Cove wounded warrior competes in Department of Defense games

By RICK BURKE Special to Leader-Press CHICAGO - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan “A.J.

Applebee’s kicks off DollaRita month

Special to Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Applebee’s along with the other Applebee’s restaurants in Texas will kick off a month-long celebration of the DollaRita by offering margaritas for 50 cents all day on Saturday, July 1.

Cove man arrested for aggravated assault, violating restraining order

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A 26-year-old Copperas Cove man was in the Coryell County jail on a $38,000 bond after being arrested by police on charges of violating a restraining order, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief more than $100 but less than $750, as well as...

Fireworks prohibited inside city limits, county space ok

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Fireworks stands are ablaze with shoppers ahead of the upcoming 4th of July holiday on Tuesday.

CTC, Mayborn Science Theatre hosting July 4 shows

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  For those who plan to watch the Fort Hood fireworks display from the campus of Central Texas College, several campus clubs are planning to roll out the welcome mat by offering food and refreshments for sale from 4-10 p.m.

Art Guild members add to summer classes

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  In an effort to offer children and adults summer art activities and draw awareness of their classes, Five Hills Art Guild members and instructors held a meet and greet at the Copperas Cove Public Library on Saturday.

Young Professionals get down to business at Lil Tex Restaurant

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  The Young Professionals of Copperas Cove held their first official meeting with a guest speaker from the Economic Development Department, discussing the future growth of Cove at Lil Tex Restaurant Friday morning.

Star Group holds annual Independence Day celebration

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Despite rainy weather, the Civic Center was packed full of people for the Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans (SG – VHV)’s 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration.

Student paints mural for Operation Stand Down

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A mural now covers the rear wall of the headquarters for Operation Stand Down Central Texas, located in Cove Terrace Shopping Center.  The mural can easily be seen upon entry to OSDCT, a nonprofit which aids homeless veterans throughout Central Texas.

City, Repeater Club hold Amateur Radio Field Day

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  During a disaster, forms of commonly-used communication like cell phones and even landline phones could be useless. Combined with that and any power outage that might occur could leave the area without a means of communication.