Comanche News

The October distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission were down again across the area.

Teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson is heading to New Zealand to film a new movie, according to reports.

Seventh-grade students are in a time when they're learning who they are and are on the brink of making major life choices.

There's many things that are representative of Halloween, whether its costumes, candy or various activities.

Business workshop: The Texas Tech Small Business Development Center will conduct a free workshop, "Credit 101: Understanding Credit," from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Texas Tech conference room on the sixth floor of the Enterprise Building at 500 Chestnut St.

Mark Williams is a historian who focuses on a different type of Native American history -- the kind that isn't in the history books.

It has been said that through reading people can be brought closer together. That statement could not have been more true than at the 1st Annual Chisholm Trail Book Festival this past Saturday.

Alcohol taxes were up for September in the county, compared to July and August, but down compared to September 2008.

At Comanche Public Schools, it won't be difficult for parents to know how their students are doing in school.

By The Banner Staff OKLAHOMA CITY - The August distribution of sales tax collections by the Oklahoma Tax Commission primarily represents local tax receipts from June business.

Driving a tractor is no easy feat. Add a farm implement and it becomes an even more trying task.

If the Duncan Public Schools' $110 million bond issue passes in December, those in the school district would see an increase in their taxes, said Stephens County Assessor Kathy Hokit.

A one car accident sent two Comanche people to the hospital with minor injuries at about 11:30 p.m. Monday just east of the 42nd Street and Dr Pepper Road intersection in Stephens County.

One of country music's most recognizable voices, Mark Chesnutt , has generously come forward to donate his time and talent to perform at the Kendrick Little Benefit Concert.

A southern Oklahoma firefighter was arrested this week and later admitted to setting dozens of fires in the past few years just so he could fight them.

Another Fourth of July will quickly be upon America and people across the country are starting to stockpile fireworks in expectation of the celebration on Saturday.

A report cards can reflect progress and problem areas. But it's not just students who are graded.

COMANCHE a ' Bill Smith, Comanche's streets and parks superintendent, raises an arm, points a plastic gun toward a grove of trees and triggers a blast equivalent to that of an M-80 firecracker.

Stephens County District Court MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS Stacy Diane Dozier, 39, Duncan; DUI: One year suspended and a $500 fine plus court costs; DUI: One year suspended and a $500 fine plus court costs; Driving under suspension: One year suspended and a $500 fine plus court costs.

Tents dotted the horizon as the sun came up out of the east Sunday morning. It was early for a select 900 or so people who visited the Duncan area from all over the world this morning to start riding in the 31st cycling of the Oklahoma FreeWheel.