CCISD board members recognized in January

Special to the Leader-Press Joan Manning says she cares about our children in Copperas Cove.  But, it’s more than talk for Manning. 2018 marks the twenty-third year that Manning has served on the CCISD Board of Trustees.

New round of sewing classes kicks off

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  Sewing classes previously held at the Cove Art Lab are now being held at Refuge Ministries every Monday.  The self-paced classes, taught by Amanda Nelson and her mother, Lorrie Coats, are for anyone seven years old and up and cost $50 per month.

Moose members shave heads for one of their own

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Talk to any member of the Moose Lodge 2029 of Copperas Cove, and they have one word in common when describing each other: family.  On Thursday night, the club gathered to come to the aid of the sister of one of their own.

Registration ongoing for 5K Run to the Polar Bear Plunge

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation Department is holding the 5K Run to the Bear Plunge on Saturday, January 27 at City Park pool, located at 1206 West Ave. B.  Last year, the 5k run was an addition to the polar bear plunge, held annually for the past 17 years.

Bible Way hosting 20th annual MLK Jr. unity walk, service on Monday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  On Monday at 1 p.m., the 20th annual unity walk will take place in Copperas Cove, remembering the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.  Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church, which is hosting the event, welcomes the community to participate.

Ace Hardware changes hands

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  As of Tuesday, January 2, the Ace Hardware store in Copperas Cove is under new ownership by Keith Ace Hardware, sold to them by Beverly Leonhard Smith and her husband, Daniel.

Bandit’s BBQ smokes up business

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Ralph and Trish Zarker had a bumpy road in 2017, with their business changing over from Aaron’s Barbecue to Bandit’s BBQ & Catering.

JROTC cadets enlist support of future recruits

By ALICIA WEIKUM  Special to Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove High School JROTC cadets command attention in the meeting room. The young audience members suddenly get quiet, turn to the front of the room, and intently listen for what’s to come.

Kwik Cash robbery suspect out on bond now arrested for assault

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  22-year-old Christwell Lowell Mathes Jr. was arrested on Sunday in the 1300 block of Parnell Street on a warrant for assault causing bodily injury-family violence by choking and interference with an emergency request for assistance.

Rainbow Room Donations

Courtesy Photo  Nicole Vess with National United Bank presents a check for $1,458.54 to Rita Burgess with the Coryell County Rainbow Room.