FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

By LYNETTE SOWELL On Tuesday morning, thousands of students and their parents converged on campuses throughout the city as the 2015-2016 school year kicked off.

Mayor, Place 1 to redraw for position on ballot

By LYNETTE SOWELL Four of the seven candidates for three city council positions gathered at Copperas Cove City Hall on Wednesday morning to draw their positions on the November 3 general election ballot.

Kyle Matthews running for Coryell County commissioner in precinct 1

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Kyle Matthews is another Coryell County resident who's announced his candidacy for Coryell County Commissioner Precinct 1.

County Republican Party to hold fish fry fundraiser

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County Republican Party is holding its annual fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, September 5 at 6 p.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center. The meal will include either fish or barbecue from J&M BBQ, and there will also be a silent auction fundraiser.

Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove installs new members

Special to Leader-Press   The Noon Exchange Club of Copperas Cove met on August 14 at Lil Tex Restaurant. President Dennis Ayres called the meeting to order. Club Member Bill Minton offered the invocation, and Mr. Winston Vasquez-Ortiz led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Copperettes dance their way to victory at camp

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press   SAN ANTONIO, TX —So you think you can dance? The CCHS Copperettes will tell you that being on the award-winning dance line is about more than just dancing. It is an opportunity grow as a dancer, as a person, and as a leader.

YMCA hosts back to school event

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press The Armed Service YMCA of Copperas Cove celebrated the impending return to school with a school supply giveaway and a day of fun for the community. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Local residents keeping the spirit of ’45 alive

By DAVID J. HARDIN Smiles were in abundance on Saturday as residents of the Stoney Brook Assisted Living Center and Copperas Cove gathered to celebrate the annual event known as “The Spirit of 45, Keeping the Spirit Alive.

READY FOR SCHOOL

The Copperas Cove Police Department would like to remind all motorists the enforcement of School Zone Laws will start again today, as the  2015-2016 school year begins. There will be additional officers on duty working the morning and afternoon school zone areas.

Chick-fil-A celebrates back to school

By LYNETTE SOWELL Copperas Cove’s Chick-fil-A held its second annual Back to School Bash on Saturday night for one last bit of summer fun before the school year begins. The event drew hundreds, with the firsts 50 children being given a Chick-fil- A backpack filled with goodies.