Hico News-Review
Winners were announced in the 2nd Annual City of Hico Christmas Decoration contest. First place business winner was Koffee Kup while second place went to 2nd Street Bakeshop. First place residential went to Brendan & Kaylee McKinney at 417 N. Mesquite while second place went to Irene Leach at 302 W. Grubbs.
The Comanche Chief
The Comanche Chief highlighted several ways in which the Comanche community helps their neighbors including: Santa’s Helpers (which has given food and presents for 39 years) through the Spirit of Christmas Food Drive for home bound clients, seniors and large families and the Adopt A Family Program; the Salvation Army (which drew 30 volunteers to help in Comanche); and Cima Abstract Company and Comanche Early Childhood Center, who gave blankets to 64 students.
Hamilton Herald News
Bayer Motor Company Service Manager Joe Casey, Chamber of Commerce President Matt Johnson and Jason Whittit were pictured loading cars with groceries as part of Goodfellows deliveries.
DeLeon Free Press
The DeLeon City Council requested updates to the city’s animal control policy after City Works Administrator Dean Thompson advised them of problems at the city shelter. The shelter is reportedly crumbling beneath the floor and the cages are considered too small, confining animals in a way that becomes unsanitary. The shelter is becoming an issue due to recent cases of dogs running loose and new state laws which prohibit chaining. This will likely result in more seizures.