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.

Moose Lodge, Bearables hold annual bear stuffing

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Emma Nixon hopped with joy at her brand new stuffed pig, Oink, giving it a hug and gleefully showing him off to everyone.

Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful holds cleanup

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press A total of 36 volunteers gathered on Saturday morning at the Copperas Cove Public Library parking lot before heading out for a litter cleanup litter on Business 190.  The cleanup was held by the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission.

Art Guild working to complete fourth mural in city

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The fourth mural of the Five Hills Art Guild is now well under way by guild members who keep one eye on the weather thermometer and the other on one wall of the Ledger Furniture building, a fixture at the corner of Avenue D and Main Street for more than 100...