Council to hold workshop about utility rates, budgets

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A trio of workshop meetings are on the schedule this week for both the Copperas Cove city council and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board regarding budgets for the upcoming 2017-2018 fiscal year, which starts October 1.

Fundraiser to ‘Kick Cancer’s Butt’ to be held July 15

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A Harker Heights martial arts studio and a Copperas Cove candy store are joining together on Saturday, July 15 to help a local woman battling cancer for the third time.

Coryell County emergency planning committee meets

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    In the event of a chemical spill or other disaster, the Local Emergency Planning Committee of Coryell County is continuing its efforts to make the public aware that there’s a plan in place to respond.

Robertson Avenue Baptist Church holds Fourth of July picnic

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   Smiles were aplenty as members of the Robertson Baptist Church opened their doors to the Copperas Cove community with their third annual July Fourth picnic and barbecue cook-off.

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.

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