Local family hosts toy drive, party to honor son’s memory

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press    On Sunday afternoon, MAKS Family Fun and Entertainment Center had a gathering for a young boy’s birthday and in his memory.

Children go on safari at the public library

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Even though you might be small, even though you might be young, you are still capable of great things. You are meant to soar like an eagle.

 Utility Administration Relocating to City Hall 

Utility Administration will begin relocation to City Hall on Monday, July 24, 2017. Services will be provided at the current location, 305 S. Main Street, through Monday but will move to City Hall, 914 S. Main Street, Suite A effective Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8am.

City council to discuss expanding school zone speed limits

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    As part of its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. tonight, the Copperas Cove city council will discuss and take action on whether or not to expand the school zone speed limits for Clements-Parsons Elementary School.

Cove House gets new ramp from local club and church volunteers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter now has a new deck and ramp, courtesy of the sweat and muscle power from dozens of volunteers in a project led by the Killeen-Heights Rotary Club.

Cove Chamber grows, expands networking opportunities

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce will be holding a weekly mixer for members of the chamber and non-members every Thursday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce offices, located at 204 E. Robertson Ave.

Martial artists help kick cancer’s butt

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday, dozens of martial artists banded together with Copperas Cove’s Candy Outfitters to help a local woman with her fight to beat cancer.

Match short- and long-term goals with the right investments

Not all investments are created equal. Some are better suited for short-term goals, while others can help you build resources for objectives far in the future.

School board to hold July meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees is holding its monthly meeting at 6:30 this evening at the CCISD administration board room, located at 703 W. Ave. D.

Tiny first time cheerleader makes All-American

Special to Leader-Press   Sydney Jacoby may be small in stature, but she has the determination of a giant. Although she had never participated in cheerleading before, she was not intimidated to try out for the squad and set her sights on becoming an All-American.