Crossroads High School holds spring commencement, graduates 45

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Crossroads High School held its annual Spring Commencement ceremony in the S.C. Lee Junior High School Cafeteria Thursday evening, hosting dozens of friends and family members who watched 45 of its graduates cross the stage.

Copperas Cove VFW, Veterans cemetery to host Memorial Day events

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Olan Forest Smith VFW Post 8577 in Copperas Cove invites the community to join them on Monday, May 29, for the post’s annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Copperas Cove city cemetery, beginning at 10 a.m.

Jno G. Lewis lodge awards 2023 scholarship

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Members of the Jno G. Lewis Masonic Lodge #622 presented Lampasas High School Senior Aden Rascoe with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the Roosevelt Hudgens Education System Contest.

Mt. Hiram Lodge #595 Awards Mirabeau B. Lamar Award

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Two Copperas Cove High School Class of 2023 seniors and one Copperas Cove High School teacher were recognized by members of the Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 with the prestigious Mirabeau B. Lamar Award in a public ceremony held at the lodge.

Wang and Patel top in academics for class of 2023

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The valedictorian for the Copperas Cove High School class of 2023 is 18-year-old Haley Wang. She has attended CCHS for all four years of her secondary education.

Wang and Patel top in academics for class of 2023

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The valedictorian for the Copperas Cove High School class of 2023 is 18-year-old Haley Wang. She has attended CCHS for all four years of her secondary education.

Copperas Cove Interventionist publishes first book for middle-grade readers

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   In a society where children seem to be glued to their televisions or other electronic devices, the idea of kids asking to check out a book can be hard to fathom.

City Park pool opens for summer season on May 27

City Park pool now open for summer 2023 By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Park Pool opens for the season on Saturday, May 27. Pool hours May 27-29 are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pool admission is free for children under age 2 and for seniors ages 65 and older.

Copperas Cove Education Foundation holds annual Senior Walk of Fame

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Education Foundation recognized 43 students in top 10 percent of Copperas Cove High School’s graduating class of 2023 at its 16th annual Senior Walk of Fame.

TxDOT to hold meeting on U.S. 190 project

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The west end of Highway 190 near the city limits of Copperas Cove will be the subject of a public meeting coming up on Thursday, June 15, to be held at Taylor Creek Elementary School, 2096 Big Divide, from 5:30-7 p.m.