Seven arrested on Horseshoe Bend off F.M. 116 south of Copperas Cove after Austin vehicle theft leads to multiple other charges

Special to the Leader-Press   The office of Coryell County Sheriff Scott Williams announced on Thursday afternoon that an investigation into a stolen vehicle off South F.M. 116 south of Copperas Cove ended with the arrest of seven on Sunday.

Local youth to learn entrepreneurship from Lemonade Day University

  Special to the Leader-Press   Local youth are invited to attend the Lemonade Day University workshop held at the Central Texas College Mayborn Science Theater on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Black History Month celebrated at AdventHealth

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press   “Imagine an America where there are no more first black Americans,” said Lynda Nash, the first black woman elected to the Harker Heights City Council. “It would warm my heart completely if we didn’t have to say that.

Copperas Cove 8th graders preview CCHS CTE courses

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press More than 200 Copperas Cove 8th graders were able to get a sneak peak of what opportunities await them when they start high school. Copperas Cove Junior High School and S.C.

Local church distributes household and personal care items

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and Fresh Fire Covenant Church International (Fresh Fire CCI) has a variety of programs geared towards helping others. Monday, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Hundreds turn out for annual Chocolate Fantasia

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Friday’s Chocolate Fantasia was a chocolate lover’s dream with a wide variety of all-you-can-eat delicious treats. The 3rd Annual Chocolate Fantasia was held Friday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

CCISD board of trustees approve 2023-2024 school year calendar

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, during which a number of students and student groups were recognized for their accomplishments.

Copperas Cove holds first ‘State of the City’ since 2018

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A viewing room at Cinergy Cinemas in Copperas Cove was approximately two-thirds full on Thursday morning, as the City of Copperas Cove held its first State of the City event since 2018.

Camp Cowboy kicks off spring session

By LYNETTE SOWELL   Cove Leader-Press   Located at 2700 Sikes Dr. in Kempner just south of Copperas Cove, the Robison ranch is a working cattle ranch that also holds three 90-day sessions of Camp Cowboy, spring, summer, and fall.  On Feb.

Locally owned restaurants to open in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Copperas Cove residents will soon have three new dining options to choose from with the opening of two restaurants on Business 190 and one downtown.  These three restaurants will each offer a unique menu and bring something new to Copperas Cove.