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.

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.