Copperas Cove police emerge victorious in volleyball match-up with Fire Dept.

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Police Department faced off against the Copperas Cove Fire Department Saturday in an intense back and forth series of volleyball matches with the Police Department ultimately emerging victorious.

Copperas Cove Education Foundation awards more than $44,000 in teaching grants

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A “prize patrol” rolled through Copperas Cove on Thursday morning, when the Copperas Cove Education Foundation board made its annual rounds to Copperas Cove ISD campuses.

Early morning fire displaces 16 families at apartment complex, cause under investigation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A 24-unit apartment complex at Willow Creek Apartments was heavily damaged by an early morning fire on Thursday.

Council hears report on delinquent property tax collections

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    During its Tuesday night regular meeting on Nov. 5, the Copperas Cove city council heard a property tax collections report from attorney Robert Meyers, MVBA P.C.

Friends of Library raise money with book sale

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Avid readers were in for a great bargain this weekend at the Copperas Cove Public Library where the Friends of the Library hosted a massive book sale. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. anyone could buy a plastic bag filled with books for only $2.

CCISD hosts annual United Way Park & Sell

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Each year, the schools of Copperas Cove Independent School District (CCISD) team up to raise thousands of dollars for United Way of the Greater Tri-County Area, and this year is expected to be no different. Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Cove Blue Santa applications open Nov. 15

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Cove Blue Santa program will begin accepting applications on Nov. 15 to help local families with Christmas gifts for their children. This irogram is open to children ages 15 and under in Copperas Cove and Pidcoke.

Copperas Cove police arrest Killeen man for aggravated assault with deadly weapon

Special to the Leader-Press     On Sunday, Nov. 3, at approximately 2:04 p.m., Copperas Cove Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of Montell Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 41-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to his thigh.

Coryell County under contract for former PenFed CU building in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County tax office as well as the Early Voting Center in Copperas Cove will be under one roof in the future. On Nov.

Entries being accepted for Copperas Cove Veterans Day parade

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    This year’s annual Veterans Day Parade, hosted by VFW Post 8577, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Theme this year is “All Veterans.” Entries are accepted for the parade, which will begin at 10 a.m.