Gray running for Coryell County judge

Special to Leader-Press Janice Gray has announced her Republican candidacy for Coryell County Judge. Gray has served as the elected District Clerk since 1999, where she has worked to improve efficiency and communication between government entities.

CCISD new administration building project forges ahead

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The renovation of the future administration building of the Copperas Cove Independent School District is well under way at the site of the former National United Bank at 408 S. Main St.

Cove House celebrates newest tenant of transitional housing program

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Kristen Ball’s Christmas present didn’t come on Christmas Day, nor did it have a bow.  However, it did have a ribbon and last Thursday morning, she cut the ribbon to her new apartment in Cove House’s transitional housing unit.

Volunteer drivers sought for rideshare program for cancer patients

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Claudia Sedore remembers driving herself to doctor appointments and treatments while her husband was deployed in Iraq.  She had had a double mastectomy due to breast cancer and drove herself to and from her appointments.  “I couldn’t get a driver, I had no help.

Volunteer drivers sought for rideshare program for cancer patients

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Claudia Sedore remembers driving herself to doctor appointments and treatments while her husband was deployed in Iraq.  She had had a double mastectomy due to breast cancer and drove herself to and from her appointments.  “I couldn’t get a driver, I had no help.

Locals have options for ringing in 2018

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  With less than one week left in 2017, Covites have a variety of options for ringing in the new year.  Newly renamed and under new ownership, TrackSide is hosting a pull-out-the-stops last evening of 2017 on New Year’s Eve.  Doors open at 3 p.m.

Noon Exchange Club holds December 8 meeting

Special to Leader-Press The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on December 8 at Lil’ Tex Restaurant. President Mike Blount called the meeting to order, and Pastor Brian Hawkins led the invocation.

Council, EDC board meet: city conducts interviews for new EDC director

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Board of Directors made quick work of their meetings on Wednesday.

Man arrested for sexual abuse of a child

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Copperas Cove police arrested Heath Mitchum Sr., age 47, on Monday on an arrest warrant for continuous sexual abuse of a young child.

Five Hills Art Guild holds 2nd annual crafting with Santa

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Approximately 35 children and their families showed up at Frames & Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center to have cookies, make a Christmas ornament and spend a moment with Santa Claus.