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.
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…
June 10, 2019
CCMC Hospital Volunteers met June 4, 2019 in the hospital cafeteria meeting room. President Strong called the meeting to order. Nancy Reynolds read the minutes of the May meeting and Gerald Reynolds gave the Treasurer’s report. Volunteer hours for DeLeon were 73 and Comanche 75.
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…
The Comanche Republican Party’s meeting will be held at Matt Daddy’s Restaurant across from the Comanche County Courthouse at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.
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.
At the May meeting of the Iota Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma members enjoyed a banquet catered by Sister 2 Sister. Activities included a ceremony commemorating the founders of the organization and a celebration recognizing Iota Upsilon’s 45th and Delta Kappa Gamma’s 90th birthdays. Ot…
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…
$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…
While on duty working traffic enforcement in Brown County, a Trooper noticed motor vehicle tracks in the ditch at the intersection of FM 45 and US 377.
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,
The 75th Anniversary of D-Day is Thursday, June 6 as we remember this momentous event in 1944 and the men who gave their lives at this history-changing battle that liberated France from Nazi occupation and led to the demise of Adolph Hitler during World War II.
Both the Comanche Rodeo and the Rodeo Parade are set for this weekend. This is the 78th year keeping the tradition alive.
The Democrats of Comanche County will meet Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. in the community room of First National Bank, 809 N. Texas Street, De Leon, Texas. Our program will be the first in a series of reports about the many Democratic presidential candidates.
May 28, 2019
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 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:
By Jo Ann Hohertz, Chief Appraiser, Comanche Central Appraisal District
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.
A Missouri State University’s Animal Science Class visited Dudley Bros. in Comanche County on their statewide tour Wednesday, May 22. The students judged a pen of Bull Sale bulls and critiqued several young Herd Sire prospects.
Jones celebrates 100th birthday
By Amanda DeAx
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…
The art collection of the late DeLeonian Lillian Cogburn Price has a new home at the DeLeon Area Historical Museum, and a showing of the art, entitled “The Happy Times: Tales of Early Life on a Central Texas Farm, 1906-1912” is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the museum in downtown…
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…
By Wesley Holley
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT MEETING May 13, 2019
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.
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.
The 59th Annual Gustine Rodeo would proudly like to announce Mr. Rick Stephens as it’s Grand Marshal. Mr. Stephens has lived in Comanche County all his life. His family has farmed and ranched the area for over a hundred years. Mr. Stephens graduated from Hamilton ISD in 1969. He then attende…
From Texas Standard
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.
Gustine Homecoming Queen
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…
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…
Tuesday, May 21st, all Comanche County 4-H members are invited to a meeting and potluck dinner. The meeting will be held at the Comanche Elementary Cafeteria at 7PM. Bring in your favorite dish and come learn about some of the changes we will see for next year. The public is welcome to come …
Art/ Photo Contest
There will be a tent revival at Emmanuel Baptist at 304 East Main Street in Gustine on May 26th through the 29th with services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Comanche Boy Scout Troop 67 led by Scoutmaster Brent McDonald and Assistant Scoutmaster Eddie Cox met for their annual Court of Honor on Tuesday, May 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Comanche. A Court of Honor is a formal recognition with families, friends and the public in atte…
CASA in the Heart of Texas will be holding a CASA 101: Information Session for any and all interested in learning more about Court Appointed Special Advocates and the work they do with and on behalf of children in the CPS/foster care system next Thursday, May 23rd. The meeting will be held a…
CCMC Hospital Volunteers met May 7, 2019 in the hospital cafeteria meeting room. President Strong called the meeting to order and Rich Lows opened with prayer. Nancy Reynolds read the minutes of the April meeting and Gerald Reynolds gave the Treasurer's report.
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 …
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