Library kicks off summer reading program next week

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Registration is now under way for the Copperas Cove Public Library’s children’s summer reading program, free for children ages one through 15.

VFW Post 8577 holds annual Memorial Day ceremony

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 took time to remember fallen members of the United States military on Monday morning at the post’s annual ceremony held at the Copperas Cove city cemetery.

Top 10 percent honored at annual Walk of Fame

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Education Foundation recognized members of the class of 2018 with its annual Senior Walk of Fame.  Attending were the top 10 percent of this year’s graduating class, 50 in all, along with their parents.

The owners have spoken and so has Pastor Angel

In my business, whether talking or writing, politics can get you in trouble. Believe me, I know and do understand why my late boss Gaylon Christie at the original KOOV preached to me about staying clear of issues. Did I listen? Of course..not.

House Creek Elementary students explore career options

Special to the Leader-Press While high school seniors are looking toward their careers upon graduation, House Creek Elementary students are already dreaming of what they want to be when they grow up too.

Cove Junior High students receive STAAR treatment

By Alicia Weikum  Special to the Leader-Press Donning a tuxedo complete with a bow tie and cummerbund and a cloth napkin draped neatly across his forearm, Copperas Cove Junior High teacher Sean Royal poured each of his students some “bubbly” to celebrate their achievements on the STAAR test.

CTC new student orientation set for Friday

Special to Leader-Press Central Texas College (CTC) will host a new student orientation on Friday, June 1 from 7:30 to11:30 a.m. in the Anderson Campus Center (Bldg. 156).

Royalty pay tribute to veterans on Memorial Day weekend

Special to Leader-Press Five-year-old De’Ziyah Gilbert placed her hand over her heart as the national anthem played and the flag was raised to half-staff at the Harker Heights Memorial Day Ceremony. And, she gave her full attention to the wreath being laid to honor our nation’s veterans.

Altrusa distributes books, hears from children’s book author

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The service year for Altrusa International of Copperas Cove is almost over, and last Tuesday they made their final distribution of books for the school year to elementary school students.

Crossroads graduates reach goals, look to the future

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Kirk Alaniz is ready to walk across the stage of Lea Ledger Auditorium on Thursday evening and receive his high school diploma, one year earlier than he thought he would.