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JANUARY
Sherman Sides and Gary “Corky”
Underwood filed to run for Comanche County Commissioner in
Precincts 3 and 1, respectively. (Both would win in the November
elections.)
A fire, which escaped from a
concrete-lined cistern pit, threatened the homes of Peter and
Susie Fagan, Paul and Susie Fagan and Autry and Peggy Andress.
It was noted that 2007 was the second
wettest year in Proctor Lake records.
“Smash and grab” burglars hit the
Lone Star Shell convenience store in the early morning hours
taking cigarettes, mostly Marlboros.
Ernie Casbeer announced his candidacy
for State Representative, District 59.
Alexis McGrath’s Exotic heifer was
tops at the Comanche County Livestock Show.
Will Dickey’s Cross barrow was tops
at the Comanche County Livestock Show.
David Rogers announced his candidacy
for County Commissioner, Precinct 1.
Craig Willingham was sworn-in as the
new county attorney.
Vandals hit the DeLeon cemetery,
damaging or destroying more than 30 monuments and markers.
Several DeLeon residents attended a
MUFON (Mutual U.F.O. Network) press conference in Dublin after
unusual lights were seen in the skies over Erath and Comanche
County.
Donna Turnbow was featured as one of
DeLeon’s two new female police officers.
What became known as the Jakehammon
fire destroyed hundreds of acres and at least one home, that of
Betty and Harold Lewis, near the intersection of Comanche, Erath
and Eastland counties on several county roads and Highway 2156.
Lisa Nowlin was named Woman of the
Year at the DeLeon Chamber Banquet. Delbert Turner was named Man
of the Year. Comanche County Telephone and Mid-Tex Cellular were
named Business of the Year. And Katie Thorp was presented the
Golden Deeds Award in recognition of her efforts to help her
fellow senior citizens.
Heather Harding was introduced as one
of DeLeon’s new female police officers.
FEBRUARY
A Comanche County Medical Center
audit showed the first annual profit.
Heath Matteson was named Fireman of
the Year during the annual Firemen’s Appreciation Banquet hosted
by the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce. Chief Doyle Rone
presented the award. Rone, representing the fire department,
also accepted a check from Women’s Division representative Ruby
Park for $500.
DeLeon High School student Paige
Sanders, 15, died in a 4-wheeler accident.
A dance and bake sale were held at
the City Hall for Dora Rangel, a city employee who had been
hospitalized after a sudden illness and was unable to return to
work for several months.
Pauline Villarreal filed for DeLeon
City Council Place 2.
Council members voted to re-hire
Public Works Administrator Rob Duncan who had resigned several
weeks earlier.
Council members voted to accept the
resignation of DeLeon Police Officer Donna Turnbow.
Lee Childers filed for Place 1 on the
DeLeon City Council.
Zachary Paul announced his decision
to run for a place on the DeLeon School Board.
Chief Ralph Dickey investigated
reports of vandalism at the old Katy Depot and nearby Comanche
County Tractor.
An unoccupied house on CR 553 north
of Desdemona was destroyed by fire.
MARCH
A large hay and pasture fire
(actually occurred on Feb. 28) originated on CR 486 with units
from 15 area fire departments responding, including DeLeon.
Marion Quade filed for City Council
Place 2.
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