News

The Future of Economic Development - The MDD

By Matthew Russell Special to Leader-Press   In less than a month the citizens of Copperas Cove will be asked to vote on keeping its Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Type A construct or converting it into a Municipal Development District (MDD).

Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recognized the Copperas Cove Walmart as the October Business of the Month on Tuesday morning. 

Miracle Network donation

The Optimist Club of Greater Copperas Cove presented a check for $1,000 to Baylor Scott and White McLane’s Children’s Miracle Network Representative Rachel Clark on September 21.

Williams/Ledger rescue dog offers therapeutic benefits

Special to Leader-Press Her vest moves back and forth across her back as she struts down the hallway. Her nails click on the floor and the pitter-patter of her paws is a sound recognized by many students and staff.

Retired teachers hold Oktoberfest fundraiser

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove’s retired teachers joked and laughed as they outbid each other and generally had a great time while raising money for a good cause on Saturday night. The Copperas Cove Retired Teachers Association had its first Oktoberfest dinner and fundraiser.

Project Graduation 2018 holds planning event

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Interested parents and even a few seniors attended the first planning session for Project Graduation 2018. The meeting took place in the Copperas Cove Public Library’s meeting room on Saturday.

A&M Central Texas holds preview day

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  On Saturday, Texas A&M University Central Texas opened its doors for Warrior Preview Day, welcoming prospective students in the hopes of enrolling more students studying for their bachelor’s and even master’s degrees.

Ross Dress For Less officially opens with local donation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Ross Dress For Less, one of the largest stores in the newest phase of the Five Hills Shopping Center, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday morning by immediately giving back to a local community organization.