Jack in the Box announces permanent closure in Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Jack in the Box restaurant will not reopen, unlike 30 other Central Texas Jack in the Box locations that were closed along with the Copperas Cove store on May 1.

Council nails down new rates for utility customers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After multiple discussions during multiple meetings after the City of Copperas Cove released the results of its water rate study in July, the Copperas Cove city council gave its final direction to the city staff about rate changes for utility customers.

Payne removed from EDC board

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Marc Payne, chairman of the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board, was formally removed from the board by the Copperas Cove city council during its Tuesday evening meeting.

Cove students and staff provide relief to hurricane victims

Special to Leader-Press   Hurricane Harvey blew into Texas as a category 4 storm, but Cove ISD students and staff are not to be outdone when it comes to proving that they too are a force to be reckoned with.

Council adopts tax rate, annual budget at Tuesday meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council formally adopted the 2017-201 budget for the City of Copperas Cove, along with a 2017 property tax rate during its first regular meeting for the month of September.

45 handguns stolen from Kwik Cash last Sunday night

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A string of late Sunday night burglary reports was capped off on midnight Monday morning, when a total of 45 handguns valued at $16,292.68 were stolen from Kwik Cash, located at 401 W. Bus. 190.

Barley and Hops hosts Labor Day brew competition

By MALACHI MUNCY Cove Leader-Press   On Labor Day, homebrewers from Copperas Cove and Killeen gathered at Barley and Hops, 2210 E. Bus. 190, to compete for bragging rights and a $50 first-place prize.

Copperas Cove Burger King to be torn down, rebuilt

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Burger King Cove is now closed, but not due to a lack of business or support from the community.  “It’s a really good store for us.

Residents bring lineup of FATHOM account complaints to council

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Tuesday night’s citizens’ forum during the Copperas Cove city council meeting had a lineup of at least five residents bringing complaints about their utility accounts to the council.  First was Debra Locklear of 310 Texas St.

Star Group – VHV receives keys to Ford F-250

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans held its monthly meeting on Saturday and had a full agenda as the group prepares to reach out to others during the upcoming holiday season.