3rd annual Howl-O-Ween Puppy Pawlooza set for Saturday

Special to Leader-Press Look for dogs to splash in Copperas Cove’s City Park Pool, compete in the howling contest along with their owners,  find their way through the obstacle course, jump hurdles and more all while dressed in costume after taking a walk through City Park to save3r the lives of...

Copperas Cove voters to decide fate of city Proposition A

A rundown on the City of Copperas Cove Proposition A along with seven (7) propositions on the November 7, 2017 ballot   2017 City of Copperas Cove Proposition Proposition A “Authorizing the creation of the Copperas Cove Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax at the...

CTC Haunted House/Fall Carnival is October 27-28

  Special to Leader-Press   Central Texas College (CTC) will host its annual Haunted House and Fall Carnival on Friday and Saturday, October 27-28 from 6 to 11 p.m. both nights at its central campus in Killeen. The haunted house will be held outside the Mayborn Science Theater (Bldg.

E-D-C, M-D-D, 1-2-3

  By Lynette Sowell My front porch   Brace yourselves, this is going to be a long one. Since I can’t sit down and have a cup of coffee with you, I’m going to put it out here on my column.

Altrusa holds annual golf tournament

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Altrusa International of Copperas Cove held its 16th annual golf tournament on Saturday and had their biggest turnout ever, according to club members and event co-chair Gail Prestigiacomo.

Five Hills royalty honored with national service awards

  Special to Leader-Press   67 appearances. 90 days. More than 1,000 hours of community service.

Homeless veterans to receive help via Cove-based nonprofit

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Operation Stand Down Central Texas is prepared to reach out during its 4th annual fall Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, set for Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the National Guard Armory on South W.S. Young Drive in Killeen.

EDC to receive monthly prospect, business retention reports

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board will hold its meeting for the month of October on Wednesday at noon in the city council chambers at the technology center located at 508 S. 2nd St.

Candidates appear at final forum before election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Candidates for the Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees had one more chance to answer questions in a citizens’ forum.

Boy Scouts participate in Jamboree over the air

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Boy Scouts Troop – participated in a national Jamboree without leaving Copperas Cove on Saturday. Approximately 100 adults and scouts attended the National Jamboree Over-the-Air and Internet on Saturday at High Chaparral Park.