Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The Summer Reading Program kicked off on Tuesday afternoon in style—medieval style, that is. Warriors gave it their all, fighting for the best ‘rock’ band, while the young audience rooted for their favorite to emerge victorious.

Cove royalty brighten summer for elderly

Special to the Leader-Press B-12; 0-70; N-33. It is more than a numbers game at Copperas Cove Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.  It is about reminding the elderly that someone cares for them.

Police, Animal Control and Code compliance release annual reports

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The City of Copperas Cove’s Police Department, which also oversees Animal Control and Code Compliance, recently released its annual support for the calendar year 2017.

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.

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. at the CCISD administration board room, located at...

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.