Blacksmiths forge at library

  By PAMELA GRANT   Sparks flew and metal rang out as medieval enthusiasts gathered at the library for the opportunity to participate in an interactive medieval blacksmithing demonstration.

HOMECOMING COURT

The Homecoming Court for 2015 includes: Mikayla Devins, Freshman Duchess; Ariel Lewis, Sophomore Duchess; and Skye Richard, Junior Duchess. The senior candidates for King and Queen are: James Carter, Dylan Gochie-Amaro, JP Urquidez, for King; Emily Drever, Alex Wilson, Cameron Wyers, for Queen.

Cupcake Challenge

A baking team from the H-E-B Plus! Bakery puts the finishing touches on their cupcakes based on the children’s book “The Giving Tree.” Three teams competed at the store on Saturday afternoon, with customers who donated children’s books being eligible to win one of the three cupcake displays.

Halstead Elementary salutes first responders

By DAVID J. HARDIN   On Friday at Hettie Halstead Elementary School in Copperas Cove, the sun was shining bright as students came outside to the front parking lot to spend time thanking first responders.

Sales tax numbers continue to inch up for city

By LYNETTE SOWELL   The sales tax numbers for September 2015 are in, and the city of Copperas Cove’s revenue is $323,414.33, up from the $318,505.67 it received in September 2014, a 1.

H-E-B Plus! bakers compete for literacy

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Six bakers from the H-E-B Plus! bakery department competed in the store Saturday afternoon in a contest for a good cause. They had two hours in which to create a display of cupcakes based on a children’s book.

Boys & Girls Club to hold annual Day for Kids

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press The Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove will be hosting its 15th annual Day for Kids tomorrow at the Copperas Cove City Park from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event is open to everyone in the community who wants to come out and have a good time.

$20,000 DONATION

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press A Central Texas nonprofit which provides peer-to-peer counseling for local veterans received a special delivery from Dallas on Tuesday morning in Gatesville. U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Polly Widenkopf (Ret.

Strike Zone batting cages now open in Copperas Cove

By CHUCK TAYLOR Cove Leader-Press Strike Zone has finally opened for business here in Copperas Cove. Long awaited and highly desired, the business co-owned by Rodney Macomber and Steve Pronodost has the latest state-of-the-art batting cages and facilities in the area. Located just off 190 on F.M.

Library to kick off new club tomorrow night

By LYNETTE SOWELL   As technology expands, the Copperas Cove Public Library is seeking to expand its reach as well, and tomorrow night is hosting the first meeting of the Maker Club.