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.

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., with a second public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, followed by a workshop during which the council will hear a presentation from FATHOM rep Lenora...

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.

CCISD administration talks tax ratification election, budget concerns

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Should the Copperas Cove Independent School District’s September 8 Tax Ratification Election not pass, the district will have to cut approximately $4 million from the 2018-2019 School Year budget, in the form of capital Improvement projects and vehicle...

CFPSVA awards scholarships to three Cove grads

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press  The cost of a higher education can be quite expensive, but that burden was lightened for three students, awarded scholarships on Monday.

Cove multicultural festival scheduled for Sept. 22

Special to Leader-Press   A multicultural festival in Copperas Cove is a needed event to boost tourism and accommodate the growing cultural diversity in the community.