Bond doubled for Copperas Cove man arrested for firing at H-E-B windows

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The bond for a now-former H-E-B partner currently in the Coryell County Jail is now doubled to $150,000 after being arrested by Copperas Cove police last week in connection with shots fired at store windows.

Coltart sentenced to 12 years for 2016 standoff with Copperas Cove police

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Alexander Scott Coltart of Copperas Cove has spent the past six years in the Coryell County Jail and he will now spend the next 12 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility after a jury found him guilty in a trial held last week.

Coryell county voters head to the polls to decide local, state and Congressional races

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Starting Monday, Texas voters began 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.

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.