City sales tax revenue up for 12th straight month

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The state comptroller’s office has released its sales tax revenue report for the month of April, and the city of Copperas Cove will receive a sales tax revenue check for $360,832.53, which is up 9.54 percent compared to the $329,400.

HR firm: Copperas Cove councilman contacted their office

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The owner and operator of Texas First Group, the firm engaged by the City of Copperas Cove’s Human Resources Department to fulfill a request for interim city manager candidates back in January, confirmed that a Copperas Cove city councilman contacted him...

Dawgs outlast Bobcats 10-8 in two-day contest

By TJ Maxwell Cove Leader-Press It took nearly 22 hours for the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs to avenge Tuesday’s walk-off loss to the San Angelo Central Bobcats in game two of the home-away series that began Friday night at 6 p.m. and concluded shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Five Hills royalty support community through talent show and service projects

Special to the Leader-Press Taylor Creek Elementary students sang, danced, played instruments, did gymnastics, played the cups and air guitar and more to win over the Copperas Cove Five Hills royalty who served as guest judges for the auditions of students vying for a spot in the school’s annual...

Congressional hopeful visits Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Julie Oliver has one more obstacle before the November general election, and that’s a May 22 runoff that pits her against Chris Perri for a spot on the Democratic ticket for the United States House of Representatives for District 25.

Star Group – VHV unveils bench at Veterans Cemetery

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Star Group-Veterans Helping Veterans unveiled their new memorial bench at the dedication ceremony held Saturday morning at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Council discusses possible bond election for November

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove voters could be looking at a possible bond election in November for the construction of a new animal control facility for the city.

Library holding giveaways for Library Week, Rally Day

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Public Library along with the Friends of the Library are having a weeklong celebration in conjunction with National Library Week, which will culminate this Saturday, April 14 with a Rally Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Volunteers turn out for annual Trash-Off

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove got just a bit more beautiful Saturday thanks to the efforts of several hardy volunteers.

Library observing National Library Week, Rally Day Festival

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Public Library along with the Friends of the Library are having a weeklong celebration that kicks off on Monday, April 9 in conjunction with National Library Week, which will culminate on Saturday, April 14 with a Rally Day from 10 a.m.