Student entries make auction at 2025 Coryell County Youth Fair

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Nearly 20 Copperas Cove students from Copperas Cove FFA, Five Hills 4H and Muddy Boots 4H made it to the live auction portion of this year’s Coryell County Youth Fair, earning over $19,950 in bids and add-ons.

Community rallies to support family of Copperas Cove teen

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Trysten Chaney, 17, a senior at Copperas Cove High School as well as #55 on the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs, passed away the evening of January 14, in a single-vehicle accident.

Chamber of Commerce prepares for membership drive, banquet, and welcomes board members

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday that four new directors have been appointed to its board, Robert “Bob” Crouch, Marcus Fuller, Emily Urquidez, and Shameria “Ann” Davis.

CCISD trustees hold special meeting, welcome new superintendent

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, to make things official and formally hire Dr. Brent Hawkins as CCISD superintendent.

Band mom addresses CCISD board of trustees regarding “culture of silence”

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Pride of Cove Band mom Heather Moris stood tall at the podium as she read a prepared statement addressing her concerns about how Copperas Cove Independent School District administrators handled the allegations involving former Director of Bands Lawrence...

Copperas Cove woman hopes to preserve historic ranchland

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Some might describe Ona Trubee of Copperas Cove as a modern-day cowgirl, as she oversees and cares for the Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center, located on 1,600 acres of state-owned ranch land in Killeen.

Martial arts classes start up with new year

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Children and adults alike have the opportunity to start something new this year, with martial arts classes being offered every Tuesday and Thursday by Phoenix Rising Taekwondo.

Coryell County Officials holding open house for new Justice Center

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    After a nearly a year, the end is in sight for the completion of the new Coryell County Justice Center in Gatesville.

Motor vehicle safety inspections no longer required locally

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Starting January 1, 2025, Texas motor vehicle owners are no longer required to have a safety inspection for those vehicles prior to their annual registration.

Polar Bear Plunge, 5K set for Jan. 18

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 18.   The race is part of the Cen-Tex Race Series.