Copperas Cove city council: Go forward with plans for transportation utility fee

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  At last Friday’s Copperas Cove city council retreat, one of the items on the agenda was discussing a possible transportation utility fee – a new monthly fee that would be charged to residential and commercial utility accounts.

Cove teacher wins book giveaway for campus

Special to the Leader-Press  Many of us have likely seen, maybe even entered, a social media giveaway, whether it’s for a collectible, designer clothing or anything else.In October, Cox at S.C.

VFW post donates more than $10,000 to local organizations

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Olan Forest Smith VFW Post 8577 gave away more than $12,000 to various local 501c3 organizations.The money given away is raised through their Bingo events.

Stevens hired as Senior Director of Business Retention and Expansion at CCEDC

Special to the Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation announce the hiring of its new Senior Director of Business Retention and Expansion, Sean Stevens.

Cove dancer earns first All-State designation for Copperettes

Special to the Leader-Press  The All-State performance at January’s Texas Dance Educators Association Convention will have a Copperas Cove flare.Annilyn Rowberry, a member of the Copperas Cove High School Copperettes, has been named an All-State dancer by the organization.

October events provide local activities

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The festivities abound for families this month, whether it is to celebrate the spooky season or the season of pumpkin spice. This Saturday, families can gather at the Copperas Cove Boys and Girls Club Annual Day for Kids Car Show at 206 Laura Street, from 10 a.

Copperas Cove city council to prioritize future roadway, walking trail projects

By LYNETTE SOWELLCove Leader-Press  At the Tuesday Oct. 17 meeting of the Copperas Cove city council, the council will be discussing and giving recommendations on a lineup of possible future roadway projects. City Manager Ryan Haverlah gave a presentation during the Oct.

Block party draws hundreds downtown

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Police Department hosted a kickoff party for the 40th annual National Night Out. Cove’s National Night Out kicked off Saturday evening with a variety of fun activities, booths, and entertainment. The kickoff party was downtown and began at 6 p.m.

VFW Auxiliary presents more than $9,000 to local organizations

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Several local organizations received donations ranging from $800 to $4,000 before the start of the VFW Post #8577 Auxiliary’s bingo game Tuesday evening.

Annual Holy Family Fall Fest set for Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Holy Family Catholic Church’s 9th annual Fall Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the church grounds.  The church’s annual fundraiser promises to provide family fun to welcome the fall season.