SG-VHV holds 10th annual Independence Day Picnic

By Brittany Fholer Cove Leader-Press More than 1,000 people came out to celebrate early at the Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans’ 10th annual Independence Day Picnic Saturday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Lemonade Day gets financial boost on Fort Hood golf course

Special to Leader-Press FORT HOOD —Golfers hit the green at Fort Hood and got a little extra sparkle to help them raise money for Fort Hood Area Lemonade Day.

Summer Reading Program continues with African Safari

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press “Good choices…” said instructor Elizabeth Kahura. “Good things!” finished Kahura’s young audience. This message and more were part of the Kahura’s lessons on positivity and self-empowerment that were part of her African Safari program.

CTC continues College for Kids registration

Special to Leader-Press The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education department offers more College for Kids classes heading into July.

Coryell Memorial Healthcare System opens urgent care clinic late summer

Special to Leader-Press  Gatesville - Coryell Memorial Healthcare System is expanding to provide walk-in urgent care services.

Cove math, science teachers recognized at regional Honoring the Teachers Ceremony

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 recognized 68 area math and science teachers at a ceremony on June 7 for their commitment to be highly trained and to mentor other teachers in their content area through the Texas Regional Collaborative for Excellence in...

Copperas Cove Public Library receives $14,000 donation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The renovation project at the Copperas Cove Public Library received a huge boost on Monday evening when the Friends of the Library presented a check for $14,000 to Library Director Kevin Marsh.

Cove teen takes first in art contest

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Perception Creative Art School held a juried summer art show, Roots and Wings, and a Copperas Cove teen’s entry ended up taking first place in the Drawing and Painting category.

Strategic planning group gets sneak peek of new CCISD board room, building

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The site of the former drive-through at the former National United Bank on Main Street was filled on Wednesday morning, not with vehicles, but by strategic planning team members for the Copperas Cove Independent School District.

Children take Summer Farm Fresh Challenge

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Milk moustaches, watermelon rolling contests, and tomato seed planting were all part of a lineup of activities on Tuesday in the cafeteria of Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary School.