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By Jerry Morgan, Reporter
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COMANCHE -- Voting on the board members
of the Comanche Central Appraisal District, banning the sale of aerial
fireworks for the Christmas and New Year holiday season, accounting
for FEMA and Certificate of Obligation revenues and approving a draft
Floodplain Permitting process were some of the more notable matters
that were considered and acted upon in Commissioners Court on Monday.
Judge James Arthur presided at the
December 10 regular meeting with Commissioners Garry Steele, Kenneth
Feist, Bobby Schuman and Jimmy Dale Johnson attending. Other county
officials present and participating included County Clerk Ruby Lesley,
County Auditor Joey Boswell, County Sheriff Jeff Lambert, County
Treasurer Billy Ruth Rust, Chief Deputy Chris Pounds and County
Emergency Services Coordinator Ray Helberg and his assistant Trish
Grimshaw. >>Full Story<< |
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 E.D.
Dock Green has filed for the Precinct 1 Commissioner post in the
Democratic primary.
Green has lived in Comanche County
most of his life. He is a 1977 graduate of Comanche
High School and a 1987 graduate of Tarleton State University
majoring in mechanized agriculture. He is married with four
children and three grandchildren. He lives in Sipe Springs and is
active in the community, including the Volunteer Fire Department.
Green states, “I have been mostly
self-employed, engaged in welding, construction, heavy equipment
operation, trucking, farming and ranching. I intend to to the best
job for my precinct possible with the assets available, and to
make the best decisions possible with the information available. I
would appreciate your support, but please vote.” |
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 Comanche
County Tax Assessor-Collector Gay H. Green is seeking re-election
in the Democratic Primary election.
Mrs. Green has been employed in the
Comanche County tax office since 1970 and has served for six terms
as Tax Assessor-Collector since 1981.
Mrs. Green, a Gustine area resident,
states, “I enjoy this job and enjoy serving the public. I would
appreciate your support on March 4 in the primary election.” |
By Laura Kestner, Editor
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The Middle Trinity Water Conservation
District board of directors met in regular session, Thursday,
December 6, at the Dublin City Council chambers with members Fred
Parker, Jerry Fronterhouse, George Bingham, Jerry Hinshaw and Ed
Dittfurth present. Vice Chairman Bingham presided in Chairman
Rodney Stephens’ absence. Also present were MTGCD general manager
Joe Cooper, administrative assistant Sharon Mainord, and field
technician Wes Burris. >>Full Story<< |
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The first day for a candidate to announce
their intention to run for local office in 2008 was December 3, 2007.
Individuals interested in running for local office have until January
2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to file an application for a place on the March
4, 2008 Primary Ballot.
Perspective candidates are encouraged to
contact their party’s County Chair. Democratic candidates should
contact Era Schwartz at 325-356-2448. Applications may also be mailed
1360 CR 404. The filing fee is to accompany the application. >>Full Story<< |
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VISIT
WITH SANTA. Little Makaria-Grace Litke, 3, was one of the
first (of many) children to sit on Santa’s lap during the Country
Christmas celebration at City Hall last Friday night. Makaria-Grace
is the daughter of Geoff and Karee Litke of DeLeon. |
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EXTENSION OUTREACH LUNCHEON. The Comanche County branch of the
Texas Cooperative Extension Service held its annual Outreach
Luncheon at the Comanche Community Center on Monday, December 10.
A wide cross section of county officials, business, agricultural
and governmental leaders were invited and present. County Agent
Whit Weems, in the center of the photo, is seen introducing Jay
Bragg, with the Brazos River Authority, seen standing on the
right. Bragg gave a brief overview of the TMDL & watershed
protection plan for the Leon River segment between Proctor Lake
and Lake Belton. He will be heading an effort by affected
landowners and area officials and citizens to develop a plan that
will bring that segment of the river in compliance with EPA clean
water standards. Whit Weems is also involved in that effort as it
involves Comanche County. Weems also announced that his office
will be conducting small grains trials in the county in the coming
year and continues working with the predator control program. |
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