Burns talks finances, safety at State of the District

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Finances and safety were two of the main topics of discussion during the annual Copperas Cove Independent School District’s State of the District Luncheon held Thursday afternoon at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.  Superintendent Dr.

Midway connects with two homers in 15-0 run-rule win over Copperas Cove in District 8-6A opener

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press Not much went right for the Copperas Cove Lady Dawgs in their District 8-6A opener against the Midway Pantherettes.

Coryell Commissioners hear annual traffic stop reports

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Coryell County Commissioners’ Court received the results of the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office 2017 report concerning traffic stop racial profiling information during their meeting held Monday morning.

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery welcomes The Wall That Heals

Special to the Leader-Press It is with great honor that the Texas Veterans Land Board will host The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, from March 8 — 11.

Texas A&M chancellor announces new grant initiative to plug gap in financial aid

Special to Leader-Press Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp on Wednesday announced a new initiative that will help Texas A&M System students facing significant hardships stay in school and graduate on time without incurring additional debt.

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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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.