Copperas Cove Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off June 11

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   Registration is going on now for the Copperas Cove Public Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program. The children’s program is open to kids age 1-15.

Epically Geeky Expo set for Saturday at CTC

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Pres   Central Texas College will be the setting on Saturday, June 1 for the 2024 Epically Geeky Expo, or EGX. From 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., there will be plenty of activities that focus on Wristbands have been on sale for the one-day event.

Early voting starts Monday, June 3 for June 15 runoff election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Early voting for the runoff election for Copperas Cove city council Place 5 beings on Monday, June 3.

CCHS graduates 455

By MIKE MYERS Cove Leader-Press   The commencement ceremony of Copperas Cove Graduating Class of 2024 was held on May 24, at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton. The graduates received the Garrison Commander’s Address by Colonel Lakicia Stokes: U.S. Army Fort Cavazos.

Nearly 40 students graduate in Crossroads High School spring commencement

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Crossroads High School held its Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony last Thursday at the Lea Ledger Auditorium, with 37 students walking across the stage to cheers and applause from family and friends.

Metronet begins installing fiberoptic network in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Residents of some Copperas Cove neighborhoods may have seen crews onsite that are in the process of laying fiberoptic cables for Metronet, a company which provides high-speed residential and commercial internet services.

VFW Post 8577 holds Memorial Day remembrance in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Early Monday morning, members of Cub Scout Troop 251 placed a flag by the grave marker of each veteran buried in the Copperas Cove Cemetery before members of the Olan Forest Smith VFW Post 8577 and its Auxiliary performed a solemn ceremony in remembrance of those...

Baccalaureate Service held for class of 2024

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Ministerial Alliance welcomed more than a dozen Copperas Cove High School Class of 2024 graduating seniors to the annual Baccalaureate Service held Sunday afternoon at the Lea Ledger Auditorium.

Rabbit Fest Finishes Strong Despite Rained Out Start

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Despite a stormy cancellation on Thursday, the 44th annual Rabbit Fest saw massive crowds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as visitors ventured out for some festivities.

Coryell County holds land use survey meeting

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Coryell County and the MRB Group held a Land Use Public Meeting at the Copperas Cove Public Library Wednesday evening.