Families come together for 2nd Annual Fall Fest

By DAVID J. HARDIN Saturday was a warm and humid day in Copperas Cove, but that did not stop families and members of the community from coming out and enjoying the 2nd annual Holy Family Catholic Church Fall Fest. Excitement was in the air as festivities began at 11 a.m.

Two new restaurants planning to open in Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Not one, but two eateries bringing 40-50 jobs are set to open in the Five Hills Shopping Center, one opening in October 2015, the other opening during the late first quarter of 2016.

GROWING DREAMS

By CHUCK TAYLOR   Kelly Chadwick, owner of Chadwick Olive Groves and Villa gave us an update on the history, present and future of the many planned events at the Grove.

Candidates gather for forum

By DAVID J. HARDIN Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove Public Library played host to the first candidate forum for the November 3 city elections.

Class of 1980 holds 35th year reunion

By PAMELA GRANT Copperas Cove High School’s class of 1980 celebrated their 35th reunion at the Kempner VFW Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. 75 graduates from 1980 met to reconnect with their fellow classmates.

Veterans hold second annual health fair

By KATHLEEN STARLING Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans held their second annual Health Fair from 8 a. m. until noon Saturday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Four Winds holding intertribal pow wow

By LYNETTE SOWELL On Saturday and Sunday, the Four Winds Intertribal Society is hosting its 23rd annual Contest Pow Wow at the Bell County Expo Center’s Assembly Hall in Belton.   To view more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. 

Fairview/Miss Jewell hosts first Grandparents’ Day Luncheon

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press   For 5th grader Caden Keno and his grandmother, Debra Brockington, it was a day of firsts. Keno had not expected to see Brockington during the week, and Brockington normally is not called to the school due to her job.

Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy staff attend conference with First Lady Laura Bush

By MARY DERRICK Special to Leader-Press DALLAS, TX —Several teachers and various staff from Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy got an education on early learning teaching techniques and got to rub elbows in the process with the former First Lady of the United States.

RGIII foundation initiative may boost student test scores

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press It is always gratifying to see people you know reach the top in their professions. What makes them great both in their professions and their personal lives is when they remember how they got to where they are.