CCISD graduating seniors attend Baccalaureate Service

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Graduating from high school is a huge stepping stone on the path to who and what one will become. To honor that accomplishment, Copperas Cove High School graduates could attend the Class of 2018 Baccalaureate Service Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Kempner council retains reserve police officers, residents question city spending

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   It was not a unanimous vote at the Kempner city council meeting on Tuesday evening, but the city of Kempner will retain its reserve police officer program.

Williams/Ledger students study live elephants in classroom

Special to Leader-Press Who says you can’t bring an elephant into the classroom?  Williams/Ledger Elementary second grader Allie Park wanted to study elephants and she found a way to do that through Genius Hour, part of CCISD’s gifted education program that is open to all students.

City Park pool opens this weekend

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  With the end of school in sight and for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, City Park Pool will be open tomorrow and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on Memorial Day from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., then will reopen on June 2 with regular hours to follow.

Boys & Girls club secures new location, appoints board and officers

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  With a couple of weeks to spare before their lease is up with the Copperas Cove Independent School District, the Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove will soon open its doors at its new location.

Mt. Hiram awards Golden Trowel

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 of Copperas Cove recognized member Clarence Page for his dedication to the lodge and community with the Golden Trowel Award on Tuesday evening.

Police participate in Special Olympics torch run

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Officers with the Copperas Cove Police Department and other members of the community showed their support for Special Olympics Texas on Monday morning. Starting at 10 a.m.

Copperas Cove student to be remembered today

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  A memorial service is scheduled for today at 5 p.m.

Royalty bring multi-cultural festival to Cove

Special to the Leader-Press  The Philippines, Guam, Samoa, Germany, Korea, Italy, and Mexico. These are just a handful of the countries expected to be represented at the inaugural Copperas Cove Multi-Cultural Festival scheduled Sept. 22 at Ogletree Gap Park.

More than 100 rabbits compete at festival show on Saturday

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press What would Rabbit Fest be without a Rabbit Show?  The Hares and Hounds 4-H Club brought back the rabbit show for its fourth annual year. Approximately 130 rabbits, in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors competed in Saturday’s competition.