Races set for Copperas Cove city council, CCISD board of trustees Nov. 5 elections

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Election filing closed on Monday, Aug. 19 for the Nov. 5 general elections for the Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees.

Metronet breaks water main line in Copperas Cove, citywide boil water notice issued

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the City of Copperas Cove issued a boil water notice for all of its water utility customers, effective immediately, Aug. 16.

Identity of 5th victim in Wednesday two-vehicle crash released

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The identity of the 5th victim has been released after the early Wednesday morning two-vehicle crash on U.S. 281 north of Lampasas that claimed five lives.

1st Edition Bookstore starts garden club

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   “When I created this bookstore, the vision was to unite the community,” said Mario Vasquez, co-owner of 1st Edition Book Store in Copperas Cove along with his wife, Wannapa Vasquez.

Copperas Cove city council to hold hearing, vote on Monday for proposed tax rate

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 19 during which it will hold a public hearing and take a vote on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025.  The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m.

Cove House Classic raises funds for homeless shelter

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   With the sun just starting to rise, 50 riding enthusiasts made their way from the 1st Baptist Church pedaling their way down Avenue B with some participants riding more than 60 miles before completing their journey.

Copperas Cove ISD heads back to school

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The air was filled with anticipation at House Creek Elementary School in Copperas Cove on Thursday morning as students returned to campus for the 2024-2025 school year.

Walmart, H-E-B collect school supplies for students

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Friday afternoon, CCISD and Copperas Cove Walmart cut the ribbon to begin the 10th annual Stuff the Bus which ran from Aug. 9-11.  Supplies collected through Stuff the Bus will be given to students in need in the district, via campus Communities in Schools.

Copperas Cove church starts community garden

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Gardening can be a form of healing, a way to develop a spiritual bond, and a way to grow food, not just for yourself, but for others as well.

Charlie Bowl held to remember young cancer fighter, raise funds

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The McConnell family celebrated Charlie McConnell’s life by hosting an event they call the “Charlie Bowl” in her honor. This year’s Charlie Bowl was held Saturday at Ogletree Gap Park from noon until 6 p.m.