Copperas Cove mother of five murdered, suspect arrested

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   31-year-old Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack of Copperas Cove, a mother of five, lost her life on Saturday after she was shot at her Tanner Road residence.

Refresh Spa and Salon moves to downtown Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Refresh Spa and Salon opened its doors nearly 10 years ago at 312 E. Avenue D, first offering spa and wellness before expanding to offer salon services as well.

CCISD launching Golden Dawgs program

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove ISD has recently announced the launch of the Golden Dawgs program for CCISD area residents age 60 and older.  The “Golden Dawgs” will kick off on Tuesday. Jan. 28, with a free breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

Coryell County officials cut ribbon for new justice center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Thursday, Jan. 16, Coryell County officials welcomed the community to a ribbon cutting and open house for the newly constructed Leon Street Annex, located at 417 E. Leon St. in Gatesville.

Student entries make auction at 2025 Coryell County Youth Fair

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Nearly 20 Copperas Cove students from Copperas Cove FFA, Five Hills 4H and Muddy Boots 4H made it to the live auction portion of this year’s Coryell County Youth Fair, earning over $19,950 in bids and add-ons.

Community rallies to support family of Copperas Cove teen

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Trysten Chaney, 17, a senior at Copperas Cove High School as well as #55 on the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs, passed away the evening of January 14, in a single-vehicle accident.

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.