CCISD promotes from within for new Athletic Director

By TJ MAXWELLCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove athletic program has new leadership, but one is a very familiar face around Copperas Cove.Longtime head volleyball coach Cari Lowery was named the athletic director for Copperas Cove Independent School District and Dallas ISD’s Tony F.

Copperas Cove has new head football coach, athletic director

  By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting on Monday evening, when they approved contracts for Cari Lowery as the district’s new athletic director and Tony Johnson as the district’s head football coach.

Boots ‘n Buckles Gala set to honor Powell & Ledgers

By LYNETTE SOWELLCove Leader-Press  Three Copperas Cove alumni, Glynn Powell (class of 1954) and Les and Linda Ledger (class of 1962) will be recognized as 2022 inductees to the Copperas Cove Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor, which recognizes Copperas Cove alumni for their impact on the lives...

GOP voters see propositions on March 1 primary ballot

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  As voters in Copperas Cove and other cities throughout Texas head to the polls for the March 1 primary, they will see county, state, and federal candidates on the ballot. Through Sunday, Feb.

Saved by Grace Salon & Spa ready to style community, contestants

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Bonita Roesler and business partner Julie Sweet own and operate Saved by Grace Salon and Spa in Copperas Cove, and they are ready to get the contestants of the upcoming Five Hills Scholarship Program pageant ready for the stage.

Polls open Saturday, Sunday for early voting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  Early voting for the March Primary Election began Monday and runs through Friday, Feb. 25, with Election Day on March 1.

Copperas Cove city council calls for audit and insurance ahead of Five Hills Scholarship Program ordinance

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove City Council continued discussions on the status of the Five Hills Scholarship Pageant Program during their Tuesday meeting before voting 4-3 to move forward with working on audits and the insurance component necessary to bring the program under...

Future of Copperas Cove Five Hills Scholarship Program to be decided at city council meeting

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  After several meetings of discussions, public input, and postponements, the Copperas Cove city council will discuss and take action on the status of the relationship of the City of Copperas Cove “with the Miss Five Hills Scholarship Pageant/Program and storage...

Elvis makes appearance at Cove Theater for live performance

By BRITTANY FHOLERCove Leader-Press  For one night only, Elvis returned to the building at the Cove Theater downtown, with Elvis impersonator Mike Elliott’s Elvis Tribute Saturday evening. Elliott sang 90 minutes’ worth of Elvis classics, hits and more, to a packed theater of at least 100 people.

Copperas Cove fireffighter to be celebrated, remembered

By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press  The Copperas Cove Fire Department announced on Saturday the passing of one of its own, John Michael “Turtle” McGuire, an 18-year veteran of the department. According to the press release, McGuire, 52, passed away on Thursday, Feb.