Cove alum graduates from basic training

Special to Leader-Press U.S. Air Force Airman Leira A. Santos graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

Student, parents appeal to school board for right to play volleyball

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting Monday afternoon to address a Level III Grievance brought by a CCISD student, Anna Beamesderfer, and her parents, Brett and Carla Beamesderfer.

CCISD board recognizes retirees, approves technology purchases

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized five district employees who are retiring and approved more than $92,000 in purchases for network and infrastructure needs for the new administration building and the new transportation...

Primary election filings closed, six in race for county judge

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The races are now set for the March 2018 primary and the field is wide in several county races, particularly that for Coryell County judge.

Commissioners hear from resident about deputy pay, discuss Cove annex configuration

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office was the focus of several agenda items and the Citizens’ Forum at the Coryell County Commissioners’ Court meeting held Monday morning.

Complaint of ethics violation filed against newly seated councilman

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  One week after being sworn into office, Copperas Cove city councilman for place 7, Charlie Youngs, learned a complaint was filed against him with the Texas Ethics Commission.

All American Dream Assisted Living holds ribbon cutting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Josephine Olatunji said she has always loved caring for people and now, with her new business, All American Dream Assisted Living, she plans to continue doing so full time.

Payne lands place 6 spot on city council in runoff

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  It was about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening by the time Marc Payne’s phone stopped ringing and notifying him of congratulatory messages for winning the runoff election against John A. Hull for Copperas Cove city council place 6.

3rd annual coloring contest kicks off

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Children of all ages have a chance to win movie passes to Cinergy Cinema during the Copperas Cove Leader-Press 3rd annual holiday coloring contest that starts today.

Bulldawgs look to continue win-streak in District 8-6A opener

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs basketball team (15-1) looks to continue their win streak tonight when they open up District 8-6A play against San Angelo Central (5-9) tonight at Bulldawg Gymnasium.