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.

2nd annual Copperas Cove Junior High Haunted House is frightful learning experience

Special to the Leader-Press   Terrifying clowns, a haunted tea party, and a mad butcher are just a few of the frightening things that will scare guests at Copperas Cove Junior High’s haunted house called Nightmare Hill, open to those with the courage to enter October 27-29 at the Copperas Cove...

Copperas Cove city council to discuss chamber funding, rezoning, HOTDA agreement, barbecue grills

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove city council is holding a workshop and meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, with the workshop starting at 5 p.m. and the meeting starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the council chambers located at 508 S. 2nd St.

Copperas Cove 3rd graders learn at 17th annual EcoHarvest

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.

Altrusa International of Copperas Cove holds 20th annual golf classic

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Golfers took to the Hills of Cove Golf Course Saturday morning, playing a sport they love while raising money for a great cause. The 20th Annual Altrusa International of Copperas Cove TX Fall Golf Classic: Aiming for Literacy started at 8 a.m.

Copperas Cove Moose Lodge raises funds for PWA with Bras for a Cause

By PAMELA GRANTCove Leader-Press Men of the Copperas Cove Moose Lodge strutted their stuff in bedazzled and blinged-out bras on Saturday night.

Moose Lodge, HomeBase hosting “pink” events in Copperas Cove on Saturday

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press    With the month of October being known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are two events dedicated to raising funds for Pink Warrior Angels, a 501c3 founded in 2015 by Copperas Cove resident Julie Moser.

Copperas Cove city council to look at funding to construct interchange to join SH9 with Business 190

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