Comanche County News
On July 29, 2020 there are 4 new active Covid-19 cases. Our Local Health Authorities were able to clear 14 of our previous cases from isolation. This brings our total positive cases for Comanche County to 227 with 46 of those cases currently active throughout Comanche County.
The Comanche Market will be held this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors will be setup on the Comanche Square on Saturday, August 1. There will be COVID-19 precautions in place including extra space between booths and asking visitors and vendors to please practice social distancing.
On the night of July 21st, 2020 a theft occurred at a cabin in the 5900 block of Hwy 6, in De Leon. The suspect or suspects removed several firearms from a gun safe located in the cabin.
The Democrats of Comanche County met online on Monday, July 20, 2020 with Clayton Tucker, candidate for the Texas Senate, District 24. Tucker is a fifth-generation Texan, who grew up on a ranch and now lives in Lampasas.
As of July 28, 2020 there are currently 56 active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Comanche County based on information from the Comanche County Judge’s office. This time last week there were 119 active cases. The number of county residents cleared from COVID-19 after isolation is 165 and 2,4…
There has been a buzz about unsolicited mailings from China in the news lately. The reports are of plant seeds and jewelry that have been mailed throughout the country. Unfortunately Comanche County is not immune.
As of July 28, 2020 there are currently 56 active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Comanche County based on information from the Comanche County Judge’s office. This time last week there were 119 active cases. The number of county residents cleared from COVID-19 after isolation is 165 and 2,4…
The Democrats of Comanche County met online on Monday, July 20, 2020 with Clayton Tucker, candidate for the Texas Senate, District 24. Tucker is a fifth-generation Texan, who grew up on a ranch and now lives in Lampasas.
July 25, 2020 5:30PM The Comanche County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 2900 Block of Hwy 2921 in the Oliver Springs Community of Northern Comanche County. It was reported that there were three deceased individuals at the location and the caller was admitting to shooting them.
On July 23, 2020 5 new active Covid-19 cases have been added to our totals. Also, our hospitalizations increased by 2. Our Local Health Authorities were able to clear 11 of our previous cases from isolation. This brings our total positive cases for Comanche County to 199 with 82 of those cas…
What does the word essential mean to you? Before the pandemic most of us had a very different version of what “essential” meant. Ideas such as water, food or a roof over our head would have easily come to mind. Today learning to cope with what is becoming the new normal the word takes on a w…
Hope Masonic Lodge #481 had an installation of new officer on July 9, 2020 for the new Masonic year. The new officer are Worshipful Master Joshua Yancey, Senior Warden, Dan Woods, Junior Warden Adolph Ortiz, Senior Deacon Jack Bartlett, Junior Deacon John Lumpkin, Tyler Ray Williams, Treasur…
Cahlen Cheatham, the newest Student Regent for The Texas A&M University System, was administered his oath of office on July 10, 2020. Cahlen Cheatham is a first-generation college student and double major pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Economics at Tarleton Sta…
For a staycation visit Downing! Aline Quenon of Azle, Texas contacted our offices about a renewal for The Comanche Chief. She is 93 and was originally from Downing, Texas. Downing, on State Highway 16 ten miles northeast of Comanche in northern Comanche County, was founded in the early 1880s…
Comet Neowise over Comanche County: Randy Day went out to PAR Country Club on Monday, July 20 and captured this picture of the Comet Neowise. The windmill is the Texas-painted one just past the entrance at PAR. The location of Comet Neowise from July 20 to 26: face northwest, just after sun…
July 20, 2020 Comanche County, Texas, from the Comanche County Judge’s office, the county has a total of 119 active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as of July 20. There have been 187 residents that have tested positive since March 28, 2020 and 66 residents have been cleared after isolation. An…
July 16, 2020 The Comanche County Sheriff's Office was notified that an employee has tested positive for COVID 19. The exposure to the employee was a result of contact outside of the agency. The employee has been in isolation and there was limited exposure to other employees and nonresidents…
A wildland fire started on July 14, 2020 on CR 328 on the Double B River Ranch with Comanche VFD, Gustine VFD and a tender from Proctor VFD. The fire was thought to be started by electric line on the ranch.
Spirit of Texas Bank once again encourages the Comanche Community to fill the bus. This is a great opportunity to support some kids that might need a little help to get a great start to a new school year!
Smoke from over 2,500 acre wildfire moves into Comanche County. The massive wildfire west of Goldthwaite, Texas near the Regency Bridge has burned up over 2,500 acres. Some parts of Comanche County saw the smoke and could smell it Tuesday afternoon on July 14, 2020.
In Comanche County for the Republican State Representative District Representative 59 election between incumbent J.D. Sheffield and Shelby Slawson, Slawson tallied 944 votes to Sheffield’s 479 votes. Slawson looks to win the runoff with 9,784 votes to Sheffield’s 6,114 total in the July 14 P…
By Grace Everhart, Comanche County Tax Assessor-Collector
In Comanche County for the Republican State Representative District Representative 59 election between incumbent J.D. Sheffield and Shelby Slawson, Slawson tallied 944 votes to Sheffield’s 479 votes. Slawson looks to win the runoff with 9,784 votes to Sheffield’s 6,114 total in the July 14 P…
On July 11, 2020 Comanche County, Texas Judge Stephanie L. Davis received notification that two county employees that work in the Comanche County Courthouse tested positive for COVID-19. The employees have not been at work and have been isolated at home since onset of symptoms, Thursday, Jul…
Using the 2010 Census population of Comanche County, Texas which was 13,974 residents.
During the week of July 4th 2020 several thefts have occurred at various residences in Gustine. Items ranging from portable fuel cans to towing equipment have been stolen from garages and outbuildings in the area. It is believed that the thefts occurred between the hours of 10:00 PM and 2:00AM.
July 2, 2020 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving may…
On election day Precinct #1 - Comanche, Precinct #2 - Comanche, Precinct #4 - Soda Springs, Precinct #5 - Comanche, Precinct #6 - Gustine, Precinct #7 - Gustine, Precinct #9 - Lamkin, Precinct #10 - Proctor, Precinct #15 - Sidney and Precinct #16 - Beattie will vote at the Comanche Community…
July 2, 2020 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving may…
June 30, 2020, Comanche County Local Health Authorities report 8 new Covid-19 cases for Comanche County on June 30, 2020. This brings our total positive cases to 31, with 17 of those cases currently active and 1 hospitalized.
June 26, 2020 Important information: what executive order no. GA-28 issued by Governor Greg Abbott on 6-26-2020 means for Comanche County, Texas.
Early voting began on June 29, 2020 and ends on July 10, 2020. Early voting will be conducted for 12 hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 29 and July 10, 2020.
It isn’t often that a miracle happens that we can report. Though we are still working through and learning facts about the incident. It is with a joyous heart to report that the missing person was located alive about 7:45 pm today, June 29, 2020.
On June 29th 2020 a vehicle parked on Hwy 16 near CR 408 had its catalytic convertor stolen from the vehicle.
June 26, 2020 Important information: what executive order no. GA-28 issued by Governor Greg Abbott on 6-26-2020 means for Comanche County, Texas.
The Doss Knight Foundation/ TexasBank generously made a $5,000 donation to the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured left to right, Juvenal Sierra, TexasBank, Comanche Branch President, Steven Gillette, CVFD Fire Chief, John May, TexasBank Comanche Branch Vice-President.
The Primary Runoff Election for the Republican and Democratic Elections will be held on July 14, 2020. If you are not already registered to vote you must be registered by June 15, 2020. Call the Voter Registrar, Grace Everhart, to register to vote or you may register on line at www.votetexas.gov .
Hometown, by definition is a place of one’s birth or where you grew up, and whether you are originally from here or are just visiting, I think that Comanche is a great place to be. With all of the unrest in the world right now, we are all just searching for a nice place to stay, play, and sp…
The tax deadline for 2019 taxes has been extended to July 15. IRS Certified volunteers will again be assisting with free Income tax preparation on each Thursday, June 18 through July 9, at the Comanche Housing Authority, at 419 Lindsey Drive, in Comanche. Hours will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p…
This Spring, the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) published statistics from fiscal year 2019. For the three counties that CASA in the Heart of Texas serves (Brown, Comanche, and Mills), there were 112 children removed from their homes and placed in the conservatorship of D…
During the week of June 1st, 2020 a theft occurred at a business located in the 7000 Blk of US 67, in Comanche TX. The items stolen from the property were an air compressor and several tool boxes.
The views from Lake Proctor this weekend. Proctor Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir along the Leon River located in Comanche County. Proctor Lake Dam and the reservoir are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1963, and serves t…
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