New Copperas Cove ordinance addresses "aggressive" panhandling

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Those who travel the streets of Copperas Cove – particularly at busier intersections along Business 190 – have seen an increase in “panhandling” over recent years.

Copperas Cove business celebrates Black History Month

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of participants danced for hours in the street of the Santa Fe Parking Lot Saturday to celebrate black American heritage in honor of Black History Month.

Local cancer warriors set to take stage at Runway of Hope

Special to the Leader-Press    Four local cancer survivors – and thrivers – are set to take to the runway on Saturday, March 8, for the 7th annual Runway of Hope, held by Pink Warrior Angels. This year's theme is Masquerade Gala: unmasking stories of hope and resilience.

Copperas Cove Fire Department celebrates four promotions with pinning

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Four firefighters with the Copperas Cove Fire Department have advanced in the ranks of the department and were celebrated during a pinning ceremony on Monday afternoon.

Coryell County commissioners oppose legislation that would eliminate countywide polling

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Currently, Coryell County voters can vote at any polling location in the county, regardless of where they live in the county.  That freedom to vote anywhere in the county is now threatened by bills filed in the current session of the Texas legislature.

Roadway project to begin at McDonald’s intersection in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A roadway project by the Texas Department of Transportation will begin on Feb. 17, at the intersection of Business 190 and Avenue D/F.M. 1113.

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.

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.

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.