Copperas Cove students learn about locally sourced produce for school lunches

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   J.L. Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary School students learned some interesting facts about some of the food served in their school lunches, particularly facts about food grown right here in Texas.

New stop on red requirement at 190/Avenue D intersection

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Now that the Business 190 sidewalks and median project is pretty much complete, Copperas Cove City Manager Ryan Haverlah briefed the Copperas Cove city council regarding one of the 190 intersections and its new crosswalk.

Young selected as Copperas Cove Fire Chief

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The City of Copperas Cove announced on Monday morning that Interim Fire Chief Gary Young has accepted the position of fire chief.

Man dies on Friday morning next to vehicle on north 1st Street/F.M. 116

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Around 9:00 on Friday morning, a Copperas Cove police officer saw a man lying on the ground near a vehicle in the 1600 block of North 1st Street, according to a press release issued in the afternoon.

3rd Annual Chocolate Fantasia slated for Feb. 10

By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press    An estimated 2,000 chocolates along with faux champagne, coffee, and paintings from 30 CCISD students receiving special education services will fill the Copperas Cove Civic Center on Feb. 10 for the CCISD’s 3rd Annual Chocolate Fantasia event, a perfect...

Greater Fort Hood United Way to hold celebration luncheon

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    The community is invited to the Greater Fort Hood United Way celebration luncheon, set for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. W.S. Young Dr. The event will celebrate the fundraising accomplishments of local...

Copperas Cove High School DECA advances to state

By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   For Copperas Cove High School senior Nick Hollingsworth, this was his last chance to compete at the District V DECA competition and seize the opportunity to advance to the state contest.

Crossroads High School holds Winter Graduation

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Crossroads High School held its Winter Commencement Ceremony Friday evening at S.C. Lee Junior High in Copperas Cove, with 20 students walking to receive their diplomas.  Connor Marshall was one of those to receive his diploma on Friday evening.

Locals hop into 24th annual Polar Bear Plunge

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press   With the water temperature hovering at 54 degrees – not much warmer than the air temperature – approximately 100 individuals participated in the 24th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Copperas Cove City Park pool on Saturday morning.

Fort Hood announces permanent closure of on-post Tax Center

Special to the Leader-Press   Fort Hood announced on Thursday, Jan. 26, that “Due to an increased mission set in the Fort Hood Legal Assistance Office, tax assistance will no longer be offered for service members and retirees here.”