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The site of the March 16 fire across from the Coryell County Courthouse is fenced off. A fundraiser is set for April 25 to aid fire departments and employees of businesses affected by the fire.

The site of the March 16 fire across from the Coryell County Courthouse is fenced off. A fundraiser is set for April 25 to aid fire departments and employees of businesses affected by the fire.

Vendors, sponsors sought for April 25 Gatesville Square Benefit

david_morris
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:18
  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A benefit will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on the historic square in downtown Gatesville, the Coryell County seat.
The City of Copperas Cove purchased the former Heart of Texas Credit Union building several years ago with the thought that it would be a future Fire Station 4. Now, the City is looking at another use for the vacant building.

The City of Copperas Cove purchased the former Heart of Texas Credit Union building several years ago with the thought that it would be a future Fire Station 4. Now, the City is looking at another use for the vacant building.

Copperas Cove city council discusses former HOT Credit Union building

david_morris
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:03
  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The future site of a proposed 4th fire station for Copperas Cove could be used for something else in the future. At its April 7 workshop, the Copperas Cove city council held a discussion with the topic of the future fire station.
Donald Buckram Jr., CCHS class of 2006, is inducted into the Copperas Cove Education Foundation's Hall of Honor.

Donald Buckram Jr., CCHS class of 2006, is inducted into the Copperas Cove Education Foundation's Hall of Honor.

Copperas Cove Education Foundation honors alumni at Boots and Buckles

david_morris
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:21
By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Education Foundation held its annual Boots and Buckles Gala fundraiser at the Copperas Cove Civic Center on Saturday evening, where they inducted two more Copperas Cove alumni into the Hall of Honor: Mike Wilburn and Donald Buckram, Jr.
Copperas Cove Public Works is looking at a plan to begin repairs on the city's transportation network of 158 miles of centerline roads.

Copperas Cove Public Works is looking at a plan to begin repairs on the city's transportation network of 158 miles of centerline roads.

Copperas Cove Public Works Department eyes priorities for spending street maintenace fees

david_morris
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 16:36
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Although the City of Copperas Cove began collecting the new street maintenance utility fee starting January 1 of this year, locals have not seen any street work done.
Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce

Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce

More small business resources coming to Copperas Cove

david_morris
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 15:55
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A new nonprofit in Copperas Cove is working hard to launch services for small business owners and would-be entrepreneurs. The Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 2025 by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce.
Proposed Edgar R. Rhode Park

Proposed Edgar R. Rhode Park

Copperas Cove city ouncil approves agreement with consultant for Rhode Park venture

david_morris
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 15:30
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press     Copperas Cove is moving forward with the development of one of the city’s newest parks – Rhode Park – and has future sights set on making it an adaptive use park. Skyline Flats, when it was developed, also included dedicated park land.
The City of Copperas Cove is looking at the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone within the city.

The City of Copperas Cove is looking at the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone within the city.

City council: move forward with exploring creation of TIRZ

david_morris
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:14
By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council directed the City of Copperas Cove administration to move forward in exploring the possible formation of a tax increment reinvestment zone somewhere within the city.
Cheers erupt during the grand opening of the new Copperas Cove Senior Center.

Cheers erupt during the grand opening of the new Copperas Cove Senior Center.

Seniors, community members celebrate opening of new Copperas Cove Senior Center

david_morris
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:38
  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After a little more than 15 months, the new Copperas Cove Senior Center has become a reality, and was celebrated on Monday afternoon with a ribbon cutting ceremony. It was a packed house at the new facility and was stading-room only.
Copperas Cove Animal Care Facility

Copperas Cove Animal Care Facility

Copperas Cove Animal Care Facility Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

david_morris
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 17:58
Special to the Leader-PressThe City of Copperas Cove, in partnership with the Copperas Cove Police Department, Copperas Cove Animal Control, and the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce, will host an Animal Care Facility Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Four members of the Drayton family and a friend were injured during a shooting that took place on the beach on Port Aransas over the weekend.

Four members of the Drayton family and a friend were injured during a shooting that took place on the beach on Port Aransas over the weekend.

Copperas Cove family injured in Port Aransas beach shooting

david_morris
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 17:59
By DAVID MORRIS Cove Leader Press   An annual spring break family vacation to Port Aransas was cut short for the Drayton family of Copperas Cove after an altercation Saturday evening at Port Aransas beach marker 20 sent four members of the family and a family friend to an area hospital with gunshot...