FATHOM to roll out upgraded site, city utility customers voice complaints

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  During Tuesday evening’s Copperas Cove city council workshop, Lenora Newsom, representing FATHOM water systems, gave a presentation about upgrades to the U2You online customer portal that is accessible by Copperas Cove utility customers.

City council, CCISD election filing period closes

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The filing period for a place on the ballot in the November 6 election ended Monday, and all positions up for reelection for the Copperas Cove city council as well as the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees have contested races.

Council approves Business 190 project modification proposal letter

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  In a 4-3 vote on Tuesday evening, the Copperas Cove city council voted to authorize interim city manager Ryan Haverlah to submit a letter to the Killeen Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization requesting modifications to phase 1 of the Business 190 median...

City council, CCISD election filing period closes

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Candidate filing to be on the ballot for the November 6 election ended Monday, and all positions up for reelection for the Copperas Cove city council as well as the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees have contested races.

Work group cleans up, trailblazes at Ogletree Gap Park

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Ogletree Gap Park is the largest designated park space in the City of Copperas Cove, and boasts 218 acres, with passive hike and bike trails.

CCISD board discusses future facilities, $4.875 million in renovations for Fairview-Jewell Elementary

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees received an update on the renovation plans for Fairview-Miss Jewell Elementary School and discussed student growth during their Workshop meeting last Monday afternoon.

Copperas Cove ISD early voting starts Wednesday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Early voting begins on Wednesday, August 22, for the Copperas Cove Independent School District tax ratification election, or TRE.  Polls are open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily through Friday, August 24, at the CCISD administration board room, located at 408 S.

Council meets Tuesday: Presentation from FATHOM, utility audit, budget and tax rate hearings on agenda

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council meets Tuesday, August 21, starting at 5 p.m.

Metroplex KidFest gets sparkle from royalty

Special to Leader-Press Girls of all ages lined up to feel like a real beauty queen at the Metroplex KidFest on Sunday.

Taxpayers speak out against property taxes increasing

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Although the tax rate proposed by the Copperas Cove city council during its July 31 meeting is unchanged from previous years, several residents spoke out against increasing property tax bills during a special meeting on Tuesday.