News

Hiring of EDC Executive Director announced

david_morris
Fri, 04/07/2017 - 00:04
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    The more than one-year quest for an executive director for the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation has come to an end.
CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL The Gold Rush, located at 205 S. 2nd St. was burglarized on March 9, with a security system DVR, bank deposit bags, and $1,163.53 in United States currency reported as stolen. Then on March 29, $6,000 was reported as stolen from that establishment. At its Tuesday evening workshop, the Copperas Cove city council heard statistics and information from the Copperas Cove Police Department regarding criminal activity that takes place at or near sweepstakes businesses, also called “Internet Caf

CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL The Gold Rush, located at 205 S. 2nd St. was burglarized on March 9, with a security system DVR, bank deposit bags, and $1,163.53 in United States currency reported as stolen. Then on March 29, $6,000 was reported as stolen from that establishment. At its Tuesday evening workshop, the Copperas Cove city council heard statistics and information from the Copperas Cove Police Department regarding criminal activity that takes place at or near sweepstakes businesses, also called “Internet Caf

Council seeking ordinance to crack down on “sweepstakes”

david_morris
Fri, 04/07/2017 - 00:03
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Sgt. Steve O’Neal with the Copperas Cove Police Department spoke about a problem with gaming in town during the Copperas Cove City Council Workshop meeting Tuesday evening.

City holds 2nd utility town hall meeting

david_morris
Thu, 04/06/2017 - 15:06
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Utilities Administration and representatives from FATHOM answered questions and explained the new billing system and website at the second town hall meeting held Wednesday evening at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Branson show coming to Central Texas in June

david_morris
Thu, 04/06/2017 - 15:06
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    A musical show straight from the stage in Branson, Mo. is making a special appearance in Central Texas on Father’s Day weekend to raise funds to benefit Copperas Cove-based Operation Stand Down Central Texas and the Veteran Internment Fund.  “All hands on deck!

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.

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.

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.