Veterans interment fund receives $3,000 donation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A Central Texas nonprofit group that provides assistance to families of deceased veterans received a big boost on Friday for its veterans’ interment fund.  Eddie Bell Sr.

Fire department swears in two, promotes one

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Fire Department now has two new firefighter and a newly promoted lieutenant after a pinning and swearing-in ceremony on Thursday afternoon.  Tanya Cassidy and Simeon Raspaldo both officially joined the ranks of the Copperas Cove Fire Department.

Young readers learn about reptiles at library

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press A giant 7-foot boa made its way across his shoulders, around his neck, and happily rested atop the head of Michael Foux.

Church opens outreach center on Sunset Lane

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press  A newly renovated red-and-cream painted apartment building is now the Jesus Name Apostolic Ministry Community Outreach Center located on Sunset Lane just around the corner from the Mickey’s Convenience Store on Georgetown Road and a block from the Jesus Name...

Five Hills royalty honor veterans

Service members and the ultimate sacrifice they have made to ensure our nation’s freedoms were the priority for the Five Hills royalty as they stepped out this Independence Day to remember those who have lost their lives.

City council to get first look at 2017-2018 budget

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Instead of meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, which is the Independence Day holiday, the Copperas Cove city council will be meeting on Thursday, July 6, at the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation building, located at 210 S. 1st St.

Barley & Hops holding meet, greet Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Barley & Hops, a local home brew shop, is now under new ownership and management. Owner Ray Jones is inviting all home brewing enthusiasts—and those who’d like to learn—to come to the shop on Saturday for a meet and greet.  The shop is located at 2210 E.

Readers team with KCCB to build a better world

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Taking care of the environment can be both easy and fun.

General Robert Shoemaker remembered, laid to rest

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  On Wednesday afternoon, Central Texas and the greater Fort Hood community said goodbye to a man who served his country and the local area for more than four decades.  Gen.

EDC board hears pitches from attorneys

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Wednesday’s meeting of the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board of directors lasted more than two hours, but the board made no decision on selecting legal representation after hearing three presentations by law firms which submitted RFQs to the...