Council narrowly approves fee schedule changes, keeps and caps senior utility discount

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council narrowly approved fee schedule changes for the upcoming fiscal year, including setting a discountcap of 5,000 gallons for senior citizens over age 65.

Books from strangers welcome Williams/Ledger students back to school

Special to the Leader-Press With the click of a button, the books came pouring in to the classroom of Williams/Ledger Elementary teacher Amy Hunt.

Council approves city budget, tax rate

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council approved the city’s annual budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, as well as the tax rate, during its Tuesday night meeting.  For the fiscal year 2018-2019, the city will have an operating budget of $37,033,386.

Hogberg, Shephard inducted into USA Martial Arts HOF

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Jimmy Hogberg and Roosevelt Shephard, two local martial arts masters and instructors, were inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame at a banquet held in Fort Worth on August 18.

CCHS class of ’78 celebrates 40th reunion

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Next to a bulldog shaped flower pot, a sign read “When Dawgs were Dogs”, setting the tone for the 40th Class Reunion for the Copperas Cove High School Class of 1978.

Council to vote on tax rate, city budget tonight

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council will be meeting this evening at 6 p.m., during which it will be adopting the city’s budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, as well as the tax rate for the fiscal year.

Cove queens devour kolaches for sweet taste of victory

Special to Leader-Press WEST, TX—Eleven year old Emily Kimball has been called “a picky eater” on more than one occasion.

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.