Ichabods dominate Rams in HOT Bowl NCAA Div II game

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Ledaer-Press Two interceptions for touchdowns by the Washburn Ichabods led the way in their 41-25 win over the Angelo State Rams in the NCAA Division II bowl game as part of the 17th Annual C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl college football doubleheader Saturday at Bulldawg...

Snap shots from local photographers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The medium of photography was the highlight of Friday evening’s monthly Art After Dark at Frames & Things in Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

Council to vote on bid for $1,000,000 in park improvements

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The subject of changes to the city’s parking ordinances is the topic of this evening’s Copperas Cove city council workshop, set for 5 p.m. today at the city’s Technology Building, located at 508 S. 2nd St.  During the council’s November 21 meeting, the council...

Local artists partnering with Leader-Press for 3rd annual coloring book

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Children of all ages will have a chance to win movie passes to Cinergy Cinema and have some fun in the process with the upcoming 3rd annual coloring book from the Cove Leader-Press.

Sharon Watson running for Lampasas County treasurer

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Lampasas County resident and current Deputy County Treasurer Sharon Watson is looking to take one step higher in the ranks as she runs for the position of Lampasas County Treasurer.

CCPD Officer among Saturday’s graduates

Special to Leader-Press The Central Texas College (CTC) Police Academy held a graduation ceremony Saturday for 24 cadets completing the Basic Peace Officer course.

Annual Krist Kindl Charity Pageant raises funds, autism awareness

By PAMELA GRANT Cove  Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Five Hills Royalty continued to make a positive impact on the city with their 3rd annual Krist Kindl Markt Charity Pageant at the Civic Center on Saturday. 50 participants competed in the charity pageant which raised money which will be used to...

Mild weather brings crowds to annual Krist Kindl Markt

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The 2017 Krist Kindl Markt is now in the history books and this year, the often-fickle Texas weather was kind to the downtown Christmas festival that has taken place for more than 20 years.

City holds tree lighting, Christmas Extravaganza

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove City Park was the site for the annual Christmas Extravaganza, held Friday night from 4-8 p.m. The event is an annual tourism event.

Kempner VFD holds fundraiser for equipment

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press  The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Chili Drive-Thru fundraiser at the station on Pecan Street in Kempner on Saturday.  The money raised is going to help the department buy new bunker gear.