Departing Copperas Cove city council members recognized at reception

Joann Courtland (Copperas Cove City Council Place 1) and Fred Chavez (Copperas Cove City Council Place 2) are recognized with special street signs during a farewell reception for them at Tuesday’s city council workshop after serving a total of six years on the council.

CTC hosts annual Lighting of the Bell Tower

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Hundreds showed up to the 3rd Annual Central Texas College Foundation Lighting of the Bell Tower on Tuesday evening.

Families of crime victims gather for annual Tree of Angels in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Every December, the Coryell County District Attorney’s office holds an event when families who have lost members due to violent crimes can gather and remember their loved ones.

Local nonprofit holds Cove Pup Run or Walk 5k

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Saturday was for the dogs this weekend as Not Rich But Enriched Inc (NRBE) hosted their first Cove Pup Run or Walk 5k. Participants for the 5k gathered around the pavilion nearest the Raising Cane’s dog park in City Park.

CTC to hold annual Bell Tower Lighting on Tuesday

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Central Texas College is kicking off the Christmas season with the 3rd annual Lighting of the Bell Tower, set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. The free community event includes holiday light exhibits, hot cocoa, along with a visit with Santa and fun the...

Annual wreath laying at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery set for Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Every year, volunteers place thousands of wreaths on soldiers’ graves at the Central Texas State This Saturday, November 30, will be the annual Wreath Laying at 10 a.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located at 11463 S. Hwy 195 in Killeen.

Copperas Cove Church to hold 7th annual Mental Health Sunday 

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press     A Copperas Cove church wants people to know they are not alone during the holidays, a time of year that can magnify things for those struggling with depression or mental health issues.

Community invited to Angel Tree event for crime victims’ families

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Cove Leader-Press    The community is invited to the 10th annual Tree of Angels, on Monday, Dec. 2, hosted by the Coryell County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Hidden Gems Family center, to remember victims who have died due to crimes.

Early voting starts Monday for Dec. 14 runoff election

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Early voting begins on Monday. Dec. 2 for the Copperas Cove city council Place 2 runoff election, with election day set for Saturday, Dec. 14.  For early voting, polls will be open at the Copperas Cove Early Voting Center, 508-B Cove Terrace.

Copperas Cove city council calls for Dec. 14 runoff election for Place 2

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    There is a runoff election for Copperas Cove city council Place 2, with the election day set for Saturday, Dec. 14.  Early voting will take place Monday – Friday, Dec. 2-6, and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9-10 the following week.