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Towers to serve as CTC board chairperson

Special to Leader-Press   During the May meeting of the Central Texas College (CTC) Board of Trustees, two re-elected board members were sworn in and new officers were chosen.  Sworn in were incumbents Brig. Gen (Ret.

Commissioners Court discuss land swap agreement

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Coryell County’s Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning to discuss items such as the land swap agreement between Copperas Cove and Coryell County and matters pertaining to the Sheriff’s Office.

Martin Walker Elementary reunion set for June 24

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Summertime is often reserved for high school class reunions, but on June 24, Martin Walker Elementary School will be the site of a reunion as well.

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department receives grant

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department was able to purchase new equipment thanks to the $25,000 grant check presented to them by LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority).

Cove man continues push for statewide school lunch policy change

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A little more than one year ago, Copperas Cove resident Kelvin Holt witnessed something while working as a substitute teacher that caused him to take action on an issue, now called “lunch shaming.

Local Memorial Day observations, city pools to open

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Two groups in Copperas Cove will remember the fallen who gave their lives in service of the United States of America. On Memorial Day at 10 a.m.

Copperas Cove not alone in bumpy FATHOM transition

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove utility customers are still learning to deal with the changes brought about by the transition to the management of the city’s utility accounts by FATHOM Water Systems, an Arizona-based company which currently manages accounts for more than 150...

Foundation recognizes top 10 percent

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Knights of Columbus Hall was filled to the brim Friday evening as the Copperas Cove Education Foundation recognized the students in the top 10 percent of their class in the 10th annual Senior Walk of Fame.

FATHOM auditing water meters

BY LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  With billing and management of the City of Copperas Cove’s utility accounts now complete, the city announced on Monday that FATHOM is now in the process of inspecting and checking each of the smart maters its workers installed.