Eastland County Today

Mrs. Willie Mae Littlejohn Datray

Elderly Eastland County Woman Was Welder Right Up There With ‘Rosie’: Among Women Who Helped Win WW II

Mrs. Willie Mae Littlejohn Datray, 97, a Cisco resident, graduated from Linden, Texas High School 1941— the fateful year Pearl Harbor was bombed. She was the third oldest of 11 children— five girls and 6 boys— three of the boys served in the...

County Commissioner Martin Gohlke, Pct. 2

Commissioners’ Court accepts resignation of Commissioner Martin Gohlke

In a meeting of Eastland County Commissioners’ Court today, Martin Gohlke, the County Commissioner for Precinct Two filed a letter of resignation to be effective on this date. Mr. Gohlke was elected to this position in 2018 and has served the...

LARGE TURN OUT AT RANGER FLY-IN, AIR SHOW: Ranger Airport’s Fly-In and Air Show had a big crowd this year. Aircraft was scattered all over the field for people to walk around and look at. A ride could also be purchased. The Air show was a sight to see. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the symbolic ribbon in the above photo was written in the clouds by a skilled pilot.

Photo and cutline by Sheila McCoy Hickox

LOTS OF COUNTY EVENTS SATURDAY

The Open Door staff: Back Row L-R; Jason Whetstone, Marlina Cowan, Evelyn Clinton, Mary Williams, Rachel Campos-Duffy, Rebecca Hagan, Margaret McKinney, Yuri Huntington, Sherrie Anaya. Front Row L-R; Kellly-Jo West, Coralie Goines, Shannon Thompson, Brittany Bennett

Photo by Angela Sylva of Sylver Lining Photography

EASTLAND COUNTY CELEBRATES LIFE

On Thursday night, Sept. 24th the hanger at the Gregory Simmons Memorial Airport in Cisco, Texas was filled with over 700 plus persons to support the charity event for The Open Door, Pregnancy & Family Resource Center. The biblically based Open...

Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers
Photo courtesy of EMH

Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers Announce:

Eastland Memorial Hospital is sometimes referred to as “The Hospital that Coffee and Donuts Built”. In an article by Richard C. Davis, it is recalled that almost every man and woman in Eastland had an investment in the initial building of the...

Ranger Varsity Cheerleaders and Bulldog Mascot enjoy riding in the parade.

Lots of Entries in Ranger Parade

Lots of entries from all around were displayed at the Ranger Roaring Day Parade Saturday. Pretty girls, cars, bands, cheer squads and many more were there. The crowd was excited to see the parade in the cool fall breeze and children to pick up the...

Eastland Telegram

Donald E. "Donnie" Plum Obituary

CARBON-- Donald E. “Donnie” Plum, 56, of Carbon, TX, passed away on October 2, 2019 at Eastland Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.

Eastland County Water Supply District Oct. 17

Eastland County Commissioners Court Meeting

Closing of BEALLS part of plan to Convert to Gordmans

Stage Stores Inc. will close about 40 stores as part of a plan to substantially convert to its offprice Gordmans banner.

Cisco Press

Cisco Friendship Meal Celebrates 3rd Anniversary Tuesday, October 15th

Three years ago two (2) people attended the first Friendship Meal in Cisco; last month 64 people enjoyed the home cooked meal and fellowship.

9th Annual Mud Run is THIS Saturday!!

The 9th Annual Cisco Mud Run is right around the corner.

The 5K mud run will be this Saturday, October 12 with running to begin at 9 am.

By Stephen Forester

2nd Annual Cisco Night Out- THIS Saturday!!

This Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 4 pm - 8 pm the Cisco Police Department is hosting their 2nd annual Cisco Night Out.

‘Band’tober Continues For Mighty Lobo Band

The Cisco Mighty Lobo Band begins their contest season this Saturday. This is an advancing year for the 3A schools, so it’s all important for the bands to get their practices and performances in.

Ranger Times

Ranger City Meeting Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Eastland County Water Supply District Oct. 17

Thank You

The City of Ranger would like to thank two of our wonderful Citizens, Ronald Hooks and Buster Robinson, for going the extra mile on keeping Ranger clean.

Ranger Veterans Support Group To Meet October 22nd

The Ranger Veterans Support Group will meet Tuesday, October 22nd. The meeting is from 10:30 to 12 noon. The meeting place is at 135 South Homer St. next to the Ranger Library.

Rising Star

63rd Rising Star Homecoming

The 63rd annual homecoming for the Rising Star Ex students was held on September 21.

High School Honor Rolls

Rising Star High School 1st six weeks

A HONOR ROLL 7th grade

Colt Lawrence

8th grade

Jaelynn Roush

Eastland County Retired Teachers To Meet Oct. 14

ANOTHER REHAB SUCCESS STORY!

Pictured here is Ms. Joy Westmorland after a successful stint at Rising Star Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ms.

Gorman Progress

Omer Hogan, Jr. "JR" Obituary

Omer Hogan Jr. of Carbon formerly of Cisco, Eastland and Ft. Worth. First of 6 children born of parents Omer Franklin and Ina Lee Ghormley, Hogan March 30, 1924.

Jeremy Dys

Jeremy Dys Will Speak at New Hope Baptist Church, Gorman Monday, October 21

In our country today, religious freedom opponents have led Americans to believe that religion and government cannot be combined in any way whatsoever. Are they correct?