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The Comanche Chief is a weekly newspaper serving Comanche county, Texas. First established in 1873, it is the oldest business still operating in the west central Texas town of Comanche. Owned and operated now for three generations by the Wilkerson family it is a main stay of the community.

The newspaper brings you news of local events, people and places, as well as sports and school information.

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Early voting ends Friday.....

Democratic/Republican primary election Tuesday, May 29

Comanche County voters can go to the polls on Tuesday, May 29 to vote in either the Republican or Democratic Primary.
Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Locations of polling places are:
*Voting Pct. #1- Comanche - Comanche Sr. Citizens Bldg.
* Voting Pct. #2 - Comanche - Comanche Community Center
* Voting Pct. #5 - Comanche - Comanche High School
* Voting Pct. #6 - Gustine - Gustine City Hall
* Voting Pct. #7 - Gustine - Gustine Community Center
* Voting Pct. #9 - Lamkin Methodist Church
* Voting Pct. #10 - Proctor - Proctor Community Center
* Voting Pct. #11 - De Leon ISD Administration Bldg.
* Voting Pct. #12 - De Leon Senior Citizens Center
* Voting Pct. #13 - Downing - Promontory RV Resort Pavilion
* Voting Pct. #14 - Sipe Springs Masonic Lodge
* Voting Pct. #15 - Sidney Baptist Church
* Voting Pct. #16 - Beattie Community Center
* Voting Pct. #4 Soda Spring voters’ box has been combined with Comanche Voting Pct. #1 at the Comanche Senior Citizens Center.

Comanche High School names top graduates

Meagan Johnson Valedictorian

Monica Maldonado Salutatorian

Comanche High School senior, Meagan Michelle Johnson, daughter of Mary Johnson, was named valedictorian for the Class of 2012 with a grade-point average of 4.85 on a six-point scale.
CHS senior Monica Christine Maldonado, daughter of Elias and Rose Maldonado, was named salutatorian for the Class of 2012 with a grade-point average of 4.80 on a six-point scale.

Republican Primary Justice of Peace candidates

Large crowd expected at Gustine Homecoming-Rodeo

Area schools announce Graduation exercises Comanche ISD

CHS Awards Night planned

CHS to present honor medals

CHS students who have maintained a 4.0 grade point average for the 2011-2012 school year will be recognized during an Honor Medal Award Ceremony to be held at the Comanche High School Commons on Thursday, May 24th at 6:00 p.m.

Comanche ISD early release May 25

Comanche ISD will have an early release day for students on May 25, 2012 to complete the 2011-2012 school year. School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m., and buses will begin running at 12:10 p.m.