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.

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.

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.  During the...