Five Hills royalty lend a hand to pageant sponsors

The Miss Copperas Cove Five Hills Scholarship Program is supported by more than 100 sponsors every year, allowing the program to award more than $70,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Copperettes line officers leap to new leadership heights

Special to Leader-Press   For Copperette Princess Sanchez, she did not think last year could be topped. The All-American dancer was selected to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and it was a dream come true.

Coryell 4-H clubs hold annual awards banquet

By MALACHI MUNCY  Cove Leader-Press   On Tuesday, over 70 people gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Coryell County 4-H Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors during an awards banquet at the Gatesville Civic Center. “I’ve been involved with 4-H since I can remember,” said Kyle Coward, 15.

Noon Exchange Club names Senior Volunteer of the Year

Special to Leader-Press   The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on July 14 at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Mike Blount called the meeting to order and Pastor Brian Hawkins led the Invocation. Club Member Ashley Whitworth was asked to lead the club members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs.

Locals paint, hide rocks of kindness

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    When locals are out and about in Copperas Cove and beyond, they may have noticed some painted rocks showing up in random and sometimes unexpected places.

Youngs tosses hat in the ring for council seat

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Longtime Covite and former Copperas Cove city council member Charlie Youngs filed on Monday morning to run for Copperas Cove city council place 7.

Local HVAC shop caters to do-it-yourselfers

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   It is easier for Copperas Cove homeowners to DIY. their heating, ventilation and air-conditioning needs now with the Samuel and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning Supply, located at 309 S. 1st St, in downtown Copperas Cove.

Summer reading program ends with dough parties

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The 2017 Summer Reading Program offered by the Copperas Cove Public Library is now history as of Wednesday afternoon, when the library hosted Dough Parties with the help of Domino’s Pizza.

Rookie Teacher of the Year has advice for new teachers

Special to Leader-Press   CCISD schools will be bustling with excitement on Monday. Students don’t return to the classroom until Aug. 28. But, staff return on Monday to continue their professional development and prepare their classrooms.

EDC board selects law firm, tables action on audit report

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   At its regular meeting for the month of July, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board took a vote to select its legal representation, voting unanimously to approve the Knight Law Firm out of Austin, with board member Adam Martin being absent...