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.

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.