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By Jerry Morgan, Reporter

COMANCHE -- Another long agenda, consisting primarily of non-controversial items, awaited the Comanche County Commissioners Court on Monday, September 10.

The most controversial item involved whether construction and development permits will be required in order to keep the county qualified for participation in federal flood insurance and flood disaster relief programs.

Judge James Arthur chaired the meeting. All four Commissioners, Garry Steele, Kenneth Feist, Bobby Schuman and Jimmy Dale Johnson, listed in Precincts order, were present.  >>Story<<

Marion Quade filed to run for DeLeon City Council, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman Benny Morris.

“I really love living in DeLeon,” Quade said. “I can’t imagine living in a big city again.

“I’ve been on the security staff at Tarleton State University for almost six years. I am a control center operator, which involves monitoring all activities and security systems in the University. I am the senior dispatcher for the TSU police.

“I’m married (for 17 years) to John Quade, the manager at Pate’s Hardware. I have two grown daughters and two granddaughters who are the apple of my eye.

“My background is law enforcement. I spent 10 years with the Fort Worth Police Department. I’ve always had some type of job that worked with the public. I like people. I’m also very pro-police and fire services.

“I want to do what I can to further the growth of DeLeon. I would appreciate your vote.”

The DeLeon Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday evening, September 10, for their regular monthly meeting.

The meeting began with a short “Meet & Greet” reception with all new staff members of the district. The Board members were introduced and then time was spent with the trustees getting to know the newest members of the DISD faculty and staff.

The meeting was called to order by Board president Lisa Nowlin at 5:35 p.m. The consent agenda was reviewed by the administration with the Board.   >>Full Report<<

By Jerry Morgan, Reporter

DeLeon Police Corporal Robert Kluge turned in his resignation to Chief Ralph Dickey late Saturday, September 8. Kluge is reported to have resigned to pursue work outside of law enforcement.

Chief Dickey read from the standard report filed with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education regarding the resignation in which he reported that Kluge left the Deleon PD in “good standing.”

Dickey added that Kluge had been under no pressure to resign and that his departure left the Police Department very short-handed.

In addition to Chief Dickey, Sergeant Dustin Paulsen and Officer Ben Rowell make up the DeLeon PD.
Chief Dickey stated that Ben Rowell will be trained to handle the Department’s drug-sniffing canine.

Dickey said that applications for the already vacant police officer position are coming in slowly. He added that many higher paying law enforcement positions are currently available in urban and suburban areas and that it is difficult for small towns to keep their police departments fully staffed.

Consideration of employee Robert Kluge, possibly in executive session, was a Monday addition to the Thursday, September 13, DeLeon City Council meeting agenda.

By Laura Kestner, Editor

It could be one of DeLeon’s best-kept secrets. Each Monday night, at 7 p.m., the DeLeon City Hall auditorium is alive with music and laughter as the “Dance Band” hosts yet another Monday night dance.

Although it was known for years as the “Senior Citizen Dance” -- and still attracts mostly seniors -- dance organizer Gene Williams said that people of any age are welcome.

“Everybody’s welcome,” Williams said. “And if you don’t have a partner, just come on. A lot of single people come.” When asked about the people who may be reluctant because they’re not polished dancers, Williams said, “Come on, we’ll teach you.”

Williams, a Dublin resident, and his wife of 50 years, Quata, have run the DeLeon dance for the past six years. Williams began his professional music career in 1959 with a gig at the Cowtown Jubilee in Fort Worth.  >>Full Story<<

By Tim White, Sports Editor

Hico - The DeLeon Bearcat football team struggled against a larger 2-A school, Hico last Friday night in a 41-0 defeat, loosing two starters from injuries in the first quarter. The Cats fell behind as the Tigers scored early and often.

Chance Singleton and Hunter Golden went out of the game with injuries and did not return.

“It was just not our night. It was a hard night losing two starters,” said Bearcat head coach John Ward. “But, we are going to stay positive and use this game as a stepping stone to get better.  >>Full Story & Picture<<

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