Woman connected to May 2024 East Blancas house explosion arrested again

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Devon Bellows, 42, was back in the Coryell County jail as of Sept. 12 on a $100,000 bond in connection with the May 24 house explosion on East Blancas drive in Copperas Cove.

County commissioners adopt lower than proposed tax rate, budget

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    After days of discussions and sometimes contentious back-and-forth discussions, last Thursday afternoon the Coryell County commissioners and county judge voted to adopt a tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2025.

Copperas Cove H-E-B honors local first responders on 9/11

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   In 2005, H-E-B founded Helping Heroes which was started on their 100th anniversary and asks departments give back to local fire departments and first responders.  Each year, thousands of H-E-B partners volunteer their time and efforts to show their support.

CCISD Superintendent Joe Burns announces retirement at September school board meeting

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove Independent School District’s Superintendent Dr. Joseph Burns dropped a bombshell following the agenda’s report and information items at the regular board of trustees meeting for September Tuesday evening.

Local deputy voter registrar hosts Rock the Vote event

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   “You do have the power to make your voice heard by casting your vote,” said Crystal Owens of Copperas Cove. “You can register, and you can take a few minutes to go vote.

Residents speak out on proposed Coryell County budget, tax rate

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Sept. 5, several Coryell County residents spoke up about the proposed tax rate and budget for Coryell County during a public hearing held by the Coryell County commissioners.

The HOP rolls out new microtransit vehicles in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The HOP buses will no longer be making timed stops at locations around Copperas Cove.  Instead, after much planning and a pilot program on Fort Cavazos, the Hill Country Transit District held a ribbon cutting on Friday to launch its new microtransit system.

Hawkins marks 10 years at helm of Cove House

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    On August 26, Cove House Emergency Shelter’s Executive Director, Brian Hawkins, was celebrated for serving as 10 years at the helm of operations.

City council approves work schedule for fire department

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The city council voted at its Tuesday night meeting to make the Copperas Cove Fre Department’s modified work schedule a permanent thing.

Candidates lined up for Nov. 5 election

By LYENTTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Candidates drew for the ballot order for the Copperas Cove Independent School District’s board of trustees Nov. 5 election on Aug. 27.