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COMPLIMENTARY | WINTER 2022 ISSUE HOMETOWN LIVING AT ITS BEST AN AWARD WINNING PATH, TO A COMANCHE COUNTY FUTURE Judge Davis is planting seeds to grow Comanche County P. 16 COMANCHE COUNTY RAINBOW ROOM A Ray of Hope in Comanche County P. 26 Shuga Pops is more then a Sweet Shop. p. 32 YOU Sweet" "You are What You Eat, So Eat Something YOU Sweet"
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contents CCL | WINTER 2022 ISSUE Comanche Public Library Leaving A Legacy That Blessed The Community
An Award Winning Path, To Comanche County Future Judge Davis is Planting Seeds to Grow Comanche County
Comanche County Rainbow Room Providing A Ray of Hope to the Community BY
YOU: You Are What You Eat, So Eat Something Sweet Shuga Pops is More Than A Sweet Shop BY
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CONNIE LEWIS LEONARD

Small Town, Big Heart

Throughout the last several years this town and this community have bound together to endure. When you could have hunkered down and shut out the world, instead, you chose to open new stores, reinvest in community spaces, look towards the future and create bright horizons. You chose to create something you were proud of… and it shows!

The future is bright for Comanche County and each and every individual in this area should be proud of the town you are.

Inside these pages, my hope is that you would feel that pride, that you would read story after story about what YOUR community, your town, your people are doing. My hope is that you would be encouraged to keep going, to keep pursuing those dreams and goals, that you would endure the ups and downs and that you would lean on one another. Comanche County is stronger together, as you have proven time and time again, and you’re just getting started!

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“These ideas are the seeds to grow Comanche County into an even more desirable place to live and raise a family.”

“To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace and be happy.”

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Purchase a print of your favorite photograph or let us know what you think of our work. EMAIL US INFO@COMANCHECOUNTYLIVING.COM LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? Beth and Dennis Whitsell are making Comanche County a sweet place to live. See pg. 32 Photo By: Chelsea Renay Photography ABOUT THE COVER Contact us at info@comanchecountyliving.com or call 325.370.9509 WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! BE A PART OF COMANCHE COUNTY LIVING! Advertise your business in Comanche County Living. We also welcome story ideas. PUBLISHER GreenFox Marketing Solutions CEO Eric Wilkins MANAGING EDITOR Kelsey Wallen ART DIRECTOR Chad Boyd CONTRIBUTING Connie Lewis Leonard WRITERS Meg Arlen Peggy Purser Freeman Rick Mauch S.A. Jones PHOTOGRAPHERS Chelsea Renay Photography MC Squared Photography Comanche County Living© is published by GreenFox Marketing Solutions. 325.370.9509 All rights reserved. Copies or reproduction of this publication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without expressed written authorization from the publisher. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. Advertising is subject to omission, errors, and other changes without notice. CEO Eric Wilkins MANAGING EDITOR Kelsey Wallen PROJECT MANAGER Michelle Cooper WEB DIRECTOR Ryan Stafford ART DIRECTOR Chad Boyd GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jessica Spuhler SOCIAL MEDIA Jordan Porter HOMETOWN LIVING AT ITS BEST 5
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COMANCHE PUBLIC LIBRARY

New Staff and New Resources

The programs and events have had to change a bit over the last year, however these are creative ladies.

Comanche Public Library (CPL) lost one of its best resources last year—Ms. Hollis McCright. After spending seven years as director, updating the collection, and overseeing a huge remodel, Ms. Hollis retired, leaving a legacy that blessed the community. Deborah Hanson became the director. Her knowledge and life experience, along with her staff, stepped up to meet the needs of the public library.

Since June of this year, Deborah Hanson has served as director for the CPL. Hired in May of 2020

as a library assistant, Ms. Deborah shared with me her assessments and plans as director.

“It was a privilege to work under Hollis McCright’s directorship and I’m excited for the opportunity I have been given to carry on the legacy of our library. Both librarians before me accomplished such amazing things here, I can only build on their huge accomplishments, which have set me on a path for success.”

As the director, Ms. Deborah is excited about future plans. “At this time, we are adding the final touches to a pocket park. It’s quite lovely, creatingspaces outdoors for any outdoor events. Also, we are working to create our Young Adult section.

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Words by Peggy Purser Freeman | Photos Provided by Chelsea Renay Photography Ms. Hollis retired, leaving a legacy that blessed the community.
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Our plan is to create an area that is visibly enticing to young adults. Due to space issues, it will be small, but a space where teens can study, game, or just retreat with a good book.”

Ms. Deborah lived in a number of cities in various states, before moving to Comanche. Most recently she lived in the Houston area.

“I’m definitely a "newbie" to Comanche County since I moved here in September of 2016. However, I already love the close community here. It's like one big family. Taylor and Tammy have been wonderful additions to our staff. They are both friendly and ready to meet the reading and resources needs of the community. We all enjoy our daily interactions with wonderful patrons.”

In November of last year, Tammy Boswell joined the CPL staff. Before Comanche, Ms. Tammy lived in Midland and then Lake Brownwood where she met her new husband. “Even though I recently moved to the area, I feel at home. My husband, Joey Boswell, has been the County Auditor since 1986.” Tammy primarily coordinates the Inter-library Loan requests and the Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction sections. Her personal favorite books are mysteries by authors John Grisham and Clive Cussler. If you need help with genealogy reference questions, Ms. Tammy is your go-to person.

Taylor Fritts came to the library at the end of June this year. Taylor jumped right into the middle of all CPL projects. She brings a much-needed tech-savvy addition to the staff and a huge benefit for the community.

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“I primarily handle the Children's, Juvenile, and Young Adult sections, plus technology reference questions,” Taylor said. “My go-to books include for the young ones, books like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and of course , Splat the Cat. In the juvenile section, I like Spiderwick Chronicles and the Dear America series. For young adults, we are currently working on expanding this collection, including Divergent Series, City of Bones, and Shadow of Bones Netflix series.”

If you want any suggestions on your next read or need help with research, Tammy and Taylor have cross-trained in all areas and can assist all patrons with any needs.

The programs and events have had to change a bit over the last year. However, Ms. Deborah and her staff are creative.

“We were grateful to be able to conduct our Summer Reading program in June, with as many as 97 children in attendance. It was terrific fun. The children enjoyed it and we had a blast. Community volunteers involved in this event included Comanche Study Club members, teachers, and teen volunteers.

It was definitely a group effort and very successful.”

Ms. Deborah has worked extensively with children in the educational world. “Giving the community access to lifelong education is important to me. This is a marvelous school district and I hope that we can reinforce what they are teaching. We have several retired teachers on our board who are passionate about learning and literacy. I’m thrilled that we’re able to glean from their knowledge.”

For those able to come into the library, CPL offers AWE an early literacy game station. These three units offer quite a few learning games that cover various subjects. “The children love the games and home-schooling parents often utilize them.”

The CPL staff are in the process of organizing an online Story Time for the wee ones. “We will have a story, song, poem, and craft.” Ms. Deborah explained how this process will work. “Parents will be able to stop by and get the craft kit so their children can participate as they watch the online Story Time.”

‘Tis the Season, and Ms. Deborah is creating ways to help Santa during difficult times.

“Santa time is in the works, and Story Time at Christmas will include Mrs. Santa,” Ms. Deborah added. “I have invited Mrs. Claus to read the book A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Clause.”

To find a book or access resources online, go to the homepage of the Comanche Public Library website, www.comanchepubliclibrary.org. To check out a book, enter "catalog" into the search bar. This will pull up the online card catalog. Enter the author or title for the book you want and place it in your cart

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“It was a privilege to work under Hollis McCright’s directorship and I’m excited for the opportunity I have been given to carry on the legacy of our library.“

to be checked out. When requested, the CPL even provides curbside service.

Ms. Deborah reminds us, “Call ahead of time to ensure your books are ready when you arrive. Pull up to the rear entry and call to let us know you’ve arrived. We will promptly bring your books out to you.”

“If you have any issues, or if you would like further information about our digital collection through Overdrive, give us a call and we'll be happy to help.” Ms. Deborah added. “People love Overdrive. Kindle and audiobooks are convenient to find and download, especially for those who travel.

Located at 311 N. Austin, Comanche Public Library’s hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - noon. The library is closed on Thursday and Sunday.

Contact information is:

www.comanchepubliclibrary.org

(325) 356-2122.

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“Santa time is in the works, and Story Time at Christmas will include Mrs. Santa,” Ms. Deborah added. “I have invited Mrs. Claus to read the book A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Clause.”

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An Award Winning Path

to a comanche county future

Photography provided by Chelsea Renay Photography

Today large cities explode into chaotic cesspools and small communities fade into ghost towns. Which path is ahead for Comanche County? Will our young people have a future here? Will seniors be able to safely retire in our neighborhood? Who has a voice in the future growth of our community?

“In the face of all these uncertainties, we need a plan to survive and prosper.” Judge Stephanie L. Davis shares exciting news for our county. “We’re ready to develop a comprehensive county-wide strategic plan.”

A 1992 Comanche High School graduate, Judge Davis received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2001 and was sworn in as County Judge in January 2019. She knows and loves Comanche County.

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“These ideas are the seeds to grow Comanche County into an even more desirable place to live and raise a family.”
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“Shortly after I took office, I made a plan for my vision for Comanche County but that was my vision. I wanted to know what vision the people who voted for me have for our communities. What is their vision of the county in 10, 20, or 30 years?”

Counties, municipalities, even nations are great at dreaming, but projects need a plan in order to achieve the dream. Judge Davis began her research soon after she was elected to office. “Out of 254 counties in the state, less than 20 have county-wide strategic plans.” Judge Davis explains. “I found a plan for Liberty County. It was well thought out, professional. Texas A&M’s Texas Target Communities program was involved in formulating Liberty’s award-winning strategic plan. As I researched, I had no idea how to get in touch with this program.”

As fate would have it, two weeks later an invitation came in the mail from Texas A&M for counties to apply for this project. The application process is extremely competitive, but Judge Davis poured her heart into a letter and waited.

“Then Covid hit,” she says. “I knew our county had to have a new direction to make it through this economic downturn. I sent another letter to Texas A&M’s commit-

tee, and I mobilized every Aggie I knew. They helped me make connections with people. Former Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes, DeLeon’s Hiram, plus a Texas senator and a representative wrote letters. We flooded the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Chancellor’s office. Then I received a phone call from Senator Buckingham, and we not only were selected for the project, but we were also awarded a $10,000 grant to go toward this project.”

TXTC is an award-winning, service-learning program and university-wide community engagement initiative, where faculty, professional staff, and students from the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning and the Public Partnership & Outreach efforts of Texas A&M University join with local citizens to provide technical assistance in developing locally tai-

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“Then Covid hit,” she says. “I knew our county had to have a new direction to make it through this economic downturn."

lored planning, design, and development strategies. "Along with community leaders from Comanche, Gustine, and DeLeon, we created a county-wide task force of twenty-plus people—farmers, ranchers, business owners,” Judge Davis explains. “At the end of the day this is not a plan a few people put together—this is the voice of the county of what they want for the future. A plan to address Comanche County's immediate challenges, long-term needs, and the opportunity to develop a guide to recover and thrive.

County Extension Agent Mike Berry became invaluable in meeting with the Texas A&M team and the county citizens often. “The Texas Target Communities program is providing an unprecedented opportunity for individuals and entities from throughout the county to work together to form a vision that will help to ensure a prosperous future for the county. With nearly twenty proposed subdivisions coming into the county, it is obvious that Comanche County is moving toward long-term growth. The Texas A&M TXTC program offers us a platform to create the tools to help manage that growth for the current residents of Comanche County and for those who will soon call Comanche County home.”

Judge Davis praises TAMU’s advanced graduate classes, working on surveys, creating useful maps, and providing tips for infrastructure on increasing subdivisions. “These classes are building an end product, giving us steps to reach that product.”

One thing that’s unique in Comanche County is a Youth Task Force. We enlisted juniors and seniors from each high school in the county to hear the voice of our youth. What will it take to get young people to stay or make them come back to Comanche?”

Comanche High School Senior Harrison Sides adds, “It’s exciting to be a small part of something that can be so impactful to our community!”

Alan Lesley General Manager and CEO at Comanche Electric Cooperative Association is another member working for the good of the community. “It’s exciting to see so many segments of our community engage in this planning process. These ideas are the seeds. With work and commitment, they’ll grow and the fruit that is produced will make Comanche County an even more desirable place to live and raise a family.”

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“Now we have an opportunity for everyone in the community to come together to understand the aspirations, assets, and gaps in the community, so we can together come up with a plan for the future,” Judges Davis continues. “TXTC is a facilitator of this process—listening, and documenting the needs of the community, and helping strategize with different tools poised to address them.”

Task Force member and publisher of De Leon Free Press, Jon Awbrey, says, “It’s rare when an agricultural county in the middle of the state would have access to world-class planning and strategies for the future. Comanche County is very lucky to have been afforded this opportunity. This is in large part due to the organization and push by Comanche County Judge Stephanie Davis.”

Judge Davis adds, “The purpose of all this is to get an action plan, so the county and all the cities can work together. It's time to be part of this effort. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get working!"

To find out more about the TXTC visit: https://www.arch.tamu.edu/txtc

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“It’s rare when an agricultural county in the middle of the state would have access to world-class planning and strategies for the future."
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COMANCHE COUNTY Rainbow Room

ARainbow Room is “a ray of hope in a child’s dreams.” It is an emergency resource center available to CPS caseworkers to help them meet the critical needs of abused and neglected children. It consists of a store-like setting that allows Child Protective Services workers to go “shopping” for the children and families on their caseloads. The room is stocked with new items such as clothing, shoes, toys and games, diapers, formula, school supplies, hygiene products and cleaning products. Every item in the Rainbow Room is donated or purchased from donations.

“To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace and be happy.”

One of the Comanche County CPS workers requested a Rainbow Room. Child Protective Services promptly rented a storage building and voted to supply it. Since opening in July, many children, babies through high school, have been served. CPS workers have seen an increase in child abuse since the pandemic hit, and the child abuse reported is more serious in nature.

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—Malala Yousafzai
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“Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, All are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.”

Abused and neglected children can be removed from the home anytime, 24/7. Often, they have nothing but the clothes on their back, maybe just a diaper, with no shoes or socks. The Comanche Rainbow Room has a combination lock on the door, so the CPS workers can gain access at any time.

“Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’”— Matthew 19:13-14

The room is stocked with NEW items only. Basic items needed include clothing, coats, windbreakers, hoodies, socks, shoes, diapers, formula, blankets, car seats, personal hygiene items, household cleaning sup-

“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”— Dr. Seuss

plies, school supplies, toys, games, books, Pack ‘n’ Play Portable Play Yards, cribs and mattresses. Currently, Comanche’s Rainbow Room does not have any cribs or mattresses.

“The first happiness of every child is to know that he is loved.”— Don Bosco

Only new items are accepted as donations, because abused and neglected children deserve better than abused and neglected things. The citizens of Comanche County have been very generous. No fund raisers have been required, nor are any planned.

“Children are one third of our population and all of our future.” – Select Panel for the Promotion of Child Health, 1981

The Comanche County Welfare Boards want people to be knowledgeable and concerned about prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. They sponsor Angel Tree in Comanche and De Leon during the months of November and December. They also host holiday celebrations for caseworkers and foster children. They provide support for family group decision making meetings, foster parent training, and foster youth conferences. They sponsor public awareness events to promote child abuse prevention and recruit foster and adoptive homes. They coordinate public awareness events to promote child

abuse prevention and recruit foster and adoptive homes.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”

Romans 12:15-15

There are four types of child abuse. Sadly, abused children often suffer more than one type of mistreatment. Physical abuse may be more easily detected because of visible bruising, burns, and broken bones. Emotional abuse—criticizing, insulting, rejecting, or withholding love—may manifest itself by a child being extremely withdrawn and insecure, or they may act out by criticizing and insulting others since that is their learned behavior. Sexual abuse includes rape, touching or fondling, or involving a child in pornography. Children who have been “groomed”—befriended, showered with attention and gifts—may be reluctant to report the person who has shown them “love.” They may also be shamed into believing the heinous atrocity against them was somehow their fault. Neglect includes failure to provide for a child’s basic physical, medical, or emotional needs. Leaving a young child home alone or failing to provide needed medical care may also be considered neglect. Texas law requires that child abuse or neglect be reported when there is “cause to believe” that abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur. CPS will investigate and determine the nature and extent of the problem, evaluate the child’s condition and safety, and if appropriate, initiate action to protect the child.

“The man who fights for his fellow-man is a better man than one who fights for himself.”—Clarence

Child Protective Services does their best to protect and service these children in the best possible way. You can help by making donations to Rainbow Room. Call Carolyn Merworth at 325-356-1030 for more information.

“When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My bretheren, you did it to Me.”

Matthew 25:38-40 NKJV

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YOU

"You are What You Eat, So Eat Something

Sweet"

Shuga Pops - More than a Sweet Shop

Stepping through the red door at Shuga Pops is like crossing a magic portal into the past, a sweet time of innocence. The sugary scent of delectable candies and popcorn permeate the air. Adults once again become kids in the candy store with jars and jars packed full of brilliantly-colored candies. Oh, what to choose—nostalgic vintage jaw breakers, fire balls, red hots, licorice, wax coke bottles, chocolate rocks, candy necklaces and Decco Candy Wafers that have been around since the early 1900s? Or some new novelty like goose eggs, chicken eggs, sour worms, candy Legos, peach rings, or going bananas? Perhaps a decadent candy bar like the U-NO original, rich, creamy chocolate. Or a long-lasting, chewy Big Hunk to last all day. Then there are the hard Gilliam candy sticks, since 1927, in root beer, cherry, watermelon, lemon, cherry cola, and more. Maybe crispy, crunchy peanut, pecan or jalapeno brittle will tickle your taste buds. Hope House makes the brittle to support their rehab center, making it a double pleasure for the consumer and producer.

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Oh, and the Pop Corn! Movie Theater Butter—sure to enhance any drama, action, or love story you can get your paws on. White Cheddar melts in your mouth and has you coming back for more. Cheddar tastes so good, it’ll make that Cheetah fella change his spots. Dill Pickle with just enough twang to rile those taste buds and want sum-more. BBQ Bacon with just enough bacon to make you go hog wild. Garlic Parm—so much garlic even the dog won’t wanna kiss ya! Sweet N Sassy Flavors: Vanilla Confetti, Jalapeno Caramel, Honey Hush, Red Hot Kettle, Buttered Toffee, Caramel, and Kettle. Specialty Flavors include Cat’s Sass—candied Caramel with milk and white chocolate—this little kitty is purrrrfffect!

For cool refreshment on a hot, Texas day, try a cold, refreshing Snow Cone in all the traditional flavors. The more adventurous may try Bug Juice, Zombie Anti-Virus, Tiger’s Blood, Fire House, Cucumber Melon, Pirates Brew, Ninja Turtle, Beetle Juice or Toxic Waste. Add-Ons like Pickle Chunk, Nerds or Sour Spray add gusto to please the palate.

A new product Shuga Pops offers is Tru Fru. Fresh, flash-frozen fruit covered with white and milk chocolate contains only 90 calories. Sow Good, another unique treat, just add milk to the freeze-dried 100% fruit for great on-the-go goodness with no added sugar or gluten.

“Rows and rows of iced cold sodas will take you back to the good old days.” All the popular Dublin sodas, as well as Route 66 Cream Soda, Brownie Caramel Cream Root Beer, and Rocket Fizz Root Beer and Black Cherry. Feel good inside and out with Crazy Water straight from Mineral Wells.

How did this delicious sweet shop come into being? Beth and Dennis Whitsell saw a need to help support students who wanted to participate in extra-curricular activities at De Leon.

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"The sugary scent of delectable candies and popcorn permeate the air."

They bought a kettle corn trailer to use as a fund raiser to help kids. After several years, Beth took time off her career as a nurse to pursue her love of popcorn and serving the community. Thanks to Hico Popcorn Works for helping Beth and son Luke learn the trade. Thanks to Kelly and Howard Dickey for helping make the dream a reality. In addition to getting to know members of the community, their desire is to share the love, joy, and happiness of Jesus.

Beth candies all the popcorn with sugar, butter and flavor in ten-gallon batches. The fantastic employees, Diane, Sophie, Chloe, Mayson and daughter Madison add the extra flavorings. More than just a family owned business, Shuga Pops is a loving community of family and friends working and enjoying life together.

The warm, homey atmosphere provides a perfect setting to get to know the desires, dreams, and prayer needs of customers. Shuga Pops evokes good, old memories for some and creates sweet, new memories for others. Laughter fills the spaces between the candy displays as friendships forge around the tables in the quaint shop. In a world separated and divided, people need a sweet respite.

In an ever-changing world, the antique furnishings offer a sense of stability and permanence. The long, mirrored bar along one wall came from the Blue Moon. The taffy cabinet once contained ladies’ “unmentionables” in an old department store. The cabinet with glass doors standing behind the counter served as a refrigerated flour cabinet. The drawers at the bottom held blocks of ice, while the large fan in the center circulated the cool air. Well-made items stood the test of time, and so shall we.

The first year, the Whitsells just ran the shop. Then COVID hit. Beth had to go back to work, this time as a Hospice nurse covering the areas of De Leon, Gorman, Comanche, Hamilton, Stephenville, Gatesville and Santo. Her husband continues to work with his mobile X-ray business. The Shuga Pops team was truly blessed by God through the pandemic. Thankfully, they did not contract COVID. Participating with Totelcom Communications Company to provide meals for the elderly, shut-ins, and those locked down, they offered bags of popcorn. They kept the business open with curbside service.

"In addition to getting to know members of the community, their desire is to share the love, joy, and happiness of Jesus. "

"Laughter fills the spaces between the candy displays as friendships forge around the tables in the quaint shop. In a world separated and divided, people need a sweet respite."

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The Whitsells plan to spread the goodness around. They opened a booth in Shaw’s Marketplace in Brownwood. Soon they will open a Shuga Pops in Comanche. In a world with so much turmoil and sad news, take a break in a peaceful, downhome, pleasant place. You can’t be unhappy eating candy. “You are what you eat, so eat something sweet.”

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Central Texas Farm Credit

P.O. Box 310, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1616

Edward Jones

P.O. Box 561, Comanche TX 76442 (325) 356-2528

JDR, CPA

309 Fisk Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 (325)-646-2573 or (325)-330-1340

Prosperity Bank / Comanche

101 N. Pearl St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-7518

Simmons Bank

P.O. Box 191, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2577

Susan Riley’s Tax Services

P.O. Box 766, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5274

Texas Bank

200 W. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3781

AG NEEDS

Archie Fencing & Welding

285 CR 150, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 216-5778

Artesian Ranch, LLC

19551 Hwy 36, Gustine, TX 76455 (979) 277-5223

Beaty Cattle Company

3650 Hwy 16, DeLeon, TX 76444 (432) 209-3275

Biggs Farm Supply

6250 Hwy 67, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2750

Clark Tractor & Supply

P.O. Box 200, De Leon, TX 76444 (254) 893-2061 or (325) 356-2593

Gores Agri-Service

P. O. Box 1000, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2622

Hi Pro Feeds

P. O. Box 850, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-7200

Johnson Ranch

8801 Hwy 36, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-0608

LTX3 General Services

609 Hwy 2247, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-1012

Middle Trinity Gr’water Conserv Dist

930 N. Wolfe Nursery Rd, Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 965-6705 or (254) 965-6745

Patriot Land Solutions LLC

247 CR 339, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 979-6602

Platinum Land Service LLC

199 Hawkwood, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-330-1918

SureGrow Ag Products, Inc

250 CR 416218 North Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-1551

Texas Sodium Bentonite, Inc

18301 Hwy 16 S., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 885-2339

ANIMAL/VETS

Comanche Co. Veterinary Clinic 1306 W. Central Ave., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2711

Conway Veterinary Clinic

1100 Hwy 3381, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3355

ATTORNEY/LAW

CIMA Abstract Company

214 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1086

Woodley & Dudley Law Office

P.O. Box 99, Comanche, TX 76442

(325) 356-2502

AUTO / SUPPLIES / SERVICES

Carl’s Auto Supply

300 E. Central Ave, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2518

DeBusk Auto Service

P.O. Box 131, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5173

Garcia 24-HR Towing and Recovery

P.O. Box 512, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1735 or (325) 998-0020 or (254) 998-0008

Willis Towing & Recovery Rockin R Construction

P.O. Box 292, Comanche, TX 76442 (817) 371-0911

AUTO DEALERSHIPS

Bayer Ford Inc.

P.O. Box 151, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2777

Bayer Motor (Chevy)

P.O. Box 152, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2777

AUTO REPAIR

SMC Car & Truck Repair

1309 S Austin St, Comanche TX 76442 (325) 356-2155

AUTOMOTIVE

Este’s Collision Center & RV Repair

1308 S Austin St., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 510-0483 or (325) 330-1113

Nicky Small Engine Repair 210 W Mulberry Ave, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-0182

Super Sudz Detailing

308 W Wrights, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-9183

The Greasy Surgeon

301 Sunset Avenue, Comanche, TX 76442 254-979-1167 or (325)-998-0900

BAKERY

Judy Belle Bakes 6000 Hwy 16, De Leon, TX 76444 817-733-9700

BUSINESS

Broken O Processing & Custom Meats

12070 Hwy 281 N, Hico, TX 76457 (254) 879-3313

BUSINESS / REAL ESTATE

Whitetail Properties

P.O. Box 863, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 305-0916

CATERING / EVENTS

La-Te-Da Floral and Events

P.O. Box 92, Gustine, TX 76455 (325) 356-0329

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

Michael E Boucher CPA

330 N. Patrick St., Dublin,TX 76446 (254) 545-9960

CHARITIES

Caring Hearts for Children

P.O. Box 688, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3471

CASA in the Heart of TX

P.O. Box 2326, Brownwood, TX 76804 (325) 643-2557

Salvation Army

P.O. Box 783, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3258

Walking in the Shadow of Christ

P.O. Box 97, Blanket, TX 76432 (325) 430-8815 or (325) 430-9258

CHURCHES

Gateway of Hope

P.O. Box 222, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 979-9479

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

1206 N Pearl St., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-1629

Abiding Life Fellowship Church

121 Bunker Hill St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2360

East Side Baptist Church

207 FM 3381, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-3667

First Baptist Church 407 N. Houston, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2051

First United Methodist Church

P.O. Box 88, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-2120

Live Oak Church 1551 CR 416, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 396-1834

New Life Pentecostal Church

P. O. Box 130, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-2271

CLUB / ORGANIZATION

Comanche Co. Area Go Texan 250 CR 416, Comanche, TX 76442 817-312-7443

Comanche Co. Healthcare Foundation

P.O. Box 634, Comanche, TX 76442 (817) 279-2255

Comanche Co. Historical Museum

P.O. Box 22, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-5115

Comanche County 4-H Rodeo Club

907 N Elm Street, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 979-2092

Comanche County Cowboy Church

9101 Hwy 377/67, Comanche, TX 76442 254-403-9096

Comanche Roping Club

P.O. Box 818, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-330-1452

Comanche Youth Council

P.O. Box 153, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-1446

Dairy Farmers of America

3500 William D Tate Ave., Ste. 100, Grapevine, TX 76051

Revitalize Comanche (Soda Shop)

P.O. Box 266, Comanche, TX 76442 254-842-8922

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

AP.O.llo Computers

611 Early Blvd., Early, TX 76802

(325) 643-8184

Legacy IT

231 Parkway, Ste 500, Early, TX 76802 (325) 643-1961

CONSTRUCTION

Brazo 5 Construction

P.O. Box 250, Comanche, TX 76442 (432) 538-9603

Circle S Construction LLC

P.O. Box 28, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 459-1685

Evoke Roofing

617 S Preston St, De Leon, TX 76444 (817) 879-1192

Vertical Roofing

6630 CorP.O.ration Okway Ste240, Ft Worth, TX 76126 (817) 400-7465

Gillette Dirt Works

P. O. Box 653, Comanche, TX 76442

(254)-842-4861

Harris Drilling 7651 Hwy 67/377, Comanche, TX 76442

(325) 356-3586

Holland Construction

P.O. Box 177, Sidney, TX 76474 (254) 842-1128 or (325) 330-2013 cell

Ingram Concrete, LLC 4301 Danhil Dr, Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 356-3573

Jackson Construction

905 E. Cedar, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-0316

Lucky 4 Dozer Service

P.O. Box 512, Comanche, TX 76442 254-998-0020 or (325)-998-0008

Rockin’ R Construction

7171 Hwy 67, Comanche, TX 76442

817-371-0911

Bar Tex Welding

206 N. Clark St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-330-1213

Hogan Industrial Repair

201 9th St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-800-9567

CRIME STOPPERS

Comanche County Crime Stopper 300 Industrial Blvd, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-5245

EDUCATION

Comanche Independent School District

200 e. Highland, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356- 2727

ELECTRICAN

Cool Time Refrigeration

1173 Hwy 2861, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 879-2676

ENERGY

Atmos Energy 1730 N. Main, San Angelo, TX 76903 (325)-481-3716

CECA (Com County Electric Co)

P.O. Box 729, Comanche, TX 76442 800-915-2533

Hill Gas, Inc.

P.O. Box 100, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5239

Oncor Electric Delivery Co.

1200 SW 1st Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 (940) 682-1307

ENTERTAINMENT / SERVICES

Happy Sound Productions

2266 Sunset Ave, Snyder, TX 79549 (325)-575-2465

EVENT CENTER

Melody Oaks Ranch/ Comanche Livestock

P.O. Box 98, Comanche, TX 76870 (325)-356-5231

EVENT VENUE / BAR / SERVICES

Stone Eagle Beer Garden / 4 North

125 Mountainview Trl, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 319-1093

The Reunion Center 809 NW Hwy 36, Comanche, TX 76442 254-592-1911

4 North

125 Mountainview Trl, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 319-1093

Rathbone Hall / 4 North

125 Mountainview Trl, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 319-1093

Copperas Bend, LLC

P.O. Box 144, De Leon, TX 76444 972-965-9338

EVENTS

Big Fiesta Rentals 1304 E Highland, Comanche, TX 76442 (254)979-8381 or Meriza (254)592-5803

Earth Shakers 145 Nelson Dr, Comanche, TX 76442 254-879-3332 or 707-480-5484

FARM

Arms Bait & Fish Farm 2020 FM 1476, Dublin, Tx 76446 254-485-2038 - store 254-879-2797

FARM / DAIRY / RANCH

5G Land & Cattle Co. 1612 Summit Ave., Ste 350, Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-313-4854

FINANCIAL

First Abilene Federal Credit Union 1118 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601 (325)-670-2429

FINANCIAL / REAL ESTATE

Armstrong Financial & Real Estate

P.O. Box 564, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1211

FOOD TRUCK

Amy’s Kitchen 1008 FM 3381, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 979-6947

Lemon Love 1601 N Lane St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-3589

FUNERAL

Comanche Funeral Home 411 W. Grand, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2531

Comanche Oakwood Cemetery P.O. Box 362, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-2616

FUNERAL SERVICES

Heartland Funeral and Cremation 1508 N Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3292

GOVERNMENT

Comanche TX EDC

P.O. Box 144, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2032

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GROCERY

Local Cuts Meat Processing

3024 FM 1467 South, Zephyr, Tx 76890 (325)-510-5064/cell (325)-642-6058

GUN DEALER / AMMO

Cool Breeze Training

4450 HWY 590, Comanche, Tx 76442 254-431-1753/(325)-370-3970

Jimmy’s Creek Firearms

4417 Hwy 1689, Sidney, TX 76474 254-979-4106

HEALTH

The ARK Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter

2900 Coggin Ave, Ste. A, Brownwood, TX 76801

(325) 643-2699

HEALTH AND FITNESS

BeneFIT Studio

2199 Co Rd 116, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-671-9055 cell 512-801-3717

HEALTH CARE

Simply Connected

1008 Hwy 3381, Comanche, TX 76442 281-254-6983

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kannonball Insurance Solutions

2104 W Washington St, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 918-5444

HOME / GARDEN CENTER

Pate’s Hardware, Inc. 7230 Hwy 67, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-515-5177

PJ’s Corner Market

100 9th St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-338-9054

Stroebel Ace Hardware

P.O. Box 697, Santa Anna, TX 76878 (325) 356-1483 or (325) 348-3188

Sorrells Farms Inc

3401 CR 304-A, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3616

HOUSING

Comanche Housing Authority

404 E. Cedar Ave., Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-3181

Comanche Retirement Village

2128 L Don Dodson Dr, Bedford, TX 76021 (325) 356-5441

Comanche Townhomes

P.O. Box 65, Stephenville, TX 76401 (325) 330-4968 or (254) 595-2112

Winchester Arms Apartments 1201

S. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 885-6000

INDIVIDUAL

Dudley, T. J. & Kerry

807 Barnes Ave., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 370-4924 or (325)642-0740

Joe Paul & Janice McCullough

12850 Hwy 36, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3173

McDonald, Elton R.

12580 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-3386 / (325)-356-3410

Wendt, Allen & Raelynn

1660 Hwy 3381, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-330-3370

INSURANCE

AgriTech Crop Insurance Agency, LLC

14000 Hwy 36, Gustine, TX 76455 817-301-2706

Circle M Insurance

1004 E Central Avenue, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-488-4137

Comanche Co. Farm Bureau

P.O. Box 391, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-2591

INSURANCE AGENCY

P.O.rter Insurance Agency

100 N Fisk, Brownwood, TX 76801 (325)-646-9586

LAND CLEARING

Red Deer Land Clearing

2650 FM 1702, Dublin, TX 76446 254-485-7262 Tammy 806-886-6900

LANDSCAPE /LAW

Texas Rural Living LI

15510 109 W Grand, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 978-0325 or (325) 356-1725

LANDSCAPING

Solis Lawn & Landscaping

241 Washington St, Dublin, TX 76446 (325) 330-3196

Suaste LLC

564 Cr 315, Comanche, Tx 76442 (254) 979-7186

LAW

Kameron W Mazurek, PLLC

1004 E Central Ave, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1199

LAWN CARE

Local Lawn Landscape, LLC

P.O. Box 698, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 939-9295 or (325) 330-9067

LODGING

America’s Best Value Inn

508 W. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5267

Best Western Comanche Inn

1505 E. Central Ave., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2300

Constantino Farms Bed & Breakfast

1101 FM 2823, Dublin, TX 76446

Regency Inn

1301 E. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2508

Rest -A-Spell Hospitality House

801 North Lane, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 399-1100

Wisteria B & B / 4 North 125 Mountainview Trl, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 319-1093

MARKETING

Harper Amelia Ad Strategy

2729 FM 2731, Rising Star, TX 76471 912-596-5687

MEDIA

377 Big Deals (Villecom) 218 N Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 325-356-3090

MEDIA TECH & OFFICE NEEDS

Comanche Chief

P.O. Box 927, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2636

MEDIA / TECHOLOGY

KYOX FM/KCOM AM (Villecom, LLC)

218 N Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3090

Root and Roam Integrated Marketing Agency

P.O. Box 813, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 455-3130

MEDIA / TECHNOLOGY / COMMUNICATION

Totelcom Networks, LLC

P.O. Box 290, De Leon, TX 76444 (254) 893-1000

TXPAGES - Mark Smith

164 N. Graham, Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 965-3470

West Central Wireless P.O. Box 3866, San Angelo, TX 76902 (325) 944-9016

MEDICAL

Accel Health 1100 W. Reynosa Ave., De Leon, TX 76444 (254) 893-5895

Center for Life Resources (MHMR) P.O. Box 250, Brownwood, TX 76801 325-646-9574

Comanche County Medical Center 10201 Highway 16 North, Comanche, TX 76442 325-488-4124

Comanche Dental 203 Valley Forge Dr., Comanche, TX 76442 325-356-5263

“Corner Stone Family Medicine 408 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1135 W or (325) 356-1145 F”

Dove Roost Massage 308 N Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 325-330-3770

Holland Chiropractic 910 N. Austin St., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5283

Western Hills Healthcare Residence 400 Old Sidney Rd, Comanche, TX 76442 325-356-2571

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MEDICAL / PHARMACY

Comanche Pharmacy

1001 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2585

MINISTRY

Next Step Ministry 13200 CR 417, May, Texas 76857

325-330-2706

MISCELLANOUS

Logan’s Gap Wind, LLC 2011 CR 207, Blanket, TX 76432

325-642-8902 (wendy)

OFFICE NEEDS

Kirbo’s Office System

P.O. Box 2249, Brownwood, TX 76804 (800) 653-3383

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES

Ki-Skin Care

P.O. Box 925, Comanche, TX 76442 (469) 766-5430

Kirkland Barber Shop

123 W. Grand Ave., Comanche, TX 76442 325-356-5103

Our House of Hair 308 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1908

Pro Nails 801 E. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3830

PEST CONTROL / LAWN SERVICE

Akin Pest Control 809 Central Ave, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 642-1031 (325) 356-0170

PHOTOGRAPHY

Aerial Image Creations

1201 S Austin Apt 214, Comanche, TX 76442 254-592-1092

PORTABLE RESTROOMS

A+ P.O.rta Kans / A+ Storage Containers

P.O. Box 1, Stephenville, TX 76401

(254) 968-2191

Howdy Enterprise 4256 St Hwy 21 W, Caldwell, TX 77836 877-894-6939 cell 702-622-0328

Pitts Stop P.O.rta P.O.ttys

P.O. Box 1054, Brownwood, TX 76804 325-643-4399

PROMOTIONS / SHOPPING / TROPHIES

U-Name-It

200 S. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1200

Woolsey Trophies

1401 Haven Dr., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2271

PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

National Property Inspections

P.O. Box 222, Stephenville, TX 76401 Cell 254-423-4219;254-893-7878

RANCH

Kleine Fluss Ranch

11551 Hwy 1476, Comanche, TX 76442

254-289-2583(Brian) 850-357-0797(Denise)

RANCH / DAIRY

Dudley Bros., LTD

P.O. Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442

325-356-2284

Matthews Family Farm

4708 Cabernet Circle, Colleyville, TX 76034

(817) 235-8110

SF Ranch 451 CR 215, Comanche, TX 76442

(254) 842-5563

RANCH / FARM / DAIRY

Wildcat Dairy, LLC

600 CR 252, Gustine, TX 76455

(325) 667-7266

REAL ESTATE

Brandi Terry, Realtor

(ACR - Ann Carr Realtors)

123 Ranch Road, Bu alo Gape, TX 79850

(979) 229-4024

Brazos West Keller Williams

505 E Highland Ave, Comanche, TX 76442

325-356-6331

Five Oaks Real Estate

1008 Hwy 3381, Comanche, TX 76442

325-356-1030 254-842-7581

Joanie Strasser - Home Town Reality

112 West Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 413-2417

Kersh Real Estate

P.O. Box 429, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5285 (325) 330-2121 c

Mock Ranches Real Estate

1004 E Central Avenue, Comanche, TX 76442

325-356-6139

Prime Country Real Estate

P.O. Box 159, Comanche, TX 76442 325- 356-1766

Texas Rural Living Land & Real Est Group

109 W Grand, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 978-0325

Wild Rose Real Estate

P.O. Box 250, Comanche, TX 76442 432-934-1968

REALTOR

Full House Realty

218 Palmer Dr., Comanche, TX 76442 254- 842-8731

REALTY

Texas Legacy Insurance Group

P.O. Box 29, Cross Plains, TX 76443 254-217-8524

RECREATION

Bobbers LLC Fish & Tackle and Bait 603 W Walcott Avenue, Comanche, TX 76442 682-226-3348

PAR Country Club

1658 Hwy 2861, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 879-2295

Rockin Wild Ranch LLC

2052 CR 103, Comanche, TX 76442 254-979-7433

Texas Women’s Outdoor LLC

301 Godfrey Rd, Comanche, Tx 76442 (817) 994-6696

RESALE

Bar Diamond Resale 201 CR 401A, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 842-7859

RESTAURANTS

Diamond R Cafe 11801 Hwy 84 E., Zephyr, TX 76890 325-739-2068

City Center Cafe

127 N Houston, Comanche, TX 76442 254-979-4669

Country Pickin’s Cafe

1121 CR 416, Comanche, TX 76442

254-879-2244 Cell 254-967-3171

RESTAURANTS / CATERING

Chicken Express / Te11 Management

P.O. Box 1061, Abilene, TX 79604 (325) 665-7006 City Cafe

103 E. Lucy Bertram, Gustine, TX 76455 254-434-7164

Dairy Queen (Five Star)

P.O. Box 166, Dublin, TX 76446 254-445-2037 356-3942 local Cynitha 326-200-3219

Dogs ‘n Links 6520 Hwy 67, Coomanche, TX 76442 254-979-5232

Erma Jeans Place 707 Almond St, Brownwood, TX 76801 325-564-2389

Harvest Restaurant

P.O. Box 882, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2374

Los Juanes 505 S. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442 254-979-6177 / 325-356-5724

Miguels Restaraunt

1000 East Central, Comanche, Tx 76442 325-356-5368

Mountainview Sweets

141 Mountainview Trl, Comanche, TX 76442 817-408-0127

Sister-2-Sister 206 N. Clark St, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-0539

Sonic Drive In 1202 E. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5080

Tomahawks 709 E. Central Ave, Comanche, TX 76442 325-356-1785

RV PARK

Breezy Hill RV Park 201 Hwy 2247, Comanche, TX 76442 817-201-0096

Comanche Trails RV Park, Inc 202 W. Wrights Ave., Comanche, TX 76442 972-898-5126

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Five Oaks RV Park

1008 HWY 3381, Comanche, TX 76442

325-356-1030

SCHOOLS

Premier High School

P.O. Box 368, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-9673

SEED / FERTILIZER

Ferti-Tex Ag Services

1100 E. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5460

SERVICES

Central Express Laundry

P.O. Box 292, Comanche, TX 76442 817-371-0911

CJ’s Window Cleaning Service 557 Cr 420A, Comanche, TX 76442 214-934-0773

Cook Air & Heat

P.O. Box 162, Rising Star, TX 76471 254-271-9331

H2 Air Duct Cleaning P.O. Box 884, Comanche, TX 76442 325-330-2055

Huddleston Surveying & Mapping, P.C.

P.O. Box 39, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2267

Shawn’s Commercial & Residential Pressure Washing 911 Main, Blanket, TX 76432 (325) 998-5420

Sign Express Plus

P.O. Box 1292, Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 918 - 7446

The Water Shop 625 W. Lingleville Rd., Stephenville, TX 76401 254968-3906

Vivian Nail Salon

129 N Houston St, Comanche, TX 76442 254-455-0600

Waste Connections Lone Star Inc

200 FM 45 W, Brownwood, TX 76801 940-654-9619

Workforce Solutions (Region 14 )

500 Chestnut, Ste. 1200, Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 646-1591

Barbed Wire & Lace

121 W. Grand, Comanche, TX 76442 325- 330-8081

SHOPPING

Blessings

120 E. Blackjack St., Dublin, TX 76446 (254) 445-3333

Blossom at the Seams

247 CR 318, Comanche, TX 76442 325-330-1301

Buckstop

P.O. Box 219, Comanche, TX 76442 325-488-4157 Wendy Cell- 817-202-3836

Comanche Appliance

P.O. Box 846, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-2050

Comanche Candle Company 1843 HWY 2861, Comanche, TX 76442 254-879-3335

Comanche Mercantile

P.O. Box 266, Comanche, TX 76442 (254) 979-1291

Durham Pecan Co., Inc

308 S. Houston, Comanche, TX 76442 325- 356-5291

Frontier Beer & Wine

300 West Central, Comanche, TX 73442 254-842-8055

Red Bird Ironworks

18886 Hwy 183 N, May, TX 76857 325-642-1550

Saylor Reign

Ship & Shop

307 W Grand, Comanche, TX 76442 432-232-3953 cell 432-634-7460

Shuga P.O.ps LLC

156 N. Texas St, De Leon, TX 76444 254-979-1616

Texas Handmade Suds

408 N. Houston Street, Comanche, Tx 76442 (325)-330-3666

The Liquor Store

P.O. Box 766, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-0175

Woven Roots

111 N. Huston, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1002

SHOPPING / FLORAL

Brookshire’s

402 W. Central, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3248

Comanche Florist

309 W. Grand, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-9377

STORAGE

CowP.O.ke Storage

P.O. Box 61, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-330-1452

Raccoon Enterprises

P.O. Box 482, Comanche, TX 76442 (512) 635-0628

TK Self Storage

809 E Central Ave, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-0170

STORAGE / RV

PARK

McKinzie RV & Mini Storage

P.O. Box 639, Comanche, Tx 76442 281-753-1617

TRUCKING

Creech Trucking, LLC 491 C R 324, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-3584 or (325) 330-1941

Southern Ag. Carrier, Inc 425 Hwy 3381, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-1201

VINEYARDS / EVENT CENTER

Brennan Vineyards

P.O. Box 399, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-9100

Cockrell Vineyards 440 CR 110, Comanche, TX 76442 254-459-1011 / 254-212-9535 c

WELDING

Conway Welding 7051 Hwy 67, Comanche, TX 76442 (325)-356-3442

WELDING / CONSTRUCTION

Kerley Welding & Construction 1201 S Austin St., Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 330-2355

WELDING / FENCING

Comanche Pipe & Steel LLC 407 NW Highway 36, Comanche, TX 76442 (325) 356-5969

WINERY

Broken X Winery 516 Conrad Hilton Blvd, Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 735-7005 or (325) 998-4332

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Comanche IMPORTANT NUMBERS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(325) 356-3233

CITY HALL

(325) 356-2616

FIRE DEPARTMENT

(325) 356-2112

POLICE DEPARTMENT

(325) 356-2222

***For an Emergency Call 911***

POST OFFICE

(325) 356-3363

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT

DISTRICT

(325) 356-2032

Comanche County Appraisal

(325) 356-5253

Comanche County Clerk

(325) 356-2655

Comanche County Commisioner

(325) 356-2466

Comanche County Sheri ’s O ce

(325) 356-7522

Comanche County Tax Assessor Collector

(325) 356-3101

Comanche Senior Citizens Center

(325) 356-5023

Driver’s License O ce

(325) 356-3222

Texas State Senate District 24

Senator Dawn Buckingham

(325) 643-1646

Texas State House District 59

Representative J.D. She eld

(512) 463-0628

Texas Representative

Michael K. Conaway

(202) 225-3605

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Comanche MEETING FACILITIES

> COMANCHE COMMUNITY CENTER

Will seat approx.150 people with tables and chairs (Main Room).

Full kitchen facilities available. 3 bathrooms. NO ALCOHOL or smoking.

Contact: City Hall at 325.356.2616

> COMANCHE CITY PARK

Located at the West edge of Comanche just South of Hwy 67/377.

Lots of beautiful trees, playground areas, and restrooms. 3 large covered pavilions available ~ $50 each.

Advance reservations required for guaranteed space. Campground also in City Park with water & electricity $20 per 24 hour period.

Contact: City Hall at 325-356-2616

> BRENNAN VINEYARDS

Three areas are available for rent: The McCrary House, the Winery, and the Austin House. The Austin House is a 4,000 sq. ft. building designed for events for approx. 25-250 people.

Contact: 325-356-9100

> PAR COUNTRY CLUB

Located at 1658 Hwy 2861 on Lake Proctor (Approx. 8 miles east of Comanche). 300 people. Large dance oor. Table & chairs provided. Kitchen available or catering. 4 bathrooms. Beautiful views. Plenty of parking. One night or weekend rates available. Advance reservations with deP.O.sit required for guaranteed booking.

Contact: 254-879-2296

> MELODY OAKS RANCH

Located in Priddy. 7,000 sq. ft. meeting room ~ tables and seating for 300 ~ full kitchen Heating & air conditioning, outdoor barbecue facilities and P.O.rch ~ Special weekend packages available. RV hookups, outdoor amphitheater, horseshoe pits.

Contact: Gayle at 325-356-5231 or 325-330-0336

> BEST WESTERN

Meeting room, holds 30 people, tables, and chairs. NO ALCOHOL AND NO

RENTAL after 6 pm Located At: 1505 E. Central Contact: 325-356-2300

> TAQUERIA LOS JUANES PARTY ROOM

Contact: 325-356-5724

> REUNION CENTER

Located south of the square at 111 South Austin on the rst oor of the Historic Veterans Memorial Building. The 4000 sq. ft. reunion facility includes kitchen, restrooms; performance stage and a single large meeting area which can easily accommodate up to 150 people. Table, chairs and table cloths provided.

Contact: Mary Boyd 254-592-1911

> THE GATHERING PLACE

Will seat up to 100 people ~ tables & chairs ~ dining table ~ Full kitchen facilities with 2 complete stoves, microwave oven, 2 bathrooms.

Contact: Carolyn Merworth 325- 356-5285 or 254-842-7581

> COMANCHE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Main room will seat approx. 100 people ~ tables & chairs ~ full kitchen ~ 2 bathrooms. DeP.O.sit

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required. Contact: 325-356-3181

> PROCTOR COMMUNITY CENTER

3 rooms available, all 3 will hold 100 people, full kitchen, tables and chairs provided. NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOL

Contact: Trevlin Strong 254-879-2758

> 4 NORTH EVENT CENTER

122 N Austin St, Comanche, TX 76442

Contact: 254-319-1093

> ROCKIN J

1308 E Central Ave, Comanche, TX 76442

Contact: 325-356-1955

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> THE HARVEST RESTAURANT 1

12 N Austin St, Comanche, TX 76442

Contact: 325-356-2374

> SF RANCH BED AND BREAKFAST

Heating & air conditioning, outdoor barbecue facilities and P.O.rch ~ Special weekend packages available. RV hookups451 CR 215 Comanche, Texas 76442

Contact: 254-842-8803

> TOMORROW’S KEEPSAKES AND THE SWEET LIFE

101 E Grand Ave Comanche, TX 76442

Contact: 325-356-1025

> GUSTINE COMMUNITY CENTER

Contact: 325-667-7553

> TEXAS BANK CONFERENCE ROOM

Contact: 325-356-3781

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