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Luckily for the City of Comanche, no gas pump skimming has occurred, even though there have been instances of it in both Brownwood and Stephenville.
Window Decorating Contest winners: 1st place The Comanche Mercantile: Deb Scoville, 2nd place Unique Antiques & Collectables: Paula Stephens and 3rd place Kirkland Barber Shop: Elizabeth Diaz
First place in the parade was Carolyn Gaines, second place in the parade was Randy Magers and third was Centro de Adoracion y Alabanza.
Partial results from the Comanche Rodeo include Adolfo Delatorre and Dodge Hare for winning the Comanche Team Roping competition part of the Rodeo Friday night. Junior Tie Down winner was McCoy Magin and Rowdy Quattlebaum won second place. Senior Tie Down winner was Jaden Moore and second pl…
Pictured is Shye Pate, heading and Dodge Hare, heeling took home the big money for the Kid’s Roping. The Comanche Mercantile hosted a stick horse race during the festivities on the historic downtown. There were several kids that came out to race their supremely trained stick horses and the w…
These seventh and eighth grade students from H.R. Jefferies Junior High under the direction of Laura Spurlen visited Washington D.C. last week. Pictured in front of the White House are Jessica Covey, Emily Pittman, Starli Strube, Markee Simmons, Autry Perkins, Lainei Gaines, Mia Duran, Billy…
SkillsUSA Texas State Leadership Retreat was June 9-13, 2019 at Canyon of the Eagles on Lake Buchanan near Burnet, Texas. CHS students Randy Licea and Elian Olvera participated in leadership training and attended motivational seminars along with their sponsor and SkillsUSA District 10 Direto…
In last week’s edition of The Comanche Chief, we published a list of Comanche County soldiers who were serving our country on June 6, 1944 and participated in the landing on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
By Beth Martin
The Hendrick Regional Blood Center bloodmobile will be in Comanche on Monday, June 17. The bloodmobile will be parked at Brookshires from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Hendrick Regional Blood Center supplies all of the blood and blood products used for patient care at 17 area hospitals, including Coma…
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Constantino Bed and Breakfast last Monday. Pictured are Amanda Baehler, Bille Engel, Jack Constantino, Sherry Reynolds, Margaret Constantino, Eric Constantino, Jimmy Constantino, Wilma Fleming, Krista Munroe, Kai Munroe, Jason Coni…
Volunteers Sharla Cox, Cliff Coan, Eddie Cox and Mike Bourne spreading the word about the Ministry of Scouting in the United Methodist Church at the Central Texas Annual Conference. They shared how Scouting and your church can work together to benefit your youth and each other.
The Comanche City Council meet on June 10 for their regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Comanche EDC building at 115 West Grand Ave. The meeting was a little less attended as the previous meetings with the heated debates between the City of Comanche and the Comanche Volunteer Fire De…
The tournament will be June 15 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Comanche City Park Ball Fields and proceeds will go towards facility improvements at the Comanche City Park Ball Fields.
$2,800 raised for Comanche Youth Council in 5th Annual Halligans vs. Handcuffs charity softball tournament. The annual softball game pitted the Comanche Volunteer Firefighters and EMS vs the Comanche law enforcement. The Halligans won again this year by a score of 12 to 6. Both teams battled…
Comanche Community Center already nearly packed early Wednesday morning for the annual Comanche County Dairy Breakfast: Last year Comanche County Dairy Producers and their families served a total of 648 plates which included over 50 children plus their teachers from Comanche summer school. T…
Dairy Breakfast set for Wednesday,
Both the Comanche Rodeo and the Rodeo Parade are set for this weekend. This is the 78th year keeping the tradition alive.
The monthly Farmer’s Market finally received a good weather day! Mark your calendars now for the July Farmer’s Market to be held in downtown Comanche on July 6, 2019.
By Beth Martin
By Beth Martin
The Comanche High School class of 1979 will meet for their 40th class reunion on Saturday, June 8 at Rathbone Hall in Comanche from 5pm – 8 pm. Cost for the event is $10 per person and includes refreshments/appetizers. Everyone will have access to the adjacent courtyard and Beer Garden and m…
By Nancy Tindol
By Comanche County Judge Stephanie Davis
The Comanche County Commissioners, as well as the County Judge, have released the following guideline use of the Courthouse basement hallway during imminent emergency weather:
Mark your calendars. Coming this June, join the Comanche Chamber of Commerce every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Comanche, Texas for live music, food, shopping, and more. The live music will be performed under the shade of the trees near the northeast corner of the courthouse.
Comanche Rodeo ticket sales have begun! The Comanche Rodeo is sponsored by the Comanche Roping Club and is set for June 7 and 8, 2019 at the Comanche Roping Arena on Highway 377. Advance tickets for adults are $8 and children ages 6-12 are $4.
Community Rehab Project has scheduled its 2019 project for June 9-14. This marks the 20th year of the Project which has now worked on 286 area homes.
CASA is seeking new volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates in Brown, Comanche, and Mills counties. The next Pre-Service Volunteer Training Class is scheduled to begin July 8th and applications for those interested must be received by June 17th. Court Appointed Special Advocat…
By Beth Martin
The pool is located near the Comanche City Park at 1200 Comanche Trail, Comanche, Texas. The pool normal hours are 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and closed on Wednesday. Call (325) 356-3645 for more details.
A large crowd of patriot citizens gathered under the portico of Comanche High School on Monday morning, Memorial Day, to take time to remember the Americans who have given the ultimate price for their country. Thanks to Ronnie Clifton, the Comanche Noon Lions, and volunteers, this impressive…
From Julie Hillrichs, Vianovo
The Comanche Police Department is releasing the following information concerning the Theft of Property >= $30,000 <$150,000, a third degree Felony, that was filed against Emilee Renee Jaramillo in the 220th District Court. This case was as a result of an investigation initiated by the …
The Comanche Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for TK Self Storage last week. Pictured is Kim Comer, Emily McNew, Kristi Taylor, Owner Trey Akin, Amanda Baehler, Gary Bear, Wilma Fleming, Billie Engel, Sherry Reynolds and Virginia Fleming. TK Self Storage is a new facility located at 102 East …
Watercolor is an exciting, challenging, and fun medium. CCAA will meet Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 p.m. to enjoy Ginger Test, a watercolor artist, share her skills and knowledge with us. Although she has done oil, acrylics, and pastels, she enjoys the challenge of transparent watercolor.
This year, the Comanche Story Hour will be held June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Comanche Public Library.
It was another meeting for two women on the city council we have made history in the town of Comanche.
Monday May 27, 2019 Club Secretary Ronnie Clifton and the Comanche Noon Lions Club will host a Memorial Day Program at the front entrance of Comanche High School. The program will begin at 10:00 A.M.
On May 2-3 the Texas Police Chiefs Association conducted an on-site visit of the Comanche Police Department. The team that conducted the visit was headed by a chief of police from the Metroplex and they audited our department on compliance with the 168 “Best Practice” standards required by t…
The annual charity softball game between the Comanche Law Enforcement and Comanche Volunteer Fire Department will be June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Comanche City Park ball fields. All the money raised will go towards the Comanche Youth Council to help keep youth activities going for our area youth.
This year, the foundation set a goal to reach $40,000 dollars in support of new and innovative learning projects and scholarships to support the students and staff at CISD. The foundation believes that there is no greater asset to our society than our young people; and, attached to that, are…
Comanche Early Childhood Center celebrated the area’s western heritage and cowboys and cowgirls during Rodeo Week! A great time was had with their rodeo helpers. The children got to rope, ride barrels and talk to these real cowboys and cowgirls. The children were also presented with a folder…
Thanks to all that attended the Comanche County Historical Museum’s Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon! Museum Board member David Gore welcomed Sid Clayton and his wife of over 60 years and mother to his children, Peggy Clayton. Over 250 people enjoyed the great food and desserts with co-president…
By Rachel Hilliard
The City of Comanche reports a sales tax rebate decrease for May. The net payment for May 2019 is $79,063.62, down 0.59% compared to the payment the prior year of $79,536.55. The payment to the City of Comanche year to date is $359,067.44. Last year at this time it was $357,441.89, down 0.45…
Get your boots on for the Comanche Junior Rodeo this Friday and Saturday at the Blanket Rodeo Grounds on Hwy 377 West. The rodeo starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Comanche County Historical Society & Museum, Inc. is pleased to announce the Annual Mother’s Day Fund Raiser on Sunday, May 12th. The new location will be at Reunion Center, 111 S. Austin (just across from the drive-in at Spirit of Texas Bank). The luncheon will feature a delightful …
The Comanche County Republican Party meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16th at Mattdaddy’s Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. The group is needing precinct chairs for Comanche County and is urging citizens to consider applying. The special guest speaker will be Comanche County Judge Stephanie L. D…
The Democrats of Comanche County will hold an organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority’s meeting room at 404 E Cedar Street, Comanche, Texas.
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