City float debuts in State Fair Parade

The rain continued to come down in steady sheets, but the Copperas Cove Five Hills royalty were not deterred. The City of Copperas Cove invested in a professional float to promote the community through tourism efforts and the Texas State Fair Opening Day Parade was where it made its debut.

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  By mid-February 2018, if the weather cooperates and the volunteers turn out, the Wilbanks family of Copperas Cove will be turning the key to their brand-new home at 2012 Wanda St.

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Cove holds blood drive to honor soldier

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press The Immanuel Lutheran Church held a blood drive in honor of Christopher Haley, on Thursday September 28, the day is known as Christopher’s alive day according to his parents, Kempner residents Susan and Donald Haley. That date changed their lives forever.

Holy Family Catholic Church holds fourth annual Fall Fest

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Pres Holy Family Catholic Church celebrated the start of fall with its fourth annual Fall Fest on Saturday. The annual event is a chance for the church to connect with the community, said Fran Ewart, co-chair for this year’s event.

Pink Warriors run and walk for a cause

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Men, women, and children adorned themselves in pink as they showed support for breast cancer awareness by participating in the Pink Warrior Angels’ 3rd Annual Pink Warrior Dash 5k Run/Walk.

Central Texas Writers Society participates in worldwide event

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press The Central Texas Writers Society held 100,000 Poets, Writers and Artists for Change at the Copperas Cove Public Library on Saturday.  The event, which ran from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.

20th annual NNO kickoff party held downtown

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Hundreds headed to downtown Copperas Cove for the National Night Out kickoff party on Saturday night. From bounce houses, street dancing, face painting and more, the two-hour event had something for the whole family.

Twin Liquors Opening in Copperas Cove

AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 28, 2017) — Twin Liquors, Central Texas’s fine wine and spirits retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in Copperas Cove, TX, marking the opening of the retailer’s 86th location.

Council receives updates from city staff on utility account issues

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The City of Copperas Cove’s Utility Administration has begun to provide weekly updates to the Copperas Cove city council regarding the status of customer complaints on utility accounts, along with any equipment issues that FATHOM has encountered.

Harrell announces candidacy for County Judge

Special to Leader-Press On Tuesday morning, Bob Harrell, the Coryell County Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the office of County Judge of Coryell County in the March 6, 2018 Republican Primary.