Swimmers find success

I have written about the success of the Copperas Cove High School swimming program before but it is surprising how well this program continues to do year after year.  Why is it so surprising?  Folks, CCISD does not own a pool facility.     Superintendent Dr.

Central Texas Women of Distinction

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL Representatives of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas board of directors surprise Joan Manning, CCISD board of trustees president, with the news that she has been named as one of the Central Texas Women of Distinction by the Girl Scouts.

Chamber recognizes new board chair, presents awards

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Members of the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce turned out on Tuesday evening for the chamber’s annual banquet, during which the chamber welcomed its new board chair, J.C.

Board recognized by local officials Tuesday evening

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees were recognized by the Coryell County Commissioners, the Copperas Cove mayor and various student organizations in honor of January being National School Board Recognition Month at their monthly...

Congressman visits, talks with veterans and addresses shutdown

By BRITANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   U.S. Congressman Roger Williams, R-Austin, made a stop on Tuesday to Central Texas College’s Anderson Campus Center to speak about the military and the country’s debt with members of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon.

Phase I of parks improvements to start February 1

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press On Wednesday evening, the Copperas Cove Parks & Recreation Department held its first quarterly town hall meeting of the year to inform residents about park programs, improvements and upcoming events. Approximately 25 residents attended the meeting.

EDC board adds new employees, moves forward with expansion projects

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board of directors held an executive session during Wednesday’s meeting, and emerged to vote to continue moving forward with prospective projects for two local businesses wanting to expand.

Commissioners leave burn ban in place

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County Commissioners agreed to leave the county burn ban in place at their second meeting of the month held Monday morning.

Cove students advance to state DECA contest

Special to Leader-Press Fifty-four students from the Copperas Cove High School DECA program have advanced to state competition next month in Dallas after qualifying at the District V competition this past weekend.

CCISD seeks to end lease with Boys & Girls Club

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A lease agreement which has been in place for three years is now up for a recommended termination tonight by the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees.