News

Kids learn animal safety/pet care at library

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Thu, 06/22/2017 - 22:54
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press With a room full of cute, cuddly, scaly, and fuzzy critters, Wednesday’s Summer Reading activity was ‘paw’sitively adorable.

Star Group – VHV to hold 9th annual Independence Day picnic

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Wed, 06/21/2017 - 01:56
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The entire community is invited to attend the 9th annual Independence Day Picnic hosted by Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans at the Copperas Cove Civic Center on Saturday from 11 a.m.  until 3 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m.

City seeks to deny proposed Oncor rate increases

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Wed, 06/21/2017 - 01:56
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The City of Copperas Cove is seeking to block a proposed rate increase to residential customers by Oncor Electric delivery.  During tonight’s Copperas Cove city council meeting, city staff are presenting a resolution for approval which would be sent to Oncor.

Family, church raise funds for adoption

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Tue, 06/20/2017 - 03:47
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Tribby family of Copperas Cove held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Saturday evening at North Pointe Park to raise funds and support for their quest to adopt a 14-year-old girl from the Ukraine.

Summer Run to Fun event hosts 200 participants

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Tue, 06/20/2017 - 01:54
By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Running enthusiasts showed off their skills while participating in an activity that they enjoy during Saturday’s Summer Run to Fun 5k. The run/walk chip-timed event was held by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce at South Park.

Immanuel Lutheran Church holds farmers market

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Tue, 06/20/2017 - 01:51
By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press    Immanuel Lutheran Church held its fourth Farmers Market on Sunday, offering homegrown vegetables and produce, along with homemade products and leatherwork. Despite the hot sunny afternoon, several came out to check out the market.

Avenue D sidewalk project enters final phase

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Tue, 06/20/2017 - 01:49
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The three-phase downtown revitalization project which began on Jan. 16 of this year is now entering its final section of construction along Avenue D.  This final phase consists of construction between Main Street and 2nd Street.

Shorthanded Cove 7 on 7 team goes winless at Westlake SQT

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Tue, 06/20/2017 - 01:37
By TJ MAXWELL Cove Leader-Press   AUSTIN - The Copperas Cove 7 on 7 team hasn’t been at full strength all year with injuries, vacations and other elements that make it difficult to build the chemistry needed to thrive.