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This spectacular winter sunset at Lake Leon in Eastland County was photographed by Anna Maynard

Sources confirm that Basic Energy of Cisco, which closed in December, has been bought and reopens as Flying A Pumping Service.

Great turn-out at Eastland Memorial Hospital for the Grand opening and Ribbon Cutting of the new Luby’s Cafeteria. Also Brett Bays and Ron Cagle received a certificate for their hard work on the remodel project for Luby’s. Luby’s Café is open daily Monday through Friday, serving a continental breakfast from 7:30-9:00 a.m. and lunch from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pictured at the Grand Opening: Eastland Memorial Hospital CEO and Administrator Ted Matthews, EMH Board of Directors’ President W.H. Hoffman, Jr. and Board of Directors’ member Nancy Stewart.

Photo by Sheila McCoy Hickox

Great Turn-Out for Luby’s Grand Opening

Republican Candidates for Eastland County Commissioner Pct. 2 were presented at a forum held in the River of Life Church Tuesday, January 28. The candidates are Jim Burleson, James Crenshaw, Jay Gentry, Jeff Thackerson and Wendell Tipton (not listed as pictured). The next Republican Forum will be HOUSE DISTRICT 60/US SENATOR: Thursday, February 6 @ 6:30pm @ First Baptist Church, Eastland.

Photo by Bob Hickox

February Officially Black History Month

For slaves, there was present the divine dower of “D Lawd,” who was greater than the white structures that enslaved them. When black slaves were tempted to give up in despair, this power (D Lawd) gave them hope that slavery would soon come to an end...

EMH CEO Dr. Ted Matthews outlines a long-term plan to expand the hospital’s services through rural health clinics and long-term care facilities at a recent Ranger Lions Club meeting.
Photo Tommy Wells

New facilities will help EMH shift focus on Outpatient Care

Eastland Memorial Hospital CEO and President Dr. Ted Matthews isn’t afraid to deliver a scary diagnosis for rural healthcare providers. The outlook for small rural hospitals, like the one he oversees in Eastland, is pretty tough as state and federal...

Rising Star Wildcats—In honor of Holocaust Remember week, Rising Star ISD, as a district, decided to do our own version of the Butterfly Project. The butterfly is a symbol for each child who lost their life during the Holocaust. This week each grade level has discussed the Holocaust: its meaning and it significance in terms of today’s society, in ways that were appropriate for that age group. All teachers and students also came together to a visual representation to give meaning to the approximate 1.5 million children lost to the holocaust. 1700 butterflies were placed in the ground at Rising Star school.

1700 Butterflies Placed at Rising Star School

Eastland Telegram

Vickie Jean Patton Smith Obituary

Eastland-Vickie Jean Patton Smith, 54, passed from this life to the next surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home, 411 S.

Winter Offers Eye-Catching Views

This spectacular winter sunset at Lake Leon in Eastland County was photographed by Anna Maynard

Majestic Celebrates 100 Years!

During the 1920s the Majestic Theatre of Eastland had just opened its doors for the first time and was able to hold 1,000-1,200 people.

County Road Closure Postponed

The road closure of FM 1852 in Eastland County (for culvert replacement) originally scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12-Friday, Feb. 14 has been moved to Monday, Feb. 24-Wed. Feb.

Cisco Press

Cisco Lady Loboes Bi-District Champs!

SHOWING RESPECT--Ace Kilpatrick shows his respect during the playing of our National Anthem at a recent Cisco Lady Lobo’s Basketball game. Ace is the son of Cisco Coach Brent and Desiree Kilpatrick, brother of Owen, grandson of Benny and Deborah Kilpatrick, Jolene Strickland and Larry McMillan and great-grandson of Bryan and Jolene Johnson of Eastland and Dorothy Kilpatrick of Abilene.

County Wide Free Active Shooter Training Course Feb 25th

Next Tuesday the DPS will be providing a free county-wide Active Shooter Training Course at Myrtle Wilks Community Center in Cisco at 6 p.m.

Look for Changes in Retirement Plans

It might not have made the headlines, but a recently passed piece of legislation could affect the IRAs and 401(k)s of millions of Americans beginning in 2020.

Slowpoke Farm Market in Cisco was recently featured in Texas Monthly magazine

Slowpoke Farm Market In Cisco

Looking to try a new local restaurant for lunch Thursday-Saturday?

By Marianna Reep

Ranger Times

Ranger Veterans Support Group To Meet Feb. 25th

The Ranger Veterans Support Group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25th from 10:30 to 12 noon. Meeting place is at 135 South Homer St. next to the Ranger Library.

Kelsey Perez

Our student of the week is Kelsey Perez. Kelsey is a great role model for her peers. She is kind, considerate, and always willing to help! Kelsey likes recess and working with numbers.

Ranger Elementary News

Amelia Hawvermale

Ranger Nursing & Rehab News

Our residents at Ranger Care Center had a very special valentine surprise! Elvis was in the building, with a lot of hunka hunka burning love for all of them!

Rising Star

Culvert Repair Rescheduled Due To Weather

February 19, 2020

Republican Forum at Ranger College CANCELLED

Eastland County Republican Party and Ranger College that was to have hosted a County Commissioner Pct 2, Sheriff & HD 60 Republican candidate forum at Ranger College Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb.