The owners have spoken and so has Pastor Angel

In my business, whether talking or writing, politics can get you in trouble. Believe me, I know and do understand why my late boss Gaylon Christie at the original KOOV preached to me about staying clear of issues. Did I listen?

House Creek Elementary students explore career options

Special to the Leader-Press While high school seniors are looking toward their careers upon graduation, House Creek Elementary students are already dreaming of what they want to be when they grow up too.

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.