Copperas Cove class of 2023 attends Baccalaureate service

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Graduation is right around the corner for Copperas Cove High School seniors, and many are ready to begin the next phase of their lives. Before graduating, CCHS seniors were invited to attend the CCISD Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Service Sunday at 3 p.m.

Central Texas College holds ceremony for 300-plus graduates

Special to the Leader-Press    Central Texas College (CTC) held its spring 2023 commencement ceremony at the Bell County Expo Center on Friday, May 12. Of the more than 900 CTC graduates worldwide, 356 participated in the local procession.

Exchange Club raises thousands for child abuse prevention

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Despite the threat of stormy weather keeping many from participating in the Copperas Cove Noon Exchange Club’s annual Mayfest 5k and raffle, the Noon Exchange Club was still able to collect a lot of money which will be donated to local child abuse prevention...

EDC holds workshop with consultant for drawing retail to Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation recently held a lunchtime workshop, which included local community members and business leaders, to introduce them to a business consulting firm that helps communities like Copperas Cove draw in retail...

Cinco de Mayo fundraiser held to help grow Folklorico dance group in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Members of La Belleza Anahuac Folklorico Troupe are looking to bring their style of dancing to the Copperas Cove area, and to do that, they are looking to raise money.

House on Main holds grand opening

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    A new local business has opened its doors, offering something unique to Copperas Cove residents.  Located at 303 S.

Rabbit Fest Opens Thursday

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   The 43rd annual Rabbit Fest will take over Copperas Cove City Park  from Thursday through Sunday, May 18-21.

Students’ lives saved from choking using Heimlich maneuver

By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   Williams/Ledger Elementary third grader Beau Garcia stopped where he was in the cafeteria almost as if he was frozen. He began gasping for air and tried to call for help. That is when classmate Noah Sullivan jumped into action.

Copperas Cove High veterinary medicine students have 100% passing rate on certification test

By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   Copperas Cove High School senior Ella Thompson knew from the time that she was five years old that she wanted to be a veterinarian. “I told everyone I could about how I was going to help the animals,” Thompson said.

John Carter bestows A-Lister Award to CCHS senior

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Out of all of the students in all of the schools in all of the cities in US Congressional District 31, Elise Fuselier was the one student selected to receive the John Carter A-Lister Award.Congressman John Carter flew into the city from Washington D.C.