Montanez resigns, Copperas Cove city council to call for special election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   At last week’s Jan. 16 meeting of the Copperas Cove city council, the council voted to accept the resignation of Manuel Montanez from Place 5. In his resignation letter dated Jan.

Longtime Copperas Cove resident, Cove Santa, to be remembered

Clyde Delane Sowell Jr., known as CJ and “Cove Santa”, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at his home in Copperas Cove. CJ was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brightened the lives of everyone blessed to know him.

Wednesday house fire displaces four

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A house fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the house on the corner of Oak Street and Rodney Avenue.  The Copperas Cove Fire Department responded with its ladder truck, fire engine, three ambulances, and two supervisors.

Volunteers start work on Avenue D mural celebrating total solar eclipse

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   On Saturday, volunteers started work on a large mural celebrating the upcoming total solar eclipse.  The mural is located on 202 South 4th St., seen along Avenue D near the Star Group – Veterans Helping Veterans building.

SKYWARN Class set for Tuesday in Copperas Cove

By BUDD JOHNSON Cove Leader-Press   A Basic SKYWARN Spotter Training class is scheduled for Tuesday January 23rd from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It will be held at the Copperas Cove Police Station Community Room, 302 E. Avenue E in Copperas Cove.

CTC Foundation establishes Lombardi endowment scholarship

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The legacy of the late Joe Lombardi continues with the recent announcement of the Central Texas College Foundation that it has created and established the “Big” Joe Lombardi Endowment scholarship.

Students compete at Coryell County Youth Fair

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Hundreds competed in the 65th annual Coryell County Youth Fair this week with more to come today.This year’s fair had 417 exhibitors with more than 2,500 entries. Copperas Cove had 58 competitors this year.

Holy Family Parish celebrates 60th anniversary

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press Dozens attended the Holy Family Catholic Church’s Holy Family Feast Day and 60th Anniversary celebration Sunday afternoon. The feast was held in the church’s Faith Formation Center, located adjacent to the sanctuary.

Operation Christmas Child a huge success

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press With Christmas over and 2023 behind us, Robertson Avenue Baptist Church reflected on the success of 2023’s Operation Christmas Child and began preparing for 2024’s Operation Christmas Child.

Four adults turn themselves in for “criminal mischief” at City Park restrooms

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Copperas Cove police can keep an eye on who comes in and exits the restrooms in Copperas Cove City Park, thanks to surveillance cameras. On Dec.