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.

Ronnie Viss to be remembered, celebrated by family, friends, community

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Ronnie Viss packed many hours into many years of service during his lifetime, and on Friday and Saturday, and in the times to come, the local community along with his family and friends will remember and celebrate his life.

Cove High DECA members compete at world contest

Special to the Leader-Press   Six Copperas Cove High School DECA members went head-to-head with more than 17,000 students from around the world at the international DECA competition in Atlanta, Georgia.

Our Community Salutes honors students heading to the military

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   Our Community Salutes-Central Texas recognized more than 75 students who have made a commitment to join one of the branches of the United States military with a ceremony held at the Harker Heights Public Library Thursday evening.

Copperas Cove businessman dies in boating accident at Temple Lake Park

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   Copperas Cove businessman Ronnie Viss died on Saturday evening after a boating accident at Temple Lake Park on Lake Belton.

Noon Exchange holds annual Mayfest 5K Color Run

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Noon Exchange Club held its annual Mayfest 5K Color Run Saturday morning at Ogletree Gap, drawing out 25 runners and walkers.  The run serves as the primary fundraiser for the Noon Exchange Club each year.

Copperas Cove ISD looking at pay increases for new, returning staff

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press   The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees will be considering a recommendation from CCISD administration for pay increases for district staff to include teachers and auxiliary staff, along with a 3 percent increase of midpoint for all...

New nonprofit brings family activities to Copperas Cove

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press A new local non-profit aims to offer a space for children to be unplugged and play like kids used to - before the cell phone, before the iPad and before all the electronics.