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Local fire departments train on Fort Hood

david_morris

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:57

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press For three days last week, Copperas Cove fire fighters received some hands-on practice which could make the difference between life or death for them, or the ones who call them for help with a fire.

CTC to offer preview day for College for Kids classes

david_morris

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:54

Special to Leader-Press The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education department and the Mayborn Science Theater will host a summer preview of its College for Kids classes and other programs on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the campus Clear Creek building (Bldg. 136).

Soldiers, motorcycle enthusiasts unite for child safety

david_morris

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:50

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Last Friday afternoon, students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at Martin Walker Elementary School had the opportunity to learn some important tips, for both motorcycles and their own personal safety.

COURTESY PHOTO Copperas Cove Police seek these individuals in connection with fraudulent use of indentifing information

Copperas Cove seeking suspects in Walmart case

david_morris

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:40

Special to Leader-Press Copperas Cove Police are asking for the community’s support in identifying the male and female suspects who were involved in a Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information case on April 12, 2017 at Walmart, 2720 E. Bus. Hwy. 190.

General Paul Funk II speaks at MOAA monthly meeting

david_morris

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 03:04

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Military officers, both active duty and retired, enjoyed good food and good company at the monthly meeting held by Central Texas Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL A TxDOT worker removes the cover of an Interstate 14 sign for the exit at the intersection of Bell Tower Drive and Highway 190 in Killeen. Interstate 14 stretches from Belton to the eastern boundary of Copperas Cove.

I-14 signs unveiled, officials recognize Fort Hood neighbors

david_morris

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 02:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press In a dual ceremony on Saturday morning on the campus of Central Texas College, a 25-mile stretch of Highway 190 from Belton to Copperas Cove had its new sign of Interstate Highway 14 unveiled and area cities were recognized with the Great American Defense...

CCLP/PAMELA GRANT <br> CCISD superintendent Joe Burns shows off an item during the live auction at the Boots & Buckles Gala. Money raised at the event goes to the Copperas Cove Education Foundation.

Education Foundation holds annual gala

david_morris

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:57

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Smiles and good-natured laughs were shared all around as CCISD superintendent Joe Burns and deputy superintendent Rick Kirkpatrick donned fancy women’s hats on Saturday night at the annual Boots & Buckles Gala for the Copperas Cove Education Foundation.

Relay For Life holds annual survivor dinner

david_morris

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:07

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Like any other high school freshman, fifteen-year-old Savannah Lewis has big plans. However, those plans were postponed due to her diagnosis with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer for children, in September 2016.

Local nonprofit aids homeless veterans

david_morris

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:04

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Members of the armed forces do so much for our country, and, on Saturday, Operation Stand Down Central Texas (OSDCT) sought to do their part to give back to homeless veterans. OSDCT gathered in the National Guard Armory in Killeen from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Moose Lodge holds 3rd annual car show

david_morris

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 01:03

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Moose Riders of Copperas Cove Moose Lodge 2029 hosted their 3rd annual car show on Saturday afternoon. About 60 entries in total participated in the dual-contest event, said Alex “Smitty” Smith, Moose Riders president.