Incumbents file for Copperas Cove Nov. 7 election

by LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The filing period for the November 7, 2023 general election opened on Saturday, July 22, and so far, the two Copperas Cove city council incumbents have filed for reelection.

Armor of God Radio celebrating 5th Anniversary

Special to the Leader-Press    Armor of God Radio, KOOV, 106.9fm, is celebrating its 5th year on the air in Central Texas with a special Banquet.  The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 12th at Saint Paul Chong Hasang in Harker Heights, with dinner service beginning at 7:30 p.m.

New interim president at Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Special to the Leader-Press    Austin Community College Chancellor Richard Rhodes has been selected to serve as interim president at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Rhodes — who led the unprecedented growth of ACC over the past 12 years — starts his new job Oct.

Copperas Cove businesses, churches, organizations invited to adopt a park for the 2024 Solar Eclipse

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The center of the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse will be almost directly over the city of Copperas Cove.  In fact, Copperas Cove will have one of the longest viewing times of totality, for nearly 4-1/2 minutes.

Copperas Cove, Kempner residents likely to face increased water restrictions

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The whole of Coryell County is now under extreme drought conditions.  Since August 2022, the City of Copperas Cove has been under voluntary Stage 1 water conservation and restrictions.

Coryell County Courthouse 125th celebration set for Saturday

Special to the Leader-Press    The Coryell County Historical Commission, in conjunction with Coryell County Judge Roger Miller and the Coryell County Commissioners, are currently making plans for the 125th anniversary of the Coryell County Courthouse which was completed on July 18, 1898.

Man recognizing for saving a life

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A Copperas Cove man was recognized by Copperas Cove Fire Chief Gary Young for saving the life of an individual.  Chief Young made a presentation to Albert Botello at the Tuesday Copperas Cove city council workshop.

NFL player speaks to CCISD students

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press Green Bay Packer Cornerback William Hooper talked with CCISD students at Monday’s resilience camp class at J.L. Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary at noon.

Copperas Cove youth raising funds to head to AAU Junior Olympics

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A group of local youth ranging in ages from seven to 16 years old have achieved a lofty goal - qualifying to compete at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa later this month.

The HOP transportation system looks to expand to microtransit locally

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press   The Hill Country Transit District, which operates the HOP public transportation around Copperas Cove and the surrounding area, made a presentation recently to the Copperas Cove city council and requested a general fund contribution to help fund its services...