R.I.S.E. teacher overcomes fear to lead students to academic success

By WENDY SLEDD Special to Leader-Press   Am I going to be a good teacher? Will the students listen to me? Will they like me?

Copperas Cove ISD Communications Department collects 27 awards at state conference

Special to the Leader-Press   In the same spirit of the world Olympic Games, school communicators across Texas competed for gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Texas School Public Relations Conference in Fort Worth.

CCHS holds Multicultural Festival

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Copperas Cove High School (CCHS) went all out for last Thursday night’s Multicultural Festival.

Nonprofit thrift store losing spot in Cove Terrace Shopping Center

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press After years of helping the community, the Copperas Cove Optimist Club Thrift Store is asking for help from the community.

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. Lemonade Day University participants will work with students from Net Impact of Central...

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.

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. Lemonade Day University participants will work with students from Net Impact of Central...