Two families celebrate Christmas in new duplex at Cove House

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  It’s been a long time coming, but Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter is enlarging its footprint at its North Main Street and Halstead Avenue properties. On Dec. 15, the shelter cut the ribbon on a newly constructed duplex.

Armor of God Radio Network expands coverage area

Special to the Leader-Press The Armor of God Radio Network has expanded and added 2 stations in the Temple/Belton area. The flagship station, KOOV, 106.9fm is based in Copperas Cove, and it is joined by KTON, 1330am and K230CH, 93.9fm.

Flashover Ink, a family’s new venture in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Father/daughter duo, Kevin Guillot and Hailee Scott, are co-owners of Cove’s newest tattoo shop, Flashover Ink. Both Guillot and his daughter were medics in the military.

CCISD school board hears request to name CCISD’s football field

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The subject of naming Copperas Cove ISD’s football field “Lombardi Field” has garnered attention by television, radio and print media over the past several months.

Copperas Cove police gains three new officers

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Twenty-three cadets graduated from the Central Texas College Police Academy last Friday after completing the 22-week, 720-hour Basic Peace Officer Course that began in June.

Five CCHS seniors graduate from CTC

Special to the Leader-Press  Friday night, five Copperas Cove High School students became college graduates.As part of CCHS’ Dual Credit program, five CCHS seniors earned either their Associate’s Degree or a certification from Central Texas College at the school’s fall graduation on Dec. 8th.

YAC holds annual Breakfast with Santa

 By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press More than 200 people enjoyed breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning, when the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) the annual event at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Bell ringers sought for Salvation Army in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  A longstanding tradition during the Christmas season in Copperas Cove needs a few helpers this year. Volunteers are needed to ring the bell in two-hour shifts outside Walmart on behalf of the Salvation Army. Bell ringing hours are 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.

KCCB unveils more Adopt a Spot cleanup locations

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press This week, a number of local groups and individuals dedicated themselves to helping to keep Copperas Cove beautiful with the promise to keep their area clean.

Council consensus not unanimous for Senior Center site

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove city council came to a consensus at Tuesday’s meeting to direct the city to go forward with site selection for the new Copperas Cove Senior Center.