H-E-B to Grant Stock to 55,000 Employees

SAN ANTONIO -- H-E-B, the largest private employer in Texas, announced today that 55,000 employees would be eligible to receive a portion of stock in the company under a new employee ownership plan.

CCISD rallies around kindergartner battling cancer

By LYNETTE SOWELL A new motto has begun to circulate throughout the Copperas Cove Independent School District: Connor Strong.   Connor is a kindergarten student at House Creek Elementary who was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma in February 2012.

Howl-O-Ween

By PAMELA GRANT Halloween literally went to the dogs during the Howl-O-Ween celebration on Saturday.

Jersey Mike’s Subs opening set for tomorrow

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open in Copperas Cove on Wednesday. Franchise owners Jim Mellon, Scott Irvine and Ed McCaffrey, along with operating partner Bobby Campbell, will open the restaurant’s doors and have a free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, Nov.

CCJHS students work to beat the heat in foamy experiment

Special to Leader-Press   Things were heating up in one Copperas Cove Junior High Science class—literally. It is when the solution tried to erupt outside of its containers that things really got interesting.

CCISD elementary students gain leadership skills

Special to Leader-Press   It is never too young to be a leader. That was the message instilled in four Copperas Cove elementary school student councils that participated in training for student council officers and their adult advisers.

Halstead students learn safety measures during National Fire Prevention Month

By ALICIA PELKEY Special to Leader-Press   Stop, drop and roll. It’s a common fire prevention technique taught to students nationwide. Halstead Elementary students learned this lifesaving lesson from Copperas Cove firefighters as part of National Fire Prevention Month recognized each October.