Self Defense America students earn black belts

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press On Friday night, three students achieved their goal of becoming a black belt in Taekwando at the Self Defense America Dojo.  Parents of Alexander Garner, and Desirae and Diane Manguerra, were on hand to watch their children’s milestone of earning the black belt.

CCISD teachers get “fired up” for the new school year

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press The Lea Ledger Auditorium at Copperas Cove High School was filled to capacity on Monday morning as teachers, students, staff, administrators, and the CCISD Board of Trustees came together annual convocation to celebrate the start of another school year.

A&M-Central Texas CFO retiring, new CFO on board

Special to the HHES Killeen – As large as it might seem, the world of university administration is a small place. Just ask Gaylene Nunn and Cynthia Carter. Both women are from Central Texas. Nunn is a long-time Temple resident, and Carter hails from Waco, now in transition to Temple.

Covites witness total eclipse in Tennessee

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Although Central Texans weren’t in the path of totality of Monday afternoon’s solar eclipse that trekked across America, they still took to the outdoors to study the skies with eclipse glasses and other ways to watch.

Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove honor Sandor Vegh

Special to Leader-Press The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on August 11 at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Mike Blount called the meeting to order, and Club Member Brian Hawkins led the invocation. Past Board Member Norma Crawford announced birthdays and anniversaries.

EDC approves amendment to property exchange agreement, discusses legal representation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board of directors unanimously approved the first amendment to the land exchange agreement between the City of Copperas Cove, the Coryell County commissioners and the EDC.

Lyons named as one of 15 Heroes For Children statewide

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Charles Lyons of Copperas Cove will be honored along with 14 other volunteers throughout Texas by the State Board of Education as one of the 2017 Heroes For Children.

Texans should prepare for flooding, high winds from Harvey

AgriLife Extention Special to the HHES COLLEGE STATION – With the probability of extensive rain and high winds throughout much  of the state from the resurgence of Tropical Depression Harvey, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts are asking Texans to take measures to prepare their houses,...

Crossing Guards prep for back to school with safety lesson

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Crossing guards for the Copperas Cove Independent School District have spent time this week preparing for their role in helping CCISD students across the street safely.

Cove church hosting ESL, citizenship classes

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Thanks to St.