Big things coming for The HOP with microtransit service

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The HOP is making big changes with their upcoming microtransit service. On Tuesday afternoon, the Hill Country Transit District held a public information meeting at the Copperas Cove Library. The HCTD operates the current HOP bus service system.

Treadway running for Copperas Cove city council Place 5 

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press  Copperas Cove resident Dale Treadway was the first to file to run for Copperas Cove city council Place 5.  Tr e a d w a y served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, with experience as a combat veteran.

Traeger running for Copperas Cove city council place 5

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A local educator and Army veteran is running for Copperas Cove city council Place 5. Timothy Traeger is one of four who filed to run for office in the May 4 election.

Cove police, area agencies arrest felon on foot

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Thursday afternoon, Copperas Cove police were notified about the sighting of a man who had outstanding felony warrants in the vicinity of Wolfe Road and Golf Course Drive. 40-year-old Christy Romano Jr.

Five Hills Anime Fest canceled

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press The first-ever Five Hills Anime Fest that was to be held in Copperas Cove, was abruptly canceled two days before the event set for Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful holds first waterway cleanup of 2024

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    More than 50 volunteers turned out to pick up 620 pounds of trash Saturday morning as part of the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful waterway cleanup to kick off the Great American Cleanup series for 2024.

YAC holds annual Daddy-Daughter Dance

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Fathers and their daughters enjoyed a special night of making memories together and bonding at the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance.

City holds final townhall ahead of upcoming eclipse

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   For those who haven’t heard, Copperas Cove is in the path of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8. Our specific area will experience 4 minutes and 22.7 seconds of totality, making it an ideal location for those who want to view and experience the eclipse.

Incumbents win sheriff and constable races in Coryell County

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Two key county races were decided by Coryell County voters with Tuesday’s primary.  A three-way race for the position of Coryell County Sheriff between incumbent Scott Williams and challengers Danni Suniga and John “JC” Buster has been decided.  Scott A.

Registration open now for Lemonade Day University

Special to the Leader-Press   Local youth are invited to attend the Lemonade Day University workshop held at the Central Texas College Mayborn Science Theater on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.