Tuesday's runoff election will decide county commissioner position

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Polls are open until 7 p.m. on Turesday, May 24 for the primary runoff election. Polling locations in Coryell County include Holy Family Catholic Church, 1001 Georgetown Rd.; Copperas Cove Early Voting Center, 508 B Cove Terrace; Gatesville Annex, 801 E. Leon St.

Copperas Cove McDonald’s employee assaulted at store, has seizure

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   A Copperas Cove woman was arrested by police on Wednesday morning, May 18, nine days after an investigation into a fight which occurred inside the Copperas Cove McDonald’s between one employee and a former employee.

Copperas Cove Junior High students show off their artwork

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    The halls of Copperas Cove Junior High School, from the front entrance back through to the cafeteria, have been transformed into an art gallery this week with the school’s annual Art Walk, featuring the entire school year’s worth of art from 6th grade, 7th...

Five O’L Heifers in Copperas Cove offers refinished furniture, boutique items

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   This month marks six months of business for Five O’L Heifers, located at 306 Cove Terrace Shopping Center.  Five O’L Heifers offers vintage items, antiques, refinished furniture, boutique clothing, home décor and gifts.

Copperas Cove ISD hires two new principals

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of hiring two new principals one for Williams/Ledger Elementary School and one for Martin Walker Elementary School.

Early voting begins for May 24 runoff election 

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Early voting begins on Monday, May 16 for the May 24 runoff election.  Polls will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., in Copperas Cove at the Early Voting Center, located at 508-B Cove Terrace.

CTC previews College for Kids

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    Central Texas College’s Continuing Education held its annual preview day on Saturday morning for its summer programs and classes, known as College for Kids.

42nd Rabbit Fest Kicks off Thursday at Copperas Cove City Park

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    Tens of thousands of visitors will flock to Copperas Cove City Park for Rabbit Fest, which kicks off Thursday afternoon and runs through Sunday.  Gates open on Thursday at 4 p.m., with an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Fester’s Stage.

Copperas Cove city council to hear options of discontinuing single stream recycling program, adding fee for recycling pickup

By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    During the 5 p.m. Copperas Cove city council workshop on Tuesday, May 17, Scott Osburn, the Director of Public Works, will be giving an update on the city’s single stream recycling program and seeking direction on the program from the council.

OSCAR’S Market young entrepreneurs prepping for Rabbit Fest

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   There will be two budding entrepreneur vendors at this year’s Rabbit Fest, joining dozens of other vendors for the four-day festival at City Park next weekend.