Litchfield conviction affirmed by appeals court

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A little more than one year after Margaret Litchfield was sentenced to 60 years in prison by Coryell County’s 52nd District court Judge Trent Farrell, her conviction was affirmed by the 6th Court of Appeals of the State of Texas on November 30.

Copperas Cove city planner resigns

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove’s city planner Charlotte Hintchman tendered her resignation in a letter to Copperas Cove city manager Andrea Gardner in a letter dated Friday, December 1.

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.