Copperas Cove Leader-Press

12/24/2024

12/23/2024

Santa’s Itinerary for this evening! ⬇️

12/20/2024

On December 20, 2024, Lawrence Dale Varela-Halbert was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Price on three counts of Sexual Assault of a Child and received bonds totaling $150,000. He is currently awaiting transport to the Coryell County Jail.

This case remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division and no additional information will be released at this time.

12/20/2024

Coryell County District Attorney confirms, CCISD Director of Bands indicted by grand jury, arrested by Copperas Cove police. To be arraigned Friday, Dec. 20.

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/copperas-cove-isd-director-bands-indicted-arrested

12/20/2024

12/18/2024

CCISD trustees comment on lone finalist selection for superintendent selected from 39 applicants for the position:

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/ccisd-trustees-comment-lone-finalist-superintendent

12/18/2024

The Copperas Cove Police Department has just confirmed with officials at the North Pole that Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive in Copperas Cove on Monday, December 23, 2024.

To ensure a smooth and secure visit, CCPD officers, along with members of the SWAT Team, have been assigned to Santa’s security detail. Following his scheduled stops, Santa will continue traveling through the city, visiting neighborhoods and shopping centers as time allows, where he may hand out small gifts to spread holiday cheer.

Residents are encouraged to review the official itinerary (included in the attached graphic) for details on Santa’s planned stops and remain alert for his presence throughout the city.

Lt. Baker, CCPD’s Liaison with the North Pole, will be monitoring Santa’s visit closely and will provide any important updates straight from the North Pole.

12/16/2024

Upcoming U.S. 190 closure

12/15/2024

Final unofficial results are in for the Dec. 14 runoff election for Copperas Cove city council Place 2.
Victor Perry Hall II, 105 votes, (25.74%)
Rita Hogan, 303 votes (74.26%)

12/15/2024

Early voting results are in for the Dec. 14 runoff election for Copperas Cove city council Place 2.
Victor Perry Hall II, 81 votes, (25.88%)
Rita Hogan, 232 votes (74.12%)

(Totals include 93 absentee ballots)

12/14/2024

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today.

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/early-voting-sees-fewer-300-dec-14-runoff-election-copperas-cove

12/14/2024

12/08/2024

Early voting in Dec. 14 runoff election ends Tuesday:

https://www.coveleaderpress.com/news/early-voting-continues-through-tuesday

12/06/2024

🎄☔️ Rain or Shine, Krist Kindl Fest is ON! ☔️🎄

The weather might be channeling its inner Grinch this weekend, but we’re ready to sleigh it anyway! Grab your coziest raincoat, your favorite festive umbrella, and maybe some waterproof boots to keep those jingle toes dry!

Not sure where to park? We’ve got you covered (unlike the sky)! Check out the handy parking map below to help you navigate with ease—and yes, we promise no puddle swimming is required to join in on the fun.

Let’s show this rain who’s boss and make some merry memories together. See you at Krist Kindl, where holiday spirit reigns supreme (pun fully intended)! 🎅🎁