CCISD welcomes new teachers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Cicely Siller is receiving her master’s degree in education from Texas A&M University Central Texas tomorrow, but earlier this week she spent two days in orientation as one of Copperas Cove Independent School District’s 94 new teachers.

Changes to Cove’s HOP service

By MALACHI MUNCY Cove Leader-Press    On Tuesday, the Hill Country Transit Authority held a public hearing at the Copperas Cove Police Department community room to inform the public of changes to the HOP that will take effect on Sept. 1.

Council proposes water rate changes, doing away with senior citizen rate

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    During Tuesday night’s Copperas Cove city council meeting, the council again looked at the proposed rate changes and held a discussion with the city manager, making some changes in the process.

Congressman holds business round table in Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) paid a visit to Copperas Cove on Tuesday afternoon, during which local business owners, along with elected officials and others in the community had the chance to hear what’s been happening in Washington and ask him...

Copperas Cove City sales tax revenues up again

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The sales tax revenue payments for August 2017 will soon make their way to cities throughout Texas, and the city of Copperas Cove’s sales tax rebate check for August 2017 is $428,696.51, up 4.34 percent from the $410,841.

EDC board, city clash over property exchange amendment

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press      The Copperas Cove city council voted to approve an amendment that would extend the closing date of the property exchange between the City of Copperas Cove, the Economic Development Corporation and Coryell County at its Tuesday meeting.

Candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner speaks to Copperas Cove Democrats

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove Democrats welcomed Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidate Kim Olson to speak at their monthly meeting, held at German Imbiss on Tuesday. Olson talked about her goals and why she is running for Agricuture Commissioner in the March 2018 primary.

Mayborn Science Theater to host eclipse event

The Mayborn Science Theater, located on the campus of Central Texas College, will host a viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. The doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the event starts at 11:30 a.m.

Cove, Heights students compete in fencing tournament

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Harker Heights and Copperas Cove fencing students came together on Saturday for a Summer of Swords tournament to show off their fencing skills. The tournament began at 9 a.m. in the Harker Heights Recreation Center.

Applebee’s® in Texas Announce ‘Buy 1, Provide 1’ Initiative to Help Local Food Banks Feed its Neighbors in Need

DALLAS –  Leave it to Applebee’s in Texas to serve craveable entrees to its guests while providing fundraising dollars at Food Banks to feed its neighbors in need.