Brenda Dickey , District Clerk, was presented with the following fourteen indictments returned by the Comanche County Grand Jury on October 1, 2019:
Comanche County Commissioner Sherman L. Sides was honored on Oct. 9 for his completion of a voluntary advanced course on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum.
Our September demonstrator, Western Artist Doug Prine, had to cancel because he was in Missouri visiting a long time art mentor and friend whose health was failing. He has agreed to demonstrate for us at our October 22 meeting.
October 8, 2019
The 2019-2020 Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15th, 2019 – December 7th, 2019 for a January 1st, 2020 effective date.
The second book in the Moccasin Rock series (Sheriff Eli Calhoun’s story) is now available for purchase on Amazon, paperback and ebook only. No hardback or audio. The author is Laura Conner Kestner.
On Saturday, October 12 a one car wreck occurred at 1:15 p.m. on U.S. Hwy 377/67 3.4 miles east of Comanche. Salvador Sanchez, 61 of Comanche was driving a 1991 Mazada B2200 car and lost control while driving west on U.S. Hwy 377/67. The vehicle went off the north side of the roadway and whi…
Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche will be the setting for a marker unveiling on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. The marker is being placed by the Comanche County Historical Museum on a grave of two young girls murdered in the late 1800’s. The public is invited to attend this unveiling on Saturd…
From Comanche Roping Club
The Comanche County Art Association hosted the Art Show and Sale at the Comanche Community Center, along with the Photography Exhibit. The Art Association has several volunteers that work tirelessly to put on this show. The beautiful art and the air conditioned building makes it quite the po…
CCMC Hospital Volunteers met October 1, 2019. President Strong called the meeting to order and Rich Lows opened with prayer. Nancy Reynolds read the minutes of the September meeting and Gerald Reynolds gave the Treasurer’s Report.
The Democrats of Comanche County will meet Monday, October 14, 2019, 6:30 p.m., at First National Bank, 809 N. Texas Street, De Leon.
The Comanche County Republican Party will meet on Thursday. October 17 at Matt Daddy’s on the square in Comanche. If you plan to eat, come at 11:30. The meeting will begin at noon.
Ed Millwee, Sipe Springs Volunteer Fire Chief, was honored Monday, September 30, 2019 for 30 years of service. He is a founding member of the department and became chief in 2003. Under his leadership, the department has seen many advancements including a new station and the first brand new f…
The Comanche County Cowboy Church (4C) will be hosting a special country gospel music celebration featuring Tommy Horton on Sunday, October 13 at 9:30 am at their church next to the Comanche Roping Arena on Highway 377. All are welcome to attend!
Millions of youth, their parents, and local adult leaders join together this week to celebrate one of America’s most outstanding organizations, 4-H Club.
Another Pow-Wow is in the books here in Comanche. It was a fantastic crowd out at the Comanche City Park last Saturday and Sunday. The combined attendance for both days was over 6,500. There were 22 food vendors and 100 vendor booths set up for people to enjoy.
Tuesday, October 1st, at the Texas State Capital building south steps there was a celebration marking the 100th year of the pecan tree being the State Tree of Texas. This was planned to be in advance of the pecan harvest and should bring attention to pecans – the best nut in the world. The e…
A note from the Voter Registrar’s Office
The Bosque River Chapter of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas will gather in Dublin at the Dublin Historical Museum located at 116 West Blackjack Street on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM for a tour of the museum led by chapter member Mary Yantis. Dublin was founded in 1854 and the …
The Best of Show Pickup went to Frank Carvill. Best of Show Car went to Ron Bledekamp. Best of Show Motorcycle went to Ray Pesina.
Several weeks ago the Comanche County Historical Museum announced the intent to purchase a marker for a long time neglected grave at Oakwood Cemetery.
In order to vote in the November constitutional amendment election, you must register to vote by Monday, October 7, 2019.
East Side Baptist Church will be sponsoring a Good News Bible Conference on Sunday, October 6th through Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. nightly.
The Comanche County Retired School Employees will hold its next meeting on October 8 at Prado’s Café in DeLeon at 11:30. (Please note the new time and place). The speaker will be Kristy Taylor who will discuss recent developments in Comanche. Please mark your calendar to attend this importan…
Taylor’s Chapel Homecoming is this Sunday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon cutting at new Comanche Electric Cooperative building at 349 Industrial Boulevard, Comanche on Monday, September 30. An open house was also held. The Comanche Boy Scouts started the day with a flag raising ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The ribbon cutting was held 10:30 a.m. followed by a hot …
The City of Gustine is currently in the process of replacing one of their original metal water tanks with a new fiberglass water tank.
The Comanche County Healthcare Foundation hosted another very successful fundraiser with a large crowd at Evans Farms in Proctor, Saturday night.
Who likes FREE? The 38th Annual Comanche County Pow Wow will be held this weekend at the Comanche CIty Park in Comanche Texas on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday September 29, 2019. And, even though admission is $5 per person, this year there are several activities, shows and events inside …
On September 17, the Comanche County Art Association met for the first meeting of the 2019-2020 year. June Musick from Brownwood did a demo of pen and ink and talked to us about various types of pens, inks, and papers. She passed out Bristol board and let everyone experiment with the various…
When it comes to your Medicare, it can be easy to become overwhelmed, but out certified local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Benefits Counselors make it easy and convenient.
The Iota Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma began its current calendar of programs on September 16. Susan Stepp treated members to a slide show of the Texas State Organization convention held in Arlington in June. The state theme of this biennium will be “You Are the Key.” President Jenny …
Mt. Pleasant to host Revival
Sul Ross and former Comanche ISD student Weston Conine served as an extra in the filming of the PBS Documentary Povenir, Texas.
San Angelo, TX -- Today, Jon Mark Hogg, a San Angelo attorney and former City Councilman, officially kicked off his campaign for Congress in Texas’ 11th Congressional District.
The 38th Annual Dudley Bros. Bull Sale is next Thursday, October 3 at the Dudley Sale Barn located on Highway 67/377.
Prior to the September 13, 2019 Commissioners Court Meeting Sheriff Jeff Lambert submitted a letter of resignation as the Sheriff of Comanche County to the County Judge on September 10, 2019. The resignation is to be effective October 31, 2019.
The 14th Annual Comanche County Medical Center Foundation Fundraiser is set for Saturday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Evans Sale Barn near Proctor.
Comanche County Democrats met
Two employees of Comanche County Medical Center have been selected in a drawing of outstanding workers at the medical center to receive free tickets to the CCMC Foundation fundraiser this Saturday night.
The Comanche Study Club met at the Comanche Elementary School in Sharon Dollins’ Computer Lab on Thursday, September 12 at 4 pm. Wilma Fleming, Kris Stephens, Misti Till and Sharon Dollins serving as hostesses. Josh Deal, president of the Comanche Educational Foundation, was the speaker for …
The City of Comanche reports a sales tax rebate increase for September. The net payment for September 2019 is $80,404.07, up 23.77% compared to the payment the prior year of $64,962.05. The payment to the City of Comanche year to date is $653,002.23. Last year at this time it was $644,679.16.
The rematch of the renewed football rivalry will take place in De Leon, Texas this Friday at 7:30 P.M.
9/11 Presentation and dinner was held last Wednesday at the Comanche County Medical Center for all first responders in Comanche County and surrounding area. There was a big crowd on hand, as we all remember that tragic day on September 11, 2001.
Odessa, Texas – Dr. Richard Bartlett, a family doctor in West Texas, announced his candidacy for the open seat in Texas’ 11th Congressional District today at the Presidential Archives and Leadership Library.
We are less than a month away from 38th Annual Comanche County Pow Wow 2019! Join the Comanche community on September 28 - 29 to celebrate heritage, family, and fun at the Comanche City Park. This two day event will have a variety of free entertainment, competitions, food and vendors. Grab y…
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