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.

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.