Granny Basketball arrives in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Heat Wave Granny Basketball League team played against the Fort Worth Cowtown Heifers Saturday morning at the Crossroads High School gym on Avenue E, taking home the bragging rights for their first game with a score of 55-22.

Copperas Cove residents seek to change ordinance regarding certain livestock in city limits

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Several Copperas Cove residents are seeking to change Copperas Cove ordinances to allow citizens ownership of more kinds of livestock.  Current city ordinances prohibit roosters but allow residents to have up to 10 hens.

City inks lease agreement with Historical Society for Allin House

By LYNETTE SOWELL    On Tuesday, a 10-year lease for Allin House was approved by the Copperas Cove city council.  The lease, in the amount of $10 per year, is between the city and the Copperas Cove Historical Society.

2025 Lemonade Day registration now open

Special to the Leader-press    Lemonade Day registration is now live online in anticipation of the 2025 Lemonade Day Fort Cavazos area.  Lemonade Day weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4.  Two in-person kickoff events will take place the weekend of Feb. 22-23.

Copperas Cove ISD’s new superintendent holds meet and greet

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Independent School District’s new superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins met with community members and listened to concerns during a meet and greet held last week at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

New CCISD superintendent holds meet and gree

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Independent School District’s new superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins met with community members and listened to concerns during a meet and greet held last week at Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Copperas Cove mother of five murdered, suspect arrested

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   31-year-old Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack of Copperas Cove, a mother of five, lost her life on Saturday after she was shot at her Tanner Road residence.

Refresh Spa and Salon moves to downtown Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Refresh Spa and Salon opened its doors nearly 10 years ago at 312 E. Avenue D, first offering spa and wellness before expanding to offer salon services as well.

CCISD launching Golden Dawgs program

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove ISD has recently announced the launch of the Golden Dawgs program for CCISD area residents age 60 and older.  The “Golden Dawgs” will kick off on Tuesday.

Coryell County officials cut ribbon for new justice center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On Thursday, Jan. 16, Coryell County officials welcomed the community to a ribbon cutting and open house for the newly constructed Leon Street Annex, located at 417 E. Leon St. in Gatesville.