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21-year-old man struck by train in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A 21-year-old man was killed on Sunday afternoon at approximately 2:10 p.m. by a BNSF train that struck him on the tracks, in the area adjacent to the 1500 block of Business 190.

CTC presents employee service awards

Special to the Leader-Press   Central Texas College (CTC) recently held its annual service awards ceremony to recognize those employees who reached their service anniversary date in 2022 with at least 10 years of service.

Jail expansion, new annex construction in county’s future

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    After a failed bond election and more discussions to include those by a county facilities committee, Coryell County officials are moving forward with a jail expansion project as well as construction of the Leon Street Annex.

Frames and Things Holds first First Friday Art After Dark of 2023

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Frames and Things in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center has held First Friday: Art After Dark for the past 20 plus years, and this past Friday, the frame shop held the first event of 2023 featuring artist Dean Pate.

Local Vietnam veteran honored with Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor

Special to the Leader-Press    III Armored Corps and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood leadership formally recognized a retired soldier for his gallantry during the Vietnam War.  Lt. Gen. Sean Bernabe, commanding general, III Armored Corps and Fort Hood, presented Staff Sgt. (Ret.

Cove Trustees honored for National School Board Recognition Month

By Wendy Sledd Special to Leader-Press   January is Texas School Board Recognition Month and Copperas Cove trustees were recognized Tuesday for devoting their time to support public education and serve Cove’s schools. The state theme this year is Forward, Together.

County seeks public input on hazard mitigation plan

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Coryell County officials are looking for input from county residents on the upcoming hazard mitigation plan, also known as an HMP. An HMP is crafted from public input and is updated every five years.

Coryell County holds annual fair and livestock show

By ETHAN PROVOST Cove Leader-Press   Every year the Coryell County Youth Fair kicks into place with many students from around the county coming in to submit their 4-H and FFA entries. This week, projects and livestock have been judged to see who will get top honors.