Comanche Chief
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce hosted an event called Salt, Lime & a Good Time on July 24 in downtown Comanche at the Courthouse. There was a salsa contest with and tequila cocktail or mocktail making contest. Food vendors served tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, boiled shrimp and much more. There were also craft vendors and kids activities.
De Leon Free Press
The 2021 Peach and Melon Queen, Little Miss and Petite Miss contestants were pictured on the front page of the paper. Contestants for Peach and Melon Queen include: Samantha Rizo, Kenlee Smith, Madison Whitsell, Trinity Torrez and Kalee Williams. Little Miss contestants include: Faith Nicholls, Addison Lorta, Carsyn Hodges, Kayden Taylor, Taylynn Lopez and Cora Armstong. Petite Miss contestants include: Olivia Armstrong, Makynlie Ryon, Aubrey Barefoot, Emberlynn Guzman, Pandora Burgess, Anslie Morgan, Cashlynn Calder, Hannah Armstrong, Marlee Duran, Alison Woods and Annabeth Abbe. Winners will be announced at the Peach and Melon festival taking place August 4-7.
The Hico News Review
Angela Aponte was crowned Miss Hico at the 134th Old Settlers Reunion that took place July 15-17. Miss Hico runner-ups include Kassiday Langley (first runner-up) and Trinity Rickel (second runner-up).
Hamilton Herald News
The Hamilton School Board addressed dress code issues at their regular meeting. Two mothers spoke at the meeting regarding the discussion of the dress code, with differing opinions. Alathia Matthews pointed out that high school students are giving the chance to become cosmetologists but are limited to what they can do to hair because of the schools policy of having a natural hair color. “We tell our kids, ‘Be yourself and don’t follow the crowd’…then limit ways for them to express their individuality.” Renee French had a differing opinion regarding the dress code saying “A conservative dress code is critical” and that having a strict dress code at school helps reinforce the dress code at home. The board voted to stay with the conservative view with only one vote against, the main discussion being about allowing non natural hair colors.