Ashby running to keep precinct 4 spot

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A county commissioner in Texas usually has to run for office every four years, but Coryell County precinct 4 incumbent Ray Ashby finds himself running two years after his first run for office in 2016.

Cove woman overall female winner of CenTex Race Series

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  By all accounts, Copperas Cove resident Jan Ward had a late start as a runner, but she has learned that winning first place does not always go to the swiftest or the youngest.

Weddle running against three-term incumbent

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Coryell County resident Scott Weddle is running for County Commissioner for Precinct 2 and may not be a lifelong resident, but the native Texan said he and wife, Kristin, “got here as fast as we could.

Mae Stevens staff and students communicate through sign language

Special to Leader-Press The use of sign language to help very young children express their needs and wishes can help avoid frustration and tantrums, closing the gap between desire to communicate and the ability to do so.

Board approves 2018-2019 school calendar

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the school calendar for the 2018-2019 school year and recognized several local businesses and organizations for their support of the students and teachers at their February meeting held...

Hood Hero volunteer award winner has Cove ties

Special to Leader-Press  FORT HOOD – Helping others is personal, and nobody volunteers for the recognition. A Human Resources NCO earned two awards during the “Hood Hero” luncheon Feb. 6: Volunteer in the Communities - Individual; and Volunteer of the Quarter for the U.S.

Council retains Haverlah as interim city manager

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For now, Ryan Haverlah, the city’s budget director/deputy city manager, will be at the helm of the city’s operations effective tomorrow, February 17.

Early voting kicks off Tuesday for primary

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Starting Tuesday, voters will have the chance to  head to the polls in advance of the March 6 primary election, with early voting starting Tuesday.  Voting hours will be as follows: Tuesday, February 20; 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, February 21-23; 8 a.m.

The Daisy joins Pageant traditions

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Longtime Copperas Cove business, The Daisy, has joined as one of the new sponsors of the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant this year.  On Monday, some of the royalty stopped by The Daisy, located at 1028 Hawk Trail, to visit with shop owner Rebecca Stirnkorb.

Five Hills pageant sees Anytime Fitness as repeat sponsor

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  For the fourth consecutive year, Anytime Fitness in Copperas Cove is stepping up as a sponsor for the Copperas Cove Five Hills Scholarship Pageant.