The public meeting was held at the Comanche Depot and was headed by the Texas Historical Commission. Greg Smith, Federal Programs Coordinator with THC opened the meeting and gave a brief introductory of the proposed program and then opened the floor for questions. Helping Smith answer questi…
AUSTIN — The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is in full swing as spring brings more Texans outdoors. To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special community event during the 2023 Centennial year, along with regular park events all year long.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As concerns surrounding aviation safety continue to mount following incidents across the country, a group of U.S. Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives consisting of military, commercial, and general aviation pilots has sent a letter to President Biden …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding everyone of some simple tips to help keep all Texans safe this spring break.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break, and beyond, due to the ongoing violence throughout that country.
AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its Commission welcome the support expressed by legislators during a Thursday hearing of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism. Committee members reiterated their desire to continue communication with TPWD, Vistra Corp.…
More than $4.2 billion for the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior wildland fire and hazardous fuels management; includes funds to implement comprehensive workforce reform, including increased firefighter pay, additional firefighting capacity, enhanced mental and physical health support, and improved housing options for firefighters
Spring has arrived in the Lone Star state and that can only mean one thing…Free Cone Day is back at DQ restaurants in Texas. On Monday, March 20 DQ fans can enjoy a free small vanilla cone at participating locations. Limit of one per person and while supplies.
Tuesday, February 21st, The Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture completed another successful Annual Chamber Banquet. This year’s banquet was a boot-stompin’ time as the theme was western chique. Guest speaker Kelly Hurd traveled all the way down to Comanche from Osage County, Oklaho…
Orlena was the matriarch of the Moore family who settled in Comanche County where many of her descendants continue to live. She was born on March 6, 1858 at Rock Creek in Parker County. That creek runs southwest of Mineral Wells. Her parents, Edward Fayette Springer and Barbara Baccus Spri…
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States’ 4-H International Exchange Program provides youth, families with life-changing experiences
A triple truffle blizzard treat and an under the rainbow shake
Nearly a quarter of vehicle crashes in 2021 in Texas involved a teen driver
2022 By the Numbers The KTB Affiliates and KTR Cooperative Members made a Texas-sized impact in 2022! More than 78,000volunteers participated in cleanup and beautification events, collecting more than 2.4 million pounds of trash. Keep Texas Recycling supported the collection of more than 9 m…
January 30, 2023 BROWNWOOD – The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Brownwood District has treated Interstate-20, most US and State Highways, bridges, and overpasses due to expected wintery precipitation,and deterioration of travel conditions today through Wednesday. Crews continue…
By Christy Perkins
AUSTIN— Three, two, one ... Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and po…
Just like every year, Judy Scott’s home on Highland Street does not disappoint It is by far one of the best lighting displays in Comanche County. She works year round with the upkeep of her collection, but really the project begins around Thanksgiving. She adds some items and removes some fr…
The US Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting the Fourth Annual Proctor Lake Christmas Bird Count at Proctor Lake on Friday, December 16th. As in previous years, the count will be held from dawn to dusk around Proctor Lake.
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