Metroplex earns national award for patient safety and quality

Special to Leader-Press For the third time, both hospitals in the Metroplex Health System, Metroplex Adventist Hospital in Killeen and Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas, were nationally recognized for achievements in patient safety and quality.

City’s monthly sales tax revenues end the year on a high note

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The sales tax numbers for December 2017 are in, and the city of Copperas Cove’s tax revenue check for December 2017 is $374,902.41, up from the $323,012.89 it received in December 2016, a 16.

Crime victims’ office hosting Tree of Angels ceremony, reception

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  On Monday, local victims of violent crimes and family members who have lost loved ones to violent crimes will have a chance to remember what and who they’ve lost.

Council approves bid for first phase of park improvements

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Council approved a $1,088,232.

Cove murder suspect arrested in California

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  After several weeks on the run, Andrew Sommervold was arrested in Contra County, California on Sunday.

Sheriff’s Department grows beards for a cause

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Thirty men put away their razors for the month of November to see who could grow the fullest, best beard. Members of the Coryell County Sheriff’s Department celebrated No Shave November by having their own beard growing competition.

Couple opens residential home, dayhab center for disabled adults

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Beverly and Michael Wilson have seen a need in the Central Texas area for those who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  In October, the couple opened A Precious Place For Me (APPFM), located at 5102 Cinch Dr.

KCCB fall litter cleanup set for Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Keep Copperas Cove beautiful is looking for a few volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves to help during KCCB’s fall litter pickup, set for Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m.

KCCB fall litter cleanup set for Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Keep Copperas Cove beautiful is looking for a few volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves to help during KCCB’s fall litter pickup, set for Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m.

Early voting for runoff election ends today

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Early voting for the Dec. 12 runoff election began Monday with the polls open through 5 p.m. today. Place 6 on the Copperas Cove city council will be decided in the runoff.