Neighborhoods weather National Night Out

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Neighbors shared food and conversation at the National Night Out block parties held around Copperas Cove Tuesday evening.  Tuesday marked 33 years since the first ever National Night Out event took place and 20 years since Copperas Cove started participating.

Whataburger, police department hold Coffee With A Cop

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Sixteen officers with the Copperas Cove Police Department converged on the Copperas Cove Whataburger on Wednesday morning, but it wasn’t because of a call for help.

Rainbow Girls hold fundraiser at Mt. Hiram Lodge

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press The Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge was filled with laughter, fun, and camaraderie on Saturday evening as the Rainbow Girls served dinner to raise funds for their group. From 4 to 7 p.m.

A&M-Central Texas to host Saturday open house for prospective students

Specia to Leader-Press Killeen, Texas – On Saturday, October 7, A&M-Central Texas welcomes prospective students on campus for “Preview Day.

Store holds annual Bra Fest for cancer patients

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Claudia Sedore knows what it’s like to battle cancer and have to attend treatments and go to multiple doctor appointments.

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.