City of Copperas Cove election packets available now: candidate filing opens July 23

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The City of Copperas Cove announced on Friday, July 15, that candidate packets for the Nov. 8 general election are now available on the city’s website or at the City Secretary’s office.

CTC invites public to campus open house on July 23

Special to Leader-Press   Central Texas College (CTC) will host an open house of its Killeen campus on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Anderson Campus Center. Tours, information and activities will be offered.

Commissioners continue modular jail space discussions

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The Coryell County Commissioners Court continued discussions regarding portable modular buildings to accommodate much needed jail bed space during their regular meeting Tuesday morning.

Risk assessment, prevention and safety tips from local constable, security consultant

  By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press             Coryell County Constable for Precinct 1, Guy Beveridge, has served the residents of Coryell County since being elected to office in 2013.

Mt. Hiram Lodge installs new officers

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Mt. Hiram Lodge #595 of Copperas Cove installed its new lodge officers for 2022-2023 Saturday morning during an open ceremony.  The new officers for 2022-2023 are Worshipful Master John E.

Team JLyons holds Hobby and Collectibles Show

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Dozens of collectors had the chance to pick up more items for their collections at the Team JLyons Hobby and Collectors/Arts and Crafts Show held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center Saturday.  This show marked the third show organized by Team JLyons.

CCPD assists Texas DPS in arrest of nine in online prostitution sting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   On Monday, July 11,  the Copperas Cove Police Department announced the arrests of nine men as a result of an operation being conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Dinner, auction for Dale Hull and family set for Saturday night

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A benefit dinner, auction, and corn hole tournament will be held on Saturday, July 9, from 4-9 p.m. at SC River Ranch, 28620 F.M. 963 (just off F.M. 2657) in Oakalla, to benefit Dale Hull and family.

Kids learn about reptiles at the Copperas Cove library

By PAMELA GRANT Cove Leader-Press   Children (and, in some cases, parents) squealed with delight and fear as Michael Foux showed off a variety of lizards, snakes, turtles, and more.

Copperas Cove Repeater Association holds summer field day

Special to the Leader-Press    The Copperas Cove Repeater Association participated in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day 2022 on June 25 and 26, at times called the “summer field day.