School board approves changes to dress code, student code of conduct

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved changes to the CCISD student code of conduct and received the proposed budget for the 2017-2018 school year at its monthly meeting held Tuesday evening.

CTC briefs students on new campus carry policy

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press   Students and faculty had the chance to listen and ask questions about the campus carry policy that went into effect on August 1 during two presentations held by Central Texas College police and Risk Management on Monday.

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 $410,841.36 it received in August 2016, according...

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.