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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced two new members joining his district staff: District Director Bernadette Granger, and Odessa Regional Director Monica Gonzales-Maudlin.
The City of Comanche to help its citizens will be canceling building permit fees for City of Comanche Residents repairing damage caused by the recent winter storm. Although the fees for the permits have been waived for winter storm damage a permit is still required. Any new construction or n…
By Sharla Cox, First United Methodist Church
I am Henry “Hank” La Rowe and I am running for place 3 of the Comanche Independent School District Board of Trustees. I come from a family of educators. My mother was a teacher, my three aunts were teachers, my grandfather was a teacher, my other Grandfather LaRowe was coach of the Universit…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted no on H.R. 5, the Democrats’ so-called Equality Act. This legislation elevates ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ to the ranks of a protected class under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If this legislation is signed …
The Sidney Eagles varsity boy’s basketball team lost Saturday’s away playoff game against Lometa (TX) by a score of 49-21. The game was played in Early, Texas on February 20.
Tigers take on the Elks
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AUSTIN, Texas – Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported a record $251.1 million in net income in 2020. It distributed 85.5% of its earnings to its stockholders and lending partners in the form of patronage payments and other dividends.
Aiden Sanchez from Glen Rose, Texas won Grand Champion Holstein and was the recipient of the $10,000 scholarship at the 2021 San Antonio Stock Show. Aiden is the 10 year old son of Katy & Kevin Peterson of Glen Rose and Anthony Sanchez of Comanche. Grandparents are John & Michelle Ko…
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February 22, 2021 COMANCHE COUNTY – Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, the Texas Department of Transportation will temporarily close a portion of FM 1467 to thru traffic for reconstruction of the bridge over Holmsley Creek, southwest of Gustine. The closure will occur from the intersection o…
Feb. 11, 2021, Temple, Texas - Each year, from February through March, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) county field office staff and their conservation partners at soil and water conservation districts host Local Working Group meetings across Texas. These meetings provide …
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AUSTIN, Texas – Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported a record $251.1 million in net income in 2020. It distributed 85.5% of its earnings to its stockholders and lending partners in the form of patronage payments and other dividends.
Watching Texans help each other in light of this week’s events reminds me once again of why I’m so proud to be a Texan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the historic winter storms that struck Texas last week, one of the four nuclear reactors in the state went offline, which contributed to the blackouts that affected millions of Texans. In the wake of this devastation, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the …
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Watching Texans help each other in light of this week’s events reminds me once again of why I’m so proud to be a Texan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the historic winter storms that struck Texas last week, one of the four nuclear reactors in the state went offline, which contributed to the blackouts that affected millions of Texans. In the wake of this devastation, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted no on H.R. 5, the Democrats’ so-called Equality Act. This legislation elevates ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ to the ranks of a protected class under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If this legislation is signed …
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Watching Texans help each other in light of this week’s events reminds me once again of why I’m so proud to be a Texan.
WHAT: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Weekly sessions will be Mondays from March 8-May 24
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DALLAS, Tex. – Items from the collection of the internationally recognized interior design firm Loyd-Paxton, plus consignments from other estates including an incomparable collection of rare David Webb jewelry with other fine makers, will be sold the weekend of March 20th and 21st by J. Garr…
“Backyarding,” the new trend to move many indoor activities--from working in an office or classroom to dining and recreation--to the great outdoors, is growing. Under pandemic conditions, yards and other managed landscapes became a safe haven for social gatherings, celebrating milestones/hol…
March is Texas History Month, a time to fly the Texas flag and celebrate our state’s unique history. Recognizing the importance of Texas history, the Legislature enacted legislation on June 20, 2003 declaring March 1-31 of every year as Texas History Month. Several key events which shaped th…
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Obituaries
Juan Gomez Garcia, 73 of Comanche passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born in San Antonio on January 25, 1948 to Pedro Garcia and Juanita Gomez. He was the third of seven children in a tight knit family.
Richard Alan Pope, 68, of Gustine, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.
Joe Laman, Jr., age 82, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in Comanche County, Texas.
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