Mounted Warfare Foundation holds Homecoming for Heroes VI

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press  The National Mounted Warfare Foundation held its annual Homecoming for Heroes Gala in the newly finished National Mounted Warrior Museum Saturday evening.

Garden club show features more than 90 entries

By BRITTANY FHOLER  Cove Leader-Press    The smell of plants and flowers greeted attendees of the annual Browning Community Garden Club’s Flower Show at Clear Creek Baptist Church in Kempner Saturday afternoon.

City of Copperas Cove recognizes 2020-2021 volunteers at reception

By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press    The city of Copperas Cove recognized more than 150 of its volunteers at its 2022 Volunteer Appreciation Reception Thursday at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

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.

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.