Waterway cleanup in Copperas Cove set for Saturday, March 4

By LYNETTE SOWELLLeader-Press   One waterway of the city will get a pickup during Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful’s Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, March 4. Volunteers are invited to join KCCB at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant.

CTC recognizes spring 2023 paramedicine graduates

Special to the Leader-Press  Central Texas College (CTC) recently held a ceremony to honor 19 students who completed the 13-month, 31-credit hour Paramedicine certificate program.

CCISD holds annual State of the District luncheon

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  With hundreds in attendance, the Copperas Cove Independent School District held its annual State of the District luncheon on Wednesday, with CCISD Superintendent Joe Burns celebrating the accomplishments of its students and staff.

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.