Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 installs new officers

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   New officers for Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 of Copperas Cove were sworn in on Saturday morning at the lodge.

CCPD reports quiet 4th for fireworks, businesses burglarized

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Although Tuesday night’s local celebrations of the 4th of July resulted in a quiet evening for the Copperas Cove Police Department, early Wednesday morning reports of burglaries of local businesses are keeping the department busy.

VFW and auxiliary hold annual July Fourth bell ringing ceremony, barbecue

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   As part of a longstanding Independence Day tradition, The Olan Forest Smith Post 8577 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary held its annual bell ringing on the 4th of July.

Good Eats: Unwind! with homemade food with Texas flair

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A little more than six months after its grand opening, Unwind! Texas Style Tasting Room & Café has only continued to grow as it offers diners a wide menu of bistro-style food with a Texas flair.

Medieval group steps back in time for a day

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Have you ever wanted to step back into the Middle Ages? To many, it seems like a romantic era with lords, ladies, knights and more; however, there was also plague, famine, and some rather strange medical practices.

Optimist Club Officers

Annual Spring Ho Festival under way

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove’s neighbor to the west, Lampasas, has pulled out the stops and put community and local business support behind their annual summertime festival, Spring Ho.

Decor and More named Business of the Month by Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce

Art Lab offers summer activities for families

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Expressing oneself through art is something that anyone can do, big or small, young and old. The Cove Art Lab offers the community an outlet for said artistic expression. This summer, the Art Lab will be offering a variety of fun, artistic activities.

Noon Exchange Club presents checks and new officers

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press  The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove held its annual banquet Thursday night at Shilo Inn in Killeen.