Holiday banners being installed along Business 190 in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Approximately 18 banners in three different designs have been hung along Business 190 as part of the City of Copperas Cove’s brand-new holiday banner sponsorship program.

Krist Kindl Markt continues through Sunday

By LYNETTE SOWELLCove Leader-Press Krist Kindl Markt got under way last night with the flip of a switch to light the tree, with Santa Claus arriving via fire truck at City Park. The festival is open Friday until 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m..

Local martial artists medal at Texas State Championships

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Demonstrating their martial arts prowess, young martial artists Rodney Phillips (13) and Zachary Phillips (11) triumphed in the TNT/TKO Texas State Championship.The tournament took place Nov 11 in Houston.

Copperas Cove man killed in Tuesday morning motorcycle crash

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A 31-year-old Copperas Cove man died early Tuesday morning as he was traveling on I-14 toward Copperas Cove.

Cove Blue Santa applications now open for 2023 Season

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Cove Blue Santa program has begun accepting applications for families in need starting Wednesday, November 15. This program is open to children ages 15 and under. The application window is November 15, 17, 28 and 30th and December 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.

CCISD approves new Executive Director of Human Resources and principal

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Tuesday night, Copperas Cove Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve the hiring of both a new Executive Director of Human Resources and a new principal for Williams/Ledger Elementary School.

Copperas Cove H-E-B wins regional spirit stick

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Cheers rang throughout the store as Copperas Cove H-E-B employees surrounded by peppy Copperas Cove High School students celebrated.

Think Aloud raises money for turkey dinners

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press The Think Aloud Corp served up delicious food while working towards contributing to a great cause.Think Aloud hosted a Cookout Fundraiser Saturday outside the Copperas Cove Library’s meeting room on Saturday.

Incumbents win Copperas Cove city council election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Places 6 and 7 on the Copperas Cove city council will have familiar faces on the dais for the next three years. Place 6 incumbent Vonya Hart ran unopposed and will begin her second term of office.

Early voting wraps up today for local races, city charter amendments

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Polls have been open since Oct. 23 ahead of the Nov. 7 election. Copperas Cove voters will be deciding two local races as well as five city charter amendments, and also casting ballots for state constitutional amendments.