City council, EDC holding meetings this week

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  An update on the City of Copperas Cove’s Comprehensive Plan is the subject of a 5 p.m. city council workshop, given by interim city manager Ryan Haverlah.  During the 6 p.m.

Welch receives $80,000 in retirement agreement

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Today is CCISD athletic director Jack Welch’s last day on the job for the Copperas Cove Independent School District after the board of trustees approved his resignation/retirement on Thursday.

Dawgs clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Belton

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Revenge is sweet.

Lady Dawgs open playoffs tonight against No. 7 Duncanville

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs’ softball team has a tough task ahead of them when they open the playoffs against the 7-6A District Champion no. 7-ranked Duncanville Lady Panthers (20-1-1, 14-0 in district action.

Clements/Parsons students learn about composting and recycling

Special to Leader-Press Young Miss Five Hills Allyssa Kimball is on a mission to teach children the importance of conserving resources and taking care of the environment.

53rd annual Parade of Homes begins tomorrow

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Parade of Homes has been a longstanding tradition each spring with the Central Texas Homebuilders Association, highlighting homes from homebuilders from Kempner to Temple.

Cove student advances to international HOSA contest

Special to Leader-Press 33,000 members, 3,300 competitors, 60 events. Fewer than 200 will advance to the next level.

Walmart employees spend the day with Junior High students

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Walmart is known for giving back to the community, and on Thursday, they got a little bit more involved. Walmart associates from Copperas Cove, Killeen, Belton, and Georgetown spent the day with the students at Copperas Cove Junior High School.

Candidate defends residency status, explains exemptions

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  With the May 22 primary runoff election fewer than four weeks away, one of the runoff candidates has encountered questions regarding just what his Coryell County residency status us.

YMCA celebrates fitness with Heathly Kids Day

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press With school ending soon and summer on the horizon, many kids will be content to simply watch television or play video games. This Saturday, YMCAs across the United States promoted the health and well-being of children with their Healthy Kids Day.