Cadence Church in Copperas Cove Hosting Women’s Conference Oct. 28-29

    Cadence Church is hosting its second annual women’s conference, TogetHER Soar, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29. Cadence Church is located next to Dollar Tree, at 815 E. Business 190 in Copperas Cove. The conference is free to attend. Doors open on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.

3rd graders learn at 17th annual EcoHarvest in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Hundreds of Copperas Cove students had the opportunity to learn about our environment and what they can do to protect it. Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful hosted the 17th Annual EcoHarvest for CCISD students.

Copperas Cove Fire Department holds open house

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Fires can happen anywhere and at any time, so it’s important to be prepared. To help local citizens be better prepared in case of a fire, the Copperas Cove Fire Department held an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Tree planted at Fairview/Jewell Elementary in memory of Diana Gunnels

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Friends, family, and CCISD staff members gathered to remember and honor Diana Gunnels. Gunnels worked for almost 30 years with the Copperas Cove Independent School District as a paraprofessional before succumbing to cancer and passing May 28, 2022.

Early voting begin Monday for Nov. 8 election

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Starting Monday, Texas voters will begin heading to the polls to make their vote for the next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, Railroad Commissioner and more in this year’s General Election.

Copperas Cove man arrested for discharging firearm at H-E-B

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   UPDATE: 4:52 P.M. THURSDAY  10/19/2022 After the Leader-Press obtained the arrest affidavit from the office of Coryell County Justice of the Peace, it was learned that McCumber was an employee of H-E-B at the time of the shots being fired.

Copperas Cove city council candidates answer questions, early voting starts next week

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove voters will have a chance to hear more from current local candidates for both Copperas Cove city council and the CCISD board of trustees, at a forum next week held by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce. The forum will be on Wednesday, Oct.

City council approves plan for State Highway 9 exit, Constitution Drive reconstruction gets no bids, median project completion in November

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Those on the northside of Copperas Cove who have been wishing for a way to access stores on the east side of the city without having to drive through town are closer to seeing that wish come true.

Heritage Festival returns to Ogletree Gap Park in Copperas Cove

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press After a long hiatus, the Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival has finally made its triumphant return to the park for which it is named. The Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Copperas Cove Historical Society, took place at Ogletree Gap Park starting at 10 a.

Copperas Cove Boys & Girls Club holds grand opening event

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press After moving locations time after time for years, the Boys & Girls Club of Copperas Cove finally has a permanent home. Located on 206 Laura St., the Boys & Girls Club were proud to hold their grand opening ceremony starting at 10 a.m.