Masonic Lodge donates Christmas baskets

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Jno G. Lewis Masonic Lodge members worked to give holiday dinners to those in need. Tuesday morning at about 10:30 a.m. members of the Jno G. Lewis Masonic Lodge prepared 17 Christmas baskets before delivering them that same morning to the families.

Grace United youth hold live nativity scene

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   “Honestly, it’s really exciting. I’ve only ever been animals,” said Nolan Johnson (11) about playing Joseph for his church’s live nativity event. “Being able to have a big role is really exciting for me…It’s an opportunity to just spread the word of God.

Mae Stevens para finds joy in being Santa

By Wendy Sledd Special to Leader-Press   It is an understatement to say that Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy Paraprofessional C.J. Sowell loves children.

Copperas Cove VA holds ribbon cutting ceremony

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove VA Outpatient Clinic held a ribbon cutting that included a speech and a walk-through on Friday morning. Work started on the Copperas Cove clinic in July 2019, and now, 3 ½ years later, they were able to do the ribbon cutting.

Fairview Community Church to open as warming center

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   With temperatures soon to drop well below freezing the rest of this week, Fairview Community Church in Copperas Cove is opening its doors at noon on Thursday as a warming center, for those who might need a place to go.

Copperas Cove teacher fills classroom with holiday spirit of kindness

  By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   Hettie Halstead Elementary first grader Carter Grooms is the new kid in class.  But he instantly felt like part of the family thanks to the gestures of kindness teacher Kacie Chenoweth encourages students to share this holiday season.

Copperas Cove VFW and Auxiliary offer hope during the holidays and year round

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   As the holidays arrive, so do times of grief for family members who have lost loved ones and for those who are without a family in the traditional sense of the word.

Copperas Cove area offers Christmas activities to enjoy

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove area residents have several options to choose from to celebrate this season. Santa has returned this year to Logsdon Street!

CCISD announces winner of Christmas card contest, authorizes HVAC replacements

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Holiday cheer was in the air on Tuesday evening, when the Copperas Cove Independent School District announced the winner of the Christmas card design contest for this year.

CTC holds inaugural Lighting of the Bell Tower

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Hundreds cheered as Central Texas College Foundation (CTC) lit up the night on Tuesday, as CTC held its Inaugural Lighting of the Bell Tower Tuesday.