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.

CCJHS student selected for elite leadership academy

Special to Leader-Press   Some students get out of school for the summer not knowing exactly how they will spend their time. That is not the case for Ariel Draper. She heads back for the third consecutive year to the Lone Star Leadership Academy for her final learning opportunity.

Water, sewer rate increases undetermined after workshop

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Angela Flores and Rocky Craley with Austin-Based utility consulting firm Rafetelis Financial Consultants were on hand Thursday evening for a workshop held by the Copperas Cove city council, where the council heard the results of a utility rate study conducted...

Coryell Memorial Pulmonary Rehab program’s first patient graduates

Special to Leader-Press   GATESVILLE — Coryell Memorial Pulmonary Rehabilitation began accepting patients in May 2017 and graduated the first patient on Tuesday, July 11th. Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program of exercise, education, and support for persons with lung disease.

FFA student receives scholarship at state convention in Corpus Christi

Special to Leader-Press   Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leadership presented 70 Texas FFA students with $1.4 million in scholarships during the Texas FFA State Convention in Corpus Christi on Wednesday, July 12.

National United Bank celebrates new location

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    On Wednesday afternoon, National United Bank celebrated its grand reopening at 505 E. Bus. 190 with a ribbon cutting and welcomed members of the community to join them.