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Saddle Club waits for property sale

david_morris
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 01:57
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    It’s been a little more than a week since the Copperas Cove city council voted to rescind its decision on keeping the city-owned Boys Ranch Road property off the sales block and authorized the city manager to go forward with contacting the highest bidder for...
Courtesy photo CCHS junior Rayvone Williams, right, and his fishing partner, Jacob Froese, under the team name, Cen-Tex Bass Hunters, captured first place Central Texas High School Tournament Trail Championship at Stillhouse lake with a total weight of fish of 18.64. They each won a trophy and will split a $2,500 scholarship.

Courtesy photo CCHS junior Rayvone Williams, right, and his fishing partner, Jacob Froese, under the team name, Cen-Tex Bass Hunters, captured first place Central Texas High School Tournament Trail Championship at Stillhouse lake with a total weight of fish of 18.64. They each won a trophy and will split a $2,500 scholarship.

Cove High fisherman hooks college scholarship

david_morris
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 01:44
By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   Sixteen year old Rayvone Williams just accomplished what some may believe to be a fisherman’s tale, but it’s all true. The Copperas Cove High School junior hooked a college scholarship for simply pitching a line with his rod and reel.

Local ballerinas take to stage Mother’s Day weekend

david_morris
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 01:01
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Three ballerinas from Copperas Cove and Kempner will take the stage this weekend with the Texas Metropolitan Ballet’s spring performance of “Suite Classical Gatherings”.

Noon Exchange Club preparing for Mayfest

david_morris
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 00:56
Special to Leader-Press   The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on April 28 at Lil’ Tex Restaurant. President Inez Faison called the meeting to order and Pastor Brian Hawkins led the invocation. Club Member Marsha Siler asked members to join in the pledge of allegiance.

Pageant Program unveils redesigned crowns

david_morris
Fri, 05/12/2017 - 00:49
By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press   Standing 10 inches tall covered in stones of all colors, the Ambassador’s crown for the Five Hills Scholarship Program was unveiled Wednesday for all to see at Bill French Jewelers.

CCHS students do world outreach to assist with mouth deformities

david_morris
Thu, 05/11/2017 - 15:59
Special to Leader-Press   In a societal time when teenagers are into selfies, one club at Copperas Cove High School has been established for the opposite reason—selfless service.  Alexandra Garcia started the Students for Smile Train Club to help children born with mouth deformities.

Rabies Exposure

david_morris
Wed, 05/10/2017 - 12:56
Special to Leader-Press    On May 8, 2017, Copperas Cove Animal Control was dispatched to the area of 1100 block of W Lincoln, Copperas Cove for a Raccoon that was killed by a dog.  Animal Control Officers located the Raccoon at 1105 W. Lincoln, Copperas Cove.

City, EDC, county officials to meet

david_morris
Wed, 05/10/2017 - 01:29
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A proposed property transfer between the City of Copperas Cove and Coryell County is the subject of a joint session between the Copperas Cove city council, the Coryell County commissioners, and the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation board to be...

Weiss appointed to CCISD board vacancy

david_morris
Tue, 05/09/2017 - 20:51
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees will now have a familiar face on the dais, with the board voting to appoint Robert S. Weiss to fill place 5 on the board at its Tuesday night meeting.

Cake shop celebrates first anniversary

david_morris
Tue, 05/09/2017 - 02:51
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Bits ‘N Bites cake shop held an anniversary with activities, prizes, and more on Saturday afternoon to celebrate one year in business.  Rose Alvarado and Monique Murphy are the shop owners.