Hill Country residents honored for Grandparents’ Day

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Residents of the Hill Country Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, located on Industrial Avenue, were whisked back to their youth at the third annual Black and White Gala held on Thursday in honor of Grandparents’ Day, which was Sunday.

Local teens hold Suicide Prevention Walk

By MALACHI MUNCY Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday evening, more than 150 people gathered at South Park in Copperas Cove to participate in a candlelit walk to raise awareness about teen suicide.

CCISD School board to vote on purchases tonight

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Several budgeted purchases that are more than $25,000 will be up for a vote tonight at the monthly meeting of the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees.

While some rural hospitals close, Coryell Memorial responds to health crisis

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Since January 2013, a total of 18 rural hospitals in Texas have closed, Dave Pearson, CEO of the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH), announced in a press release.

Police Department issues rabies exposure warning

Special to Leader-Press   On Tuesday, September 5, Copperas Cove Animal Control was dispatched to the 1900 block of Wayne Street in reference to a raccoon that walked up in the yard and laid down near the side of a house.

Cove library resumes regular programs this week

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    After a hiatus at the end of the Summer Reading Program, the Copperas Cove Public Library has resumed its regular weekly and monthly children’s programs, and will also continue to provide a venue for gatherings of groups and clubs throughout the community.

Pink Warrior Angels amp up Pink-Out efforts

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday at Walmart, a bevy of volunteers from Pink Warrior Angels, led by founder Julie Moser, held a registration party for the 3rd annual Pink Warrior Dash 5K, set for Saturday, September 30 at 8 a.m.

Covite serving aboard U.S. Navy ship forged from World Trade Center steel

By Lt. Wesley Holzapfel Navy Office of Community Outreach   MAYPORT, Fla. – As the nation prepares to observe the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a 2013 Copperas Cove High School graduate and Copperas Cove native is serving in the U.S.

Annual Gallop or Trot set for next Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Gallop or Trot 5K on Saturday, Sept. 16.   The chip timed event will begin 8 a.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W. Ave. B. Registration is $20 through September 8 and is $25 thereafter.

Noon Exchange Club plan ahead for Feast of Sharing, Golden Deeds

Special to Leader-Press    The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on August 25 at Lil’ Tex Restaurant. President Mike Blount called the meeting to order, and JC Stubbs led the invocation. James Tatum asked members to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.