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.

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.