CTC to hold virtual surplus property auction

Special to the Leader-Press Central Texas College (CTC) will host a virtual public auction of surplus property October 3 - 12. The online event will be conducted by Lone Star Auctioneers.

Copperas Cove ISD implements new technology to detect online threats

  By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   The amount of time children spend glued to a screen has risen dramatically in the last 20 years. According to ChildWise, children ages 5 to 16 spend an average of six and a half hours a day in front of a screen compared with around three hours in 1995.

National Night Out downtown kickoff party set for October 1 in Copperas Cove

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The city of Copperas Cove’s 24th annual National Night Out kickoff party starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 1 in downtown Copperas Cove.

Pride of Cove Band holds annual Spirit Spectacular

by SEAN HANEY Cove Leader-Press   This past Thursday Cove High School put on their annual Spirit Spectacular at the football stadium where many different groups performed to include the Pride of Cove Band and Color Guard, the Copperettes, and Varsity Cheer.

Two Copperas Cove firefighters graduate as paramedics

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press After 51 weeks of grueling work, 21 hard-working and dedicated students graduated from the Central Texas College (CTC) paramedic program during a ceremony last Thursday afternoon.

KCCB Fall Sweep and PWA Pink Warrior Dash set for Saturday

Special to the Leader-Press   Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) and Pink Warrior Angels (PWA) have decided to collaborate and share event space at City Park for their upcoming community event. Both organizations saw the opportunity to share resources while promoting each organization’s mission.

Copperas Cove turns out for United Way fundraising kickoff luncheon

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   For the first time since 2020, the United Way of the Greater Fort Hood Area recently held its kick-off luncheon at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center.

CCISD celebrates Start With Hello Week

By SEAN HANEY Cove Leader-Press   This week was the start of CCISD’s annual Start With Hello Week. Every year all the schools is the district participate in activities involving simply saying “Hello” to someone new.

The Norns holds first marketplace event

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   For those interested in something a little outside the norm—something more metaphysical, The Norns by The Witches Closet was the place to be this Saturday From noon until 5 p.m., The Norns held their first Metaphysical Market.

Dads go to school at artin Walker Elementary

By SEAN HANEY Cove Leader-Press   Parents have all wondered once or twice, “What is my child learning today?” or “How is my child doing today?” On Wednesday morning, Martin Walker held its first ever Bring Your Dad to School Day hosted by Strong Fathers.