Texas schools look for vision, hearing loss in students

  Eight year old Myles Keeler smiled as he plopped into the chair in front of the school nurse at Williams/Ledger Elementary School.  He was in the nurse’s office not for an ache or pain but to get his vision and hearing checked and he was excited.

Cove students trained to educate peers and adults on key life issues

By Kenyatta Madison  Special to Leader-Press   Money, driving a car and leading their peers. These are priorities for most teenagers and one national high school organization zeroed in on these topics to get their attention and send clear messages to act responsibly.

CCISD board of trustees honors principals, and say farewell to Bob Weiss

By David J. Hardin Cove Leader-Press   It was a bittersweet atmosphere at the October meeting of the Copperas Cove Independent School Board of Trustees, Tuesday Night, as the Trustees took time to honor CCISD Principals for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their students.

Noon Exchange hears from Pink Warrior Angels founder

The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on October 9 at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Dennis Ayres called the meeting to order and Club Member Bill Minton offered the invocation. Club Member Robert Krei led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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.