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.

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.