Copperas Cove Leader-Press

01/17/2025

January has been a busy month for the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce as it welcomes four new board members, prepares for a membership drive and launching a new app, as well as the annual banquet:

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/chamber-commerce-prepares-membership-drive-banquet-and-welcomes-board-members

01/17/2025

CCISD trustees hold special meeting, officially hire new superintendent of schools, Dr. Brent Hawkins -

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/ccisd-trustees-hold-special-meeting-welcome-new-superintendent

01/16/2025

01/09/2025

❄️Winter Weather Preparations & Potential Road Closures❄️

Safety Measures are being taken by the Street Department to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. A light coating of sand/aggregate mixture will be applied to known area hills beginning today at 4PM.

Barricades have also been staged in the area of various streets/hills for deployment should conditions deteriorate further and require temporary road closures. Our City Team will continue to monitor this developing weather situation, and we recommend all citizens closely monitor as well and limit travel when possible.

🚧🚧Potentially Affected Streets: 🚧🚧
Veterans Ave, Colorado Drive, Ogletree Pass, Pecan Cove Drive, Freedom Lane, Ash Street, Hillside Street, Mountain Ave, Top of Mueller Street, Top of Yucca Drive, Addition of Ridge Crest Drive

01/08/2025

We are onsite at the Coryell County Youth Fair where the winners have been named for the Home Economics and Fine Arts entries. Watch for our upcoming coverage. The annual premium auction is set for Saturday night. Local businesses! Don’t miss the chance to purchase a congratulatory ad to salute the students in an upcoming publication!

Five Hills 4H Club
Copperas Cove FFA
Muddy Boots 4-H
Copperas Cove Buyer's Club

01/08/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Due to weather conditions the scheduled date for the Wreath Retrieval has been changed to Saturday, January 18, 2025. Please make note that the new date is now Saturday, January 18.

01/08/2025

Good Morning Coryell - here is the latest on the weather. I have a 10am conference call with the State Operations Center and if there are any major changes, I will post them.

The graphic below shows the Timing Update for the NWS Fort Worth reporting area :
The latest timing for our winter precipitation/cold rain. The main window for precipitation will start after 6 AM Thursday, spreading east over the day. Portions of Central Texas will likely see just a cold rain, but periods of wintry mix remain possible. Precipitation should move out early Friday.
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To our north-
A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON CST FRIDAY...for the following counties: Cooke TX, Grayson TX, Fannin TX, Lamar TX, Wise TX, Denton TX, Collin TX, Hunt TX, Delta TX, Hopkins TX, Parker TX, Tarrant TX, Dallas TX, Rockwall TX
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected with a transition to all snow Thursday evening. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Isolated snowfall amounts could top 8 inches within more intense bands.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas.

A WINTER STORM WATCH is for the following counties:
Montague TX, Young TX, Jack TX, Stephens TX, Palo Pinto TX, Kaufman TX, Van Zandt TX, Rains TX, Eastland TX, Erath TX, Hood TX, Somervell TX, Johnson TX, Ellis TX, Comanche TX

01/07/2025

Coryell County offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9.

01/07/2025

01/04/2025

TxDOT Waco District crews are preparing to mobilize this Sunday, January 5, to proactively conduct winter weather operations. Based on the current forecast, crews will start early brine application on all Waco District structures this Sunday.

The early brine applications can help slow initial icing on pavements. Structures such as bridges experience freezing temperatures first.

TxDOT’s Waco District personnel will continue to monitor the forecast and adjust operations as conditions warrant.

If travel is necessary during wintry weather, drivers should:

• Follow local forecasts; be prepared to delay or cancel travel plans during icy weather conditions.
• Buckle up
• Decrease speeds and drive to conditions
• Increase your following distance between vehicles
• Anticipate slick and hazardous driving conditions; be extra cautious on bridges, overpasses, ramps, turns, and shaded areas
• Do not use cruise control or lane assist
• Give TxDOT vehicles at least 200 feet of space during operations.

01/03/2025

Get a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement! 🚔

The Copperas Cove Citizens Police Academy is a 10-week program designed for adults 18 and older who want to learn more about police operations, connect with officers, and see how we work to serve our community.

Classes begin on February 13th and will be held every Thursday evening from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Applications are available on the City of Copperas Cove website and must be submitted by January 31st by emailing it to the address below or dropping the application off in the lobby.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, engage, and gain a deeper understanding of law enforcement!

Application ➡️:https://www.copperascovetx.gov/files/forms/police/cpa_app.pdf

01/02/2025

No more motor vehicle safety inspections as of Jan. 1 —

Here’s more info ⬇️

12/23/2024

Santa’s Itinerary for this evening! ⬇️