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.

AdventHealth unveils Angel of Hope

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Losing anyone is hard, but a parent losing their child can be devastating.  A local mother, Alyssa Fee, spoke with AdventHealth about building an Angel of Hope statue at their facility in Killeen.

Fundraiser set for Copperas Cove teen battling cancer

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    On Saturday, September 30, two events will be held at the Healthy Hub and at Campfire Bar and Grill to raise funds for a local family whose son is battling cancer.

GUMC to hold annual Blessing of the Animals

Special to the Leader-Press    Grace United Methodist Church in Copperas Cove will host its annual Blessing of the Animals community event on October 8 at 10:30 a.m. at 101 West Avenue F.

Coryell County GOP announces election of new party chair

Special to the Leader-Press   The Coryell County Republican Party (CCRP) announced the election of Colton Buckley as its new Chairman ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 election.

House Creek named one of this year’s National Blue Ribbon Schools

Special to the Leader-Press   House Creek Elementary School in Copperas Cove has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

New school year brings pay raises for CCISD child nutrition staff, menu changes  

Special to the Leader-Press    A new school year is in full swing, as the cafeterias on all 11 Copperas Cove ISD campuses are buzzing, once again, with hundreds of students each day.

September Saturday running events provide outdoor opportunities for locals

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Two outdoor run/walk events will give locals the opportunity to get out and move this month.  Held in-person for the first time since 2019, the Gallop or Trot 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at Copperas Cove City Park.