Hull running for council place 6

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Former Copperas Cove mayor, school board member, county judge and commissioner John A. Hull has filed to run for place 6 on the Copperas Cove city council.

Palmer files for city council place 6

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Danny Palmer, another former member of the Copperas Cove city council, filed on Tuesday to run for place 6, presently held by George Duncan.  Palmer served 31 years in the United States Army and has made his home in Copperas Cove since 2005.

Council proposes same property tax rate

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove city council took a record vote on Tuesday to unanimously propose a property tax rate of $0.79708 per $100 valuation.  Because it is higher than the proposed effective tax rate of $0.

Mathis to vie for county judge seat

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Alan Mathis, a Coryell County resident who lives west of Pidcoke, is entering the race for the office of Coryell County judge.  Mathis served 23 years in the Army and retired as a promotable Major.

Police chief talks about crime prevention plan

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove Police Chief Eddie Wilson came before the city council on Tuesday and talked about a plan for the department to be proactive where crime in the city is concerned, rather than reactive.

Schools begin registration, new Dawgs tour high school

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On Wednesday morning at campuses throughout Copperas Cove, registration began for the 2017-2018 school year.

CTC fall semester registration under way

Special to Leader-Press   Registration for fall 2017 semester classes at Central Texas College (CTC) is now open.

Cove House registering riders for annual bicycling event

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On the morning of Saturday, August 12, bicycling enthusiasts from all over Central Texas and beyond will converge at First Baptist Church to kick off the annual Cove House Classic Bike Tour.

Council hears proposed property tax rates; record vote tonight

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council is holding a succession of meetings tonight, starting with a special meeting at 5 p.m.

Jessie Dallas Designs holds sip ‘n shop at store

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Jessie Williams, Copperas Cove High School class of 2001 alum, opened her first store, Jessie Dallas Designs, at 392 Depot St., at the traffic light in Kempner.