CCISD retains teachers through various benefit programs

Special to Leader-Press   CCISD hires approximately 100 new teachers annually. With a shortage for school teachers nationwide, CCISD is now growing its own through classroom aides and launched a paraprofessional education assistance program this year.

Moose Lodge raises funds for one of their own

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Those who stopped by the Copperas Cove Moose Lodge 2029 for the Mona Mae Lopez barbecue benefit only went hungry if they didn’t step up to the food line.

Homeschooling group holds back to school kickoff

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Local homeschoolers from Belton to Lampasas gathered in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove on Friday evening, as members of the Christian Homeschool Educators’ Support System (CHESS) held their kickoff for the 2017-2018 school year.

Youngest royalty raises funds for Hope Pregnancy Center

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press    On Saturday, stuffed animals came to life at Bearables on Main Street and raised funds for Hope Pregnancy Center in the process.

Back to School Fun Day at St. Martin’s Episcopal

By MALACHI MUNCY Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of people came to Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church for fun, games and a puppet show during the annual ‘Back-to-School Fun Day’ on Saturday. “This is the third year we’ve had this kind of back-to-school event.“ Said Paulette Magnuson, St.

Council to continue water rate discussions, will hold hearings for tax rate and city budget

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, August 22 at 5 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation building, located at 210 S. 1st St.

Locals take in eclipse view at CTC's planetrium

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Central Texas College held a solar eclipse viewing on Monday for area residents at the Frank and Sue Mayborn Planetarium and Science Theater. The event, for which doors opened at 10:30 a.m.

EDC set to meet Wednesday, discuss budget, legal representation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On Wednesday at noon, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board of directors will hold its regular meeting for the month of August, at the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation building, located at 210 S. 1st St.

Sensor-assisted knee replacement method, gets patients active more quickly

Special to Leader-Press    Arthritis no longer slows down Joyce Pruitt after total knee replacement surgery at Coryell Memorial Hospital in April 2017. Like many patients, Pruitt had endured knee pain for years, and like many patients, faced the prospect of knee replacement.

Royalty support sponsor’s anniversary celebrations and expansions

Saving the lives of abandoned animals may be the community service projects of Five Hills Junior Ambassador Kaydence Weary and Preteen Miss Five Hills Emily Kimball, but it was Five Hills Ambassador Trisha Stutz who ended up finding a new family member at the City of Copperas Cove’s animal control...