City of Copperas Cove prepares for town hall meetings ahead of November tax rate election

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The City of Copperas Cove is preparing for three town hall meetings, during which presentations will be given on the upcoming tax rate election, coming up on Nov. 5.  The town hall meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.

National Mounted Warrior Museum now open

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The doors are now open at the National Mounted Warrior Museum, located behind the Marvin Leath Visitor Center just outside the main gates of Fort Cavazos.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday morning, hosted by Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Paul E.

GymKix to celebrate 25th anniversary

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A celebration 25 years in the making is set for Sunday, Sept. 22, as GymKix in Copperas Cove invites the community to join them from 5-7 p.m.

Selection process to begin for new CCISD superintendent

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees has taken the first steps in the process of selecting a new district superintendent.

Copperas Cove ISD approves hiring of new security director

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday for their regular meeting, where they approved the purchase of two passenger buses and approved the hiring of a new security director for the district, among other things.

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.