Kempner Volunteer Fire Department celebrates opening of Station #3

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department officially opened their latest fire station, the Craft Family Fire Station #3, with a dedication ceremony on Saturday.  The fire station is located at 1705 F.M. 2313, near the intersection of F.M. 2313 and C.R. 3210.

Hale recognized with Yellow Rose of Texas Award

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    Dawn Hale was recognized with the Yellow Rose of Texas award during the workshop meeting,.  This award, from the Texas Governor’s Office, is based on exceptional community service and is given to women in the state of Texas.

VA announces new outpatient clinics coming to Copperas Cove and Killeen

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Central Texas VA Health Care System announced on Thursday that it has awarded contracts for two new community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) in Copperas Cove and Killeen.

Polls open Monday for May 7 Constitutional Amendment Election

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Early voting for the May 7 General Election starts Monday, April 25, and runs through May 3.  Copperas Cove residents will see propositions for two amendments to the State Constitution on the ballot.

Copperas Cove city council gives direction for use of COVID-19 relief funds

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove City Council discussed and provided direction on further American Rescue Plan Act fund allocations during their meeting Tuesday evening.  The city’s eligible ARPA coronavirus relief funding amount is $8,235,166.

Altercation over household chores leads to shooting south of Copperas Cove

  By LYNETTE SOWELL  Cove Leader-Press    A Kempner man is in the Bell County jail on a $1 million bond after shooting a roommate during an argument at a residence in the 3400 block of Upton Drive in the Wells Ranch subdivision, just south of Copperas Cove.

KCCB opens nominations for Business and Residential Yard of the Month

Special to the Leader-Press   Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful (KCCB) is on the lookout for award winning properties.

Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership recognizes Copperas Cove boy as Environmental Ambassador

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press Leaders from eight different cities, including Copperas Cove, gathered at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights Thursday afternoon for the presentation of the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership Environmental Ambassador Awards, a proclamation signing...

GymKix gymnast places 7th at regionals in Colorado

Special to the Leader-Press   After qualifying to Level 8 Regionals based on her high performance at State in March, Gymkix’s own Serenity Sales travelled from Copperas Cove all the way to Estes Park, Colorado to represent the state of Texas at the Region 3 Regional Championships on April 10.

Copperas Cove ISD hosts annual autism awareness walk

  Special to the Leader-Press   More than 300 students and their families proved that autism is not a disability but a different ability at CCISD’s Annual Autism Awareness Walk at Hanke Stadium.