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Local authors hold book signing at library

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Fans of authors Cheryllynn Dyess and Screaming Mimi were delighted to have the opportunity for a favorite author to sign their books on Saturday when the pair of local book authors held a book signing at the Copperas Cove Public Library.

Ches’s Restaurant reopening in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The logo of a moustached chef is now up on a temporary banner at the location that was Ichiban Buffet at 1807 E. Bus. 190 in preparation for the return of a Copperas Cove eatery that had its heyday in the 1980s through mid-1990s.

Royalty in pageant to receive entertainment package for region

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press When they are not busy racking up volunteer service hours, the royalty from the Five Hills Scholarship Program will be able to relax with a variety of entertainment packages from area businesses.

Bits N Bites holding anniversary celebration Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  One of the newer businesses in Copperas Cove is celebrating a milestone on Saturday with its 1st anniversary.  Bits ‘N Bites Cake Shop, located at 314 E. Ave. D, is pulling out the stops from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Dollar General set to build third location in Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Dollar General Corporation will soon be building its third store in Copperas Cove at 2241 Cline Dr., on the corner of Cline and West Business190.

City plants trees for Arbor Day

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Last Friday afternoon, eight Monterey oak trees were planted in the Copperas Cove cemetery for Arbor Day.  Parks & Recreation Director Joe Brown said the trees were each sponsored and paid for by individuals within the community.

Mayor decides split votes on property sale

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Although their lease isn’t up until March 2018, members of the Cove Saddle Club discarded their red club shirts on the EDC’s reception counter when they left Tuesday night’s Copperas Cove city council meeting after learning the property the club has leased since...

Council approves carpentry work for new IT building

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove city council voted Tuesday evening to fund and give some very specific directions regarding construction of a new dais for the city’s information technologies building on at 508 S. 2nd St.

Masonic Lodge bestows the Lamar Awards

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press The Mirabeau Lamar Awards were presented to two graduating seniors and one teacher on Tuesday night at Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595.