Copperas Cove Hosts Reception to Honor Council Member Shawn Alzona
The City of Copperas Cove will hold a public come-and-go reception Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, to thank Council Member Shawn Alzona (Place 3) as his term nears its end. The event offers residents a chance to recognize local public service, connect with city leaders and mark the transition in municipal representation.
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The City of Copperas Cove announced a public reception to recognize Council Member Shawn Alzona (Place 3) as his term approaches its conclusion. The come-and-go event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 508 S. 2nd Street. Light refreshments will be served, and residents with questions are directed to City Secretary Lisa Wilson.
City officials described the gathering as an opportunity for residents to express appreciation for Alzona’s service and for the community to come together ahead of the next phase of local governance. As a public reception, the event is intended to be accessible to constituents and others interested in city affairs. Holding the event in the Council Chambers underscores its civic character and provides a familiar setting for town-level interaction between elected officials and residents.
Council Member Place 3 is one of several seats on the Copperas Cove City Council that represent neighborhood and citywide interests. While the city’s announcement does not detail specific accomplishments or the reasons for Alzona’s departure from the seat, the reception follows common municipal practice of formally acknowledging outgoing members as councils transition. For many communities, such gatherings serve both ceremonial and practical roles: they allow for reflection on recent policy work, offer informal conversation about ongoing issues, and help ease the handoff to incoming representatives.
For residents, the event presents a straightforward way to engage with the local democratic process. Attendees can meet other community members, speak informally with council colleagues and city staff, and signal priorities to elected leaders in a low-pressure setting. Civic rituals like this also contribute to a culture of civic recognition that sustains long-term community involvement, an important element for small cities balancing growth, service delivery and local identity.
Those planning to attend should note the time and location: 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 in City Council Chambers at 508 S. 2nd Street. Light refreshments will be available. For more information or questions about the reception, residents are asked to contact City Secretary Lisa Wilson through official city channels as listed on the Copperas Cove website. The announcement and event details can also be found on the city’s Civic Alerts page.
