Putters & Gutters celebrates one year, opens skating rink

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  One Central Texas business celebrated its first year in business along with the opening of its latest offering for families and more – a roller skating rink. Putters & Gutters, located at 2341 S.

Refuge Corporation raises homelessness awareness

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, there are over 500,000 homeless people in the United States, and, according to the Texas Homeless Network, there are an estimated 560 homeless people in the Central Texas area.

Chamber holds first Coffee & Commerce gathering

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Businesspeople gathered on Friday morning to chat, make connections, and enjoy some morning coffee. The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce held its first “Coffee & Commerce” at Amy’s Attic 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Snacks and coffee were provided at the event.

School board to discuss teacher, staff pay raises for 2018-2019

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees is looking at recommended pay raises for teachers and district staff, to be discussed and voted upon at tonight’s board meeting set for 6:30 p.m.

Bulldawgs struggle to find rhythm in 7-on-7 League opener

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs kicked off their annual Copperas Cove 7-on-7 League (formerly CenTex Passing League) Monday at the Copperas Cove High School practice fields where they went 0-3 against Belton, Temple and Cameron Yoe but won the lineman’s challenge.

Grand jury indicts 11 in May

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The office of Coryell County District Clerk Janice Gray released the list of those indicted during the month of May by a Coryell County grand jury.  Heath Horicio Beasley, 40, was indicted for prohibited sexual conduct x2 and sexual assault x3.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas announce new CEO

Special to Leader-Press  Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas recently announced the selection of Tiana Quick as the new Chief Executive Officer of the nonprofit youth development organization.

84th annual Kinsey/Coskrey family reunion set for this weekend

Special to Leader-Press Descendants of early pioneer families of Coryell County, Texas, the Kinseys and the Coskreys, will gather for their annual reunion on June 8, 9, and 10 2018.  This will be the 84th time that the reunion has been held; the first time was in 1934.

Copperas Cove Native serves with Navy Strike Fighter Squadron

Special to Leader-Press  LEMOORE, Calif. - A 2016 Copperas Cove graduate and Copperas Cove native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron, which flies one of the world’s most advanced warplanes.

Fire department swears in six, promotes two

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Fire Department now has six new firefighters along with a newly promoted lieutenant and captain after a pinning and swearing-in ceremony on Monday afternoon.