Mock wedding held at school for inseparable alphabet letters

  By BRANDY PETTY Special to Leader-Press   While couples across Texas are preparing for their upcoming June weddings, four-year-old students at Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy were preparing for a very special wedding: the marriage of the letters Q and U.

New Rabbit Fest pageant royalty crowned Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For what has become the largest festival pageant in the state of Texas in only three years and one of the top new events in Texas for 2015 according to the Texas Festival and Events Association, 157 contestants took to the stage in Lea Ledger...

STAMPING OUT HUNGER

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Post Office joined together with Cove residents to continue their annual mission to “Stamp Out Hunger”.   In 2015, Copperas Cove collected just over 4,000 pounds of food.

Staying ConnorStrong with local businesses

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Young Connor Hedge is going through trials and hardships that nobody should have to go through, least of all a 5-year-old child, but House Creek Elementary, CCISD and local businesses and individuals have rallied together to help make sure that he is...

Glass House to provide crystal awards to new titleholders

By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader-Press   Jealousy set in as members of the 2016 Rabbit Fest court were given a sneak peak of the awards that will be presented tomorrow during the annual Rabbit Fest Pageant. “These are beautiful,” Miss Rabbit Fest Ashley Baty said.

My Brother’s House unveils new sign

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press   On Monday afternoon, members of the community came out to My Brother’s House Food Pantry for the unveiling of a new sign.   Students from the Copperas Cove High School Excel Club volunteered their time to make a new sign for the My Brother’s House.

RUNOFF ELECTION

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Four out of the eight candidates in a runoff for county elected positions had one more chance on Tuesday evening to answer questions before voters go to the polls starting next Monday.   Butch Ronne and Scott A.

Pink Warrior Angels thanks volunteers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A group of approximately 25 gathered at Bella Sera Italian Restaurant on Saturday, with their leader wanting to say two words to them: thank you.

Nearly 300 participate in annual Jackrabbit Run4Hope

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press     Hundreds of runners showed up to run at the 12th Annual Jackrabbit Run4Hope 5K and 10K held Saturday morning at Ogletree Gap.   There were 280 runners at this year’s event. There was a $20 race fee for registration before April 29.

GIVING BACK

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press     Pidcoke United Methodist Church might have fewer than 50 active members, but congregation’s efforts were mighty at Saturday’s annual Big Feed held at the church.