CCISD Facilities Advisory Committee recommends upgrades to address high school crowding, district safety and security

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   During its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees voted unanimously to call for a $175 million bond election to be held on May 4.

Voting starts next week for March 5 primary election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Polls open Tuesday, Feb. 20 ahead of the March 5 primary election. There are several events ahead of the election where voters can hear from and meet candidates. On Saturday, Feb.

CCISD board of trustees call for $175 million May 4 bond election

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   During its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, the Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees voted unanimously to call for a $175 million bond election to be held on May 4.

Friday morning dump truck rollover in Lampasas County injures one

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A crash involving a dump truck on F.M. 580 in Lampasas County on Friday morning resulted in an eight-year-old boy being injured.

Veterans awarded Quilts of Valor

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Central Texas chapter of the Quilts of Valor awarded quilts to two woman veterans Saturday at the A Dash of Southern Charm Quilt Shop in Copperas Cove during the Quilts of Valor National Sew Day.

One injured after accidental discharge of gun in Copperas Cove Walmart parking lot

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    An individual attempting to holster their pistol accidentally shot themselves in the Copperas Cove Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Monday evening, Feb. 5. According to Lt.

Copperas Cove city council comes to consensus on senior center funding sources

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A new Copperas Cove Senior Center is a little closer to reality after Tuesday evening’s Copperas Cove city council workshop.  City Manager Ryan Haverlah outlined the current funding sources for the project as well as the shortfall.

Blanket Project helps those escaping domestic abuse

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Escaping a domestic abuse situation can be extremely difficult and stressful, but volunteers with The Blanket Project hope to offer them a little bit of comfort and support with the gift of a homemade fleece blanket.

Community Health and Kempner Family Community Development Center to provide free tablets, phones for those who qualify on Saturday at the Copperas Cove library

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The local Community Health Worker office and the Kempner Family Community Development Center are partnering together Saturday, February 10, to provide free tablets or phones to individuals who qualify under the government’s Affordable Connectivity Program, at...

Filing open for Copperas Cove city council Place 5 vacancy

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Filing open for Copperas Cove city council Place 5 vacancy By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Filing is now open through 5 p.m. on Monday, March 4, for a vacant spot on the Copperas Cove city council. Place 5 was vacated on Jan.