Central Texas College to host veterans’ expo this Tuesday

Special to Leader-Press Central Texas College (CTC) will host a Veterans’ Benefits expo on Tuesday, March 6 in the Anderson Campus Center (Bldg. 156) on the central campus in Killeen.  The expo is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CCISD racks up awards at Texas School Public Relations conference

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Out of more than 1,331 entries from school districts and foundations across the state, the Copperas Cove Independent School District and its communications department was among the districts receiving Star Awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association.

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I have perfected the art of time travel. It happened just this week; I went straight from last Friday to this morning, without passing through any of the in-between days. You can do this too. It’s easy; all you have to do is get the flu.

Kempner VFD adds new water tender to fleet

Special to Leader-Press  The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department received a $191,000 grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

Cove Burger King celebrates grand reopening

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Although it’s been open about two weeks, Burger King in Copperas Cove celebrated its grand reopening on Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.

Popeye’s site work underway next to CVS Pharmacy

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Construction on a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen will soon be under way in Copperas Cove.  Site work has already begun on the property, located at 1501 E. Bus. 190 next to CVS, with construction permits being approved on February 21.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner visits Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Sid Miller, the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, made a stop in the Copperas Cove area last Wednesday evening as he travels the state in a bid for a second term in office.

Early voting continues this week

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A total of 346 Copperas Cove voters made their way to the polls during the first week of early voting in the city of Copperas Cove, which ran Tuesday through Friday last week. In Gatesville, 903 registered voters cast their ballots.

Congressman, U.S. Senate candidate speak at Lincoln Reagan dinner

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Reagan dinner at the Gatesville Civic Center, with Congressman Roger Williams as the keynote speaker.

VFW presenting sponsor of pageant; registration deadline Thursday, March 1

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   VFW Post 8577 in Copperas Cove makes its mark on the community by providing scholarships to students and helping others in need, and this year, the post is also giving back by being a corporate sponsor of the 2018 Five Hills Scholarship Pageant.