Council decision on water rate increases on hold

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  After a back-and-forth discussion about water and sewer rates for Copperas Cove utility customers, the Copperas Cove city council came to a consensus on Tuesday night to hold off on any proposed rate increases as well as a decision on removing the winter...

Cove cross country, volleyball gets in weekend work

By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   TEMPLE - The Copperas Cove cross country team kicked off its 2017 campaign at the annual Temple Wildcat Invitational on Friday and the Lady Dawg volleyball team concluded their three-day tournament in Bastrop with a sixth place finish out of 40 teams on Saturday.

Council set to discuss water rates tonight

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

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.

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.