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CCISD Trustees vote down requiring prayer time in school

david_morris
Thu, 02/26/2026 - 19:33
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove ISD will not be implementing a daily prayer time in its schools, after the CCISD board of trustees approved a resolution that it would not. After Senate Bill 11 was passed by the Texas legislature in June 2025 and took effect Sept.
Primary Election Day is March 3

Primary Election Day is March 3

Early voting continues through Feb. 27

david_morris
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 18:47
by LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    Early voting began this week ahead of the March 3 primary elections.  During the first three days of early voting, 1,514 voters turned out to the polls, 749 at the Copperas Cove Early Voting Center and 765 at the Gatesville Annex.
Phase 2 of the Business 190 project is a little more than 1/2-mile long. The Texas Department of Transportation will be preparing an advance funding agreement with the City of Copperas Cove. The project funding comes from state and federal roadway funds.

Phase 2 of the Business 190 project is a little more than 1/2-mile long. The Texas Department of Transportation will be preparing an advance funding agreement with the City of Copperas Cove. The project funding comes from state and federal roadway funds.

Next phase of Business 190 medians in the works

david_morris
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 15:45
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   More medians, covered drainage, and sidewalks will be coming to Business 190, in the second of five phases. On Tuesday evening during the Copperas Cove city council workshop, the council heard a presentation from Bobby Lewis, Director of Development Services.
Courtesy Photo - CCEDC. The future site of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Copperas Cove will be located on approximately 22 acres on the east side of the city.

Courtesy Photo - CCEDC. The future site of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Copperas Cove will be located on approximately 22 acres on the east side of the city.

Copperas Cove confirmed as site of future VA Clinic

david_morris
Fri, 02/13/2026 - 14:25
By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    It’s official: Copperas Cove will be the site of a new VA outpatient clinic that could be open and welcoming patients by late 2029.
CCISD Superintendent Brent Hawkins

CCISD Superintendent Brent Hawkins

CCISD trustees take second vote on superintendent contract

david_morris
Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:39
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Feb.  3 to approve Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins’ contract two weeks after unanimously voting to extend it during their Jan.  20 meeting.
March 3 Primary

March 3 Primary

Early voting starts Tuesday for March 3 primary

david_morris
Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:34
by LYNETTE SOWEL Cove Leader-Press   Early Voting begin next Tuesday ahead of the March 3 primary elections. Next week, polls will be open Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 17-20, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The U.S. 190 bypass widening project is set to begin on Feb. 16.

The U.S. 190 bypass widening project is set to begin on Feb. 16.

190 bypass widening project to start next week

david_morris
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 12:18
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The Texas Department of Transportation Waco District announced on Monday that the long-awaited widening project of the U.S. 190 bypass around Copperas Cove will begin next week on Feb. 16.
Andrew Montgomery

Andrew Montgomery

Man builds pride through service

david_morris
Mon, 02/02/2026 - 13:27
Special to the Leader-Press    For Andrew Montgomery, service is measured not in recognition, but in results — classrooms that function seamlessly, workspaces that feel welcoming, and a campus that reflects pride and professionalism.
Douglas Matthijetz is sworn in as Copperas Cove fire chief.

Douglas Matthijetz is sworn in as Copperas Cove fire chief.

Copperas Cove welcomes new fire chief

david_morris
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 15:53
By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Last Friday morning, Douglas Matthijetz took his oath of office as the City of Copperas Cove Fire Chief.  A pinning ceremony was held at the City Council Chambers, which was open to the public and also attended by a number of city staff and city officials.