2014 Cove alum completes basic training

Special to Leader-Press U.S. Air Force Airman Jesse J. Jones IV graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

Williams/Ledger students create fall holiday décor

Special to Leader-Press Williams/Ledger Elementary students are adding new colors to their holiday decorations this year thanks to a hands-on arts and crafts project that aligns with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Three CTC students earn all-state music honors

Special to Leader-Press The Central Texas College (CTC) Fine Arts music program recently announced three students were named to the Texas Association of Music Schools two-year all-state choir and band.

Coryell County officials discuss courthouse security

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  The Coryell County Commissioners discussed the need to improve security at the Coryell County Courthouse at their second meeting of the month Monday morning.

Here is the Copperas Cove Police Department activity for Nov. 20 through Nov. 21.

November 27  Possession of drug paraphernalia: 1200 block West Avenue B. Arrested: Thomas, Vinson III: 1200 block West Avenue B. Possession of marijuana U/2 Oz., unlawful carry of a weapon. Debit card abuse: 1300 block Dryden Avenue.  Burglary of a vehicle: 1500 block Mattie Drive.

Man arrested for November 17 shooting death

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  An arrest has been made in connection with the November 17 shooting death of Copperas Cove resident Michael Paradise, who was shot at his home in the 200 block of Julia Drive, just outside the Copperas Cove city limits.

Man sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated robbery

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Corey Latrell Southard, 23, was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division for an aggravated robbery on March 20, 2017, announced Coryell County District Attorney Dusty Boyd.

Jeremy Pruitt running for Coryell County District Court Clerk

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A lifelong Coryell County resident has tossed his hat into the ring for Coryell County District Clerk for the March 2018 primary election.

City hires interim EDC director Mark Marquez

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Mark Marquez was introduced to the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board of directors as the interim executive director for the EDC at the EDC’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday.

Volunteers provide Christmas for Cove teen with cancer

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  16-year-old Savannah Lewis returned home from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon to find a newly decorated downstairs bedroom and the outside of her family’s home on Scott Drive in House Creek North decorated for Christmas with the help of volunteers.