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.

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.

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.

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.

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. and will be live...