Carter named new CTC chancellor

Special to the Leader-Press  The Central Texas College (CTC) Board of Trustees recently announced it has approved the appointment of Michele Carter, EdD, as the school’s next chancellor.

Rabbit Fest kicks off next week

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

Dozens of lemonade stands pop up in Copperas Cove for Lemonade Day Weekend

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of young, budding entrepreneurs in Copperas Cove set up their lemonade stands last weekend for the annual Fort Hood Area Lemonade Day weekend. This year, Copperas Cove saw 31 plus stands recorded on the Fort Hood Lemonade Day map.

KCCB kicks off Business and Residential Yard of the Month Program

Special to the Leader-Press Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) is on the lookout for award winning properties!

Best Tasting Lemonade Contest held ahead of Lemonade Day

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  Nearly a dozen lemonade stands lined the sidewalk at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights Saturday morning for the 13th annual Best Tasting Lemonade Contest as part of the Fort Hood Area Lemonade Day events.

CTC Continuing Education to hold preview of College for Kids classes

Special to the Leader-Press  The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education department will host a preview of this summer’s College for Kids classes on Saturday, May 6. The free event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Clear Creek building (Bldg.

CTC board of trustees election set for May 6

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Copperas Cove voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots on Saturday, May 6 for two positions on the Central Texas College board of trustees.Polls on Saturday, May 6, are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

CCISD shows appreciation to Employees of the Year

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press “At the heart of every great organization are the people who make the organization function in a successful way,” said Joe Burns, Superintendent of the Copperas Cove Independent School District. “Copperas Cove ISD is no exception.

Record number of CCHS student-athletes sign to colleges

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Ryan Hicks grinned and posed for pictures as he signed a symbolic contract to attend Northumbria University in England to play soccer. He looks forward to the experience despite being so far from home. “In England, they have a much bigger soccer program,” said Hicks.

New Evening Exchange Club formed in Copperas Cove

  By BRITTANY FHOLER                                         Cove Leader-Press There’s a new option for Exchange-ites in Copperas Cove to join that meets in the evenings now, thanks to the creation of the CenTex Exchange Club of Copperas Cove.