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Lincolnville historical marker dedication set for Saturday

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:59

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The small town of Lincolnville in northern Coryell County will receive its official historical marker on Saturday during a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. at Coryell Community Church, located at 115 N. Levita Rd. in Gatesville.

Cove police seek witness in Oct. 2015 shooting

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:57

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove police are seeking the identity of a witness who came forward after the October 28, 2015 shooting in the parking lot of the Copperas Cove Walmart which left a Killeen man dead. On that day at approximately 3:30 a.m.

Saddle Club location up for action at tonight’s meeting

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:57

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The 15+ acres of city-owned property the Cove Saddle Club has leased for more than two decades is up for discussion and action again for a possible sale at tonight’s Copperas Cove city council meeting.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL West Bound warms up on Saturday at the annual Spring-a-ding-fling spring rest at Still Waters in Kempner.

Still Waters site of spring festival

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:56

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The threat of rain on Saturday night didn’t dampen the efforts of local vendors who came together for the inaugural Spring-a-ding-fling Springfest at Still Waters event pavilion and grounds located in Kempner on F.M. 2313.

Grand jury indicts 30 in March

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:53

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press A Coryell County grand jury handed down indictments to 30 individuals in March, according to a release from the office of Coryell County district clerk, Janice Gray.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL Barbara Jordan talks about the handmade decorated mirrors and other crafts for sale at the Cove Flea Market on Saturday.

Cove Flea Market open for business on F.M. 116

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:53

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press A handful of vendors turned out for the first weekend of the Cove Flea Market, located at 2709 South F.M. 116. Covite Antonio Martinez is the owner of the 18+ acres of property and has looked into developing it for business use.

CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER The Army had games set up for kids to play at the 5th Annual Month of the Military Child Celebration held at the ASYMCA in Copperas Cove Saturday.

YMCA celebrates the Military Child

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:46

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press April is the Month of the Military Child and the Armed Services YMCA and Copperas Cove Independent School District teamed up for the fifth year in a row to throw an event celebrating the children of military service members Saturday at the YMCA.

Utility department holding 2nd town hall meeting

david_morris

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 11:33

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The City of Copperas Cove’s Utilities Department is holding a second town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, located at 1206 W. Ave. B.

Scholarship Pageant rebrands at Chamber request

News Staff

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 05:00

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press Pageant season is upon the city of Copperas Cove and on May 13, new royalty will be crowned to represent the community at the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant—formerly the Rabbit Fest Scholarship Pageant.

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL - The Copperas Cove Fire Department hosted a virtual driving course by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service this week.

VIRTUAL RESPONDERS

News Staff

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 05:00

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press When Copperas Cove residents call 9-1-1 for a fire or other emergency, they are counting on first responders to get to the scene quickly and also safely.