Teen files to run for Copperas Cove city council

By LYNETTE SOWEL  Cove Leader-Press    The November 7 general election for the Copperas Cove city council sees its first contested race in Place 6.  One of the candidates is Tayler Stokes, a 17-year-old senior at Copperas Cove High School who turns 18 on Aug. 15. He filed on Aug.

RV, tent camping reservations open at Ogletree Gap Preserve in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 is months away, but outdoor camping and RV spot reservations are now open at Ogletree Gap Preserve in Copperas Cove, Texas.

CTC holding virtual surplus property auction

Special to the Leader-Press   Central Texas College (CTC) will host a virtual public auction of surplus property August 7-16. The online event will be conducted by Lone Star Auctioneers. Available items include electronics.

Copperas Cove businesses, churches, organizations holding back to school events

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove ISD teachers and staff have started back for the 2023-2024 school year this week, and the first day of school for students is on Wednesday, August 16.  There are plenty of events in town to help celebrate the new school year.

CTC ends the summer with open house

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Central Texas College hosted the end of the summer with ice cream, alumni speakers, and a fashion show held by the College For Kids program.  The event filled the upper and lower levels of the Anderson Campus Center.

City of Copperas Cove now in mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   With the majority of Coryell County and Central Texas under extreme drought conditions, Copperas Cove Mayor Dan Yancey issued a proclamation on Tuesday that the city’s water customers are now under mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions.

Copperas Cove chamber hires from within for new president/CEO

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce has hired from within the ranks of its board for its newest president and CEO.

CCHS holds Dawghouse Welcome for incoming freshmen

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove High School (CCHS) held their annual Dawghouse Welcome on Monday, inviting incoming freshmen and their families to tour the school and learn a bit more about what to expect in their upcoming school year.

Copperas Cove city council votes to propose lower tax rate

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    It looks as though the property tax rate for the City of Copperas Cove will be dropping, after the city council took a record vote on Tuesday to propose a tax rate of 67.2652 cents per $100 valuation.

KCEN Sports Director named CCISD’s Director of Communications and Public Information Officer

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District announced late Thursday afternoon the hiring of Kurtis Quillin as the new Director of Communications and Public Information Officer.