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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Copperas Cove public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Water
Zoning & land use
Development & housing
Infrastructure
Budget
Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month. Dan D. Yancey, Mayor
Retirement
Public safety
TMRS Retirement Contribution Increase
Suicide Awareness and First Responder Protocols
Community Representation and Local Discourse
Proclamation: Oscar's Market Day. Dan D. Yancey, Mayor
City Employee Cost of Living Adjustment
Golf Course, Budget Freezes, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
Infrastructure, Financial Transparency, and TIF/TRZ Projects
Public Records and EDC Event Promotion
Communication and Public Information Costs
Business Fees
Water Infrastructure
Budget and Infrastructure
FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget & Tax Rate
Water Infrastructure and Utility Rates
Market with the Mission
Budget and Personnel
Budget and Fees
Budget and Debt
Water Infrastructure and Utility Billing Concerns
Market with a Mission
Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate
Budget and Transparency
Transparency
Community Projects
Short-Term Rental Permit on Lexington Drive
Community Volunteerism
Recognition
Non-governmental agencies
Water emergency
Data centers
Infrastructure and taxes
Accountability
Water System Emergency
Water Conservation and Data Centers
City Governance and Accountability
Water Infrastructure and Tax Rates
Economic Development and City Direction
Budget and Non-Profit Funding
City management
FY 2026-27 Property Tax Rate and Budget
Five-Year Street Maintenance Program
Parks & recreation
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Copperas Cove from local and regional media.
Copperas Cove Council backs higher employee retirement rate, approves athletic storage contract
Copperas Cove Council backs higher employee retirement rate, approves athletic storage contract
Retired teacher running for Cove school board
Retired teacher running for Cove school board
Copperas Cove council walks back tax rate increase, set to trim budget after last-minute proposal
Copperas Cove council walks back tax rate increase, set to trim budget after last-minute proposal
Back to School
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Cove remains under water restrictions; no schoo…
Cove remains under water restrictions; no schoo…
Copperas Cove residents earn paramedic certifications through CTC
Copperas Cove residents earn paramedic certifications through CTC
Cove eyeing new big box stores in Five Hills Shopping Center
Cove eyeing new big box stores in Five Hills Shopping Center
Army veteran launches campaign for Copperas Cove City Council Place 7
Army veteran launches campaign for Copperas Cove City Council Place 7
Coryell County Judge resigns after budget conflict
Coryell County Judge resigns after budget conflict
Retired firefighter William Smith seeks Copperas Cove City Council Place 7 seat
Retired firefighter William Smith seeks Copperas Cove City Council Place 7 seat
Copperas Cove ISD candidates answer questions at forum | Copperas Cove Leader Press
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press Copperas Cove ISD board of trustees candidates answered a series of questions during a forum held on Oct. 21. The forum was held by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce at the Cove City Council Chambers.
Oct 30, 2026Pride of Cove Band ramps up fundraising for wind ensemble spring trip | Copperas Cove Leader Press
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENS Cove Leader-Press The Copperas Cove ISD board of trustees approved an out-of-state trip in April 2027 for the Pride of Cove Band Wind Ensemble during its Oct. 27 regular meeting, after much discussion. The trip was originally part of the consent agenda – a portion of the meeting during which the board of trustees makes one vote on a list of items, but it was pulled at the request of trustee Sherry Hoffpauir so it could be discussed and voted on separately.
Oct 30, 2026