REDUCING FOOTPRINT

By LYNETTE SOWELL Green, sustainable living is the focus of this weekend’s sixth annual Eco Harvest, sponsored by Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful. Today all fourth graders in CCISD are being treated to a day-long field trip for the event, held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Smith appointed as county veterans service officer

By LYNETTE SOWELL Covite Tony Smith is the county’s newest veterans service officer in Coryell County, and along with Mark Shelton, will be helping local veterans connect to vital services that are available to him.

Planting Roots

By LYNETTE SOWELL Caring for Texas native plants and trees runs in Kasyn Meier’s family, and Meier is following in her grandmother’s footsteps. On Thursday afternoon, Meier planted a chinkapin oak in Copperas Cove City Park near the playscape and pavilion.

Noon Exchange Club presents Book of Golden Deeds award

By CHUCK TAYLOR This past Saturday evening, the Noon Exchange Club held their Book of Golden Deeds banquet at Holy Family Catholic Church. The service club gathered together to honor Dr. Joyce Wilson who passed away on March 10, 2014.  To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. 

Student-led Leo Club prepares for White Cane Day

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A group of young people in Copperas Cove are hoping to raise funds along with helping the sighted get a taste of what it's like to be visually impaired.

City council approves changes to hotel occupancy tax policy

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council made quick work of a smaller agenda during Tuesday night’s meeting, giving approval to a bid for the Southwest Water Improvements Phase 1, an asphalt overlay for Weeping Willow Lane, and the west side monument sign.

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Tuesday night, Copperas Cove celebrated the 32nd annual National Night Out (NNO) from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

18 year old arrested in terroristic threat incident

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Jordon Tyler Nelson, 18, was arrested by Copperas Cove police and formally charged with terroristic threat on October 1. He was arraigned by Coryell County Justice of the Peace Bill Price on Friday and given a $10,000 surety bond.

Coming Together

By KATHLEEN STARLING   The Copperas Cove Police Department hosted the 18th Annual National Night Out Kick Off Party Saturday night in downtown Copperas Cove. Avenue E and South Main Street were turned from mundane intersection to rocking block party.

Bluebonnet Pet Spa - Brandi’s Grooming hosts yard sale

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Bluebonnet Pet Spa – Brandi’s Grooming held a garage sale in their parking lot on Saturday to give the Copperas Cove Animal Shelter a helping hand.