Copperas Cove fire chief gives resignation

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   After eight years on the job in Copperas Cove, Fire Chief Michael Neujahr is stepping down, as announced via a press release by the City of Copperas Cove on Monday afternoon. Neujahr submitted his resignation on Thursday, Sept.

Williams/Ledger Elementary students hold annual freedom walk

By SEAN HANEY Cove-Leader Press   On Friday at Williams Ledger Elementary School in Copperas Cove, all students from grades Kindergarten to 5th grade participated in their annual walk to honor all the lives lost on that tragic day 21 years ago, when 19 terrorists hijacked four plans, and 2,996...

Copperas Cove shatters record with Peanut Butter Bowl

By SEAN HANEY Cove Leader-Press   From August 1st to August 26th donations in the form of peanut butter were collected throughout the city by the Copperas Cove Bulldawgs football team and on Saturday, the donations were added up.

I-14/U.S. 190 bypass widening funds included in state transportation plan

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The widening of the I-14/U.S.

Substitute teachers keep student learning interruption-free

  By WENDY SLEDD Special to the Leader-Press   For Steven Harris, being in a classroom brings back a lot of terrific memories. Harris works as a substitute teacher for Copperas Cove ISD and is no stranger to the district.

CCISD board of trustees approve partnership with Boys & Girls Club for transportation, staffing, fees

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a partnership agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Texas during their regular meeting on Aug. 16.

Coryell County commissioners approve tax rate, budget for fiscal year 2023

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Coryell County Commissioners approved the budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 during their meeting last Tuesday.

Homeschool co-op holds resource fair in Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Christian Homeschool Educators’ Support System (CHESS) held a resource fair at Robertson Avenue Baptist Church last Friday morning, featuring more than a dozen vendors.

Exchange Club of Copperas Cove to host evening of food samplings, chili cookoff

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Ticket sales for the inaugural Cravings of Cove, an evening of food samples from local eateries, are going on now. Cravings of Cove is set for Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

CCISD discusses campus security upgrades, will be part of statewide intruder audit

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Following the May 24, 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, school districts across the state have been mandated to review their safety and security plans and update those plans for the 2022-2023 school year. In a letter from Gov.