Best of Cove voting continues through Jan. 9

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove area readers have the opportunity between now and Jan. 9, 2023 to cast their ballots for the “Best of the Best” in the Tri-County area. This includes businesses, organizations, clubs, employees, and more.

Car strikes stopped fire truck on Highway 9

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A 52-year-old Copperas Cove woman was cited for failure to control speed on Tuesday morning after the 2015 Ford Flex she was driving struck a stopped vehicle, and then a Copperas Cove fire truck on State Highway 9.

House Creek Elementary school counselor wins state award for excellence

By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

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.