Cove Junior High cheerleaders capture multiple honors at camp

Special to Leader-Press  SAN MARCOS, TX—Twelve teams, four days, hundreds of cheerleaders from across the state learning and competing with new material every day at the cheer camp at Texas State University.  A new school year means a new a squad, a new captain and a new coach.

Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595 recognizes past Worshipful Masters

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Cove Leader-Press The members of Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 of Copperas Cove gathered on Tuesday evening for a ceremony to honor the past Worshipful Masters of the lodge.

Pride of Cove boosters prep for busy fundraising season

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Pride of Cove Band Boosters were busy on Saturday morning at Bulldawg Stadium preparing for the thousands of customers they will serve throughout the fall sports season.

Copperas Cove students saddle up to improve reading skills

Special to Leader-Press  Copperas Cove ISD held its second annual Ranger Reading Camp, sponsored by the district’s DoDEA II grant, “Project READS”, which awarded $5 million to the district in 2016 to use over the next five years.

Five Hills royalty recognized for service to the city

Special to Leader-Press Seventeen titleholders, three months, more than 1,000 hours of service.

Junior homecoming dance to benefit Dyslexic students

Special to Leader-Press Seventy to 80 percent of people with poor reading skills are likely dyslexic. Dyslexia is the most common of the language based learning disabilities with one in five students, or 15-20 percent of the population affected.

Cove FFA member qualifies for national contest

Special to Leader-Press Natural disasters proved to be a natural path for one Copperas Cove High School FFA member to land a trip to the national convention.

Senior citizen utility discount rates discussion to continue

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The senior citizen discount for utility services was first enacted by the Copperas Cove city council in 1986, via an ordinance approved on October 1 of that year.

Camp Caylor celebrates National Dog Day

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  On Sunday afternoon, Camp Caylor Wine and Beer Yard held a celebration of National Dog Day, inviting dog owners to bring their four-footed friends for a time of treats and entertainment for all.

Because We Care Learning Academy 2 opens its doors

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  When Because We Care Learning Academy opened its doors in Temple nearly a year ago, it took a few months for the childcare center to fill to capacity. Now, Because We Care Learning Academy 2 has opened a location in Copperas Cove at 903 MLK Jr. Dr.