony for the cadets who completed the 2018 daytime Extended Basic Peace Officer Charlie course from the Central Texas College Police Academy Friday morning at the...

S. C. Lee students experience feelings of intoxication during Red Ribbon Week

By ERICA ROSSMILLER Special to Leader-Press The use of illicit drugs other than marijuana has dropped by nearly two-thirds among junior high and high school students, reaching its lowest level in over two decades–5.8 percent among 8th graders, 9.4 percent among 10th graders, and 13.3 percent among...

Copperas Cove parks projects move forward

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove’s parks have had new parking lots under construction this year, and next up for City Park will be new bathrooms.

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.

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.