Lombardi remembered with songs, speeches, pep rally

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    “Big Joe” Lombardi was remembered on Monday evening in a space where he spent countless hours for more than a decade, calling games for teams he always cheered for, no matter the score.

City council, Historical Society mull over the fate of Allin House

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press     The Copperas Cove City Council directed the city manager to continue moving forward with the Copperas Cove Historical Society regarding plans for the Allin House, home of the city’s first mayor, located on North Main Street.

Copperas Cove city council briefed on preparations for 2024 solar eclipse

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The date of the total solar eclipse, April 8, 2024, is a little more than one year away, and the city of Copperas Cove is continuing to make preparations for the tens of thousands of visitors who will be converging on Central Texas.

Spring Fest to feature headline band, Memphis Kee

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Spring Fest kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at Copperas Cove City Park, with a City of Copperas Cove birthday celebration, at Fester’s House. The festival runs from 2-7 p.m. Admission is $5 per carload, and $1 for walk-ins.

CCHS student leads formalwear drive ahead of prom

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Going to prom is a big milestone for students during their high school years, and each year the cost of dresses, suits or tuxedos, shoes, and accessories increases.

Runway of Hope to raise funds for Pink Warrior Angels, cancer survivors on April 1

Special to the Leader-Press  Two Copperas Cove cancer warriors are among the 22 taking to the runway on Saturday, April 1, at the Knoxville Ranch Wedding and Event Venue, for Pink Warrior Angels annual Runway of Hope – Hope Grows here.Knoxville Ranch owners Robin and Butch Mogavero have joined with...

Optimist Club Thrift Store finds new downtown location

By LYNETTE SOWELLCove Leader-Press With time to spare, the Optimist Club Thrift Store is looking ahead to its new home after learning it would have to vacate its storefront in Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

Copperas Cove community prepares to celebrate the life of "Big Joe" Lombardi

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  During the past week Copperas Cove and the rest of the Central Texas community has been mourning and processing the loss of “Big Joe” Lombardi, recollections and stories are being told of the lifelong impact that one man can have on thousands of people, simply...

Kids learn entrepreneur skills at Lemonade University

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Dozens of students from Copperas Cove ISD and Killeen ISD attended the Lemonade University workshop held at the Mayborn Science Theater at Central Texas College Saturday.

Big Joe Lombardi, “Voice of the Bulldawgs”, passes away

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Thursday evening, March 9, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Joe Lombardi, known to most in the Central Texas area as “Big Joe” Lombardi, passed away. His wife, Sherry Hoffpauir, was by his side at a Killeen hospital.