Eastland County Today

The 12-month-long capital campaign was launched by the Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers, shown here with EMH staff, with a cornerstone commitment of $50,000 represented by the check above.
Photo courtesy of EMH

EMH Reaches 80 Percent of Capital Campaign Goal

In just a matter of months, Eastland Memorial Hospital has reached 80 percent of their $570,000 fundraising goal. The capital campaign was launched earlier this summer to upgrade the computed tomography (CT) scanner in the hospital’s radiology...

Churches and towns in Eastland County offer a variety of wonderful Christmas Holiday events. The family above was among the many enjoying a delicious meal, great fellowship, and dancing at the annual Cowboy Christmas Ball Friday hosted by Leon River Cowboy Church near Olden.

Photo by Bob Hickox

COUNTY ENJOYS COWBOY BALL

Churches and towns in Eastland County offer a variety of wonderful Christmas Holiday events. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition of the Eastland County Today. http://www.etypeservices.com/Eastland%20TelegramID147/

AUSTIN O. McCLOUD

MANY HONORED JURIST AUSTIN McCLOUD DIES

Austin McCloud, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, was called into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born March 17, 1929 in Edom, Texas, and grew up in Lubbock. He received his Bachelor of Business...

The Nancy Seaberry Frost Arts Endowment (501)(c)(3) celebrated its 20th Anniversary with the Eastland Fine Arts Association and the Fort Worth Opera. Five hundred area school children were guests at the historic Majestic Theatre in Eastland on Friday November 30th for the live performance of the children’s opera “Three Pigs Remix.” Since 1999 NSF Arts, EFAA, and FWO have presented annual stage performances in rural Texas for over 8000 school children. Pictured above are members of the Fort Worth Opera at their Majestic Theatre performance, Chris Frost Whiddon, Executive Director of NSF Arts, and husband Red Whiddon.
Photo courtesy of NSF Arts

NSF Arts Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Eastland Fine Arts, Ft. Worth Opera

Eastland County libraries offer abundant activities in addition to checking out good books to read. Visit your local library in Cisco, Eastland, Ranger and Gorman to learn how interesting spending time at the library can be. The two boys above are playing chess at Eastland’s Centennial Memorial Library. See more library news in section B of this edition.
Photo courtesy of Centennial Memorial Library

Playing Chess at the Eastland Library

Brent Bible from Farmers and Merchants Bank and David Bailey from First Financial Bank of Eastland make a donation to the local Salvation Army. Don’t forget: Bell ringers are out in front of Walmart. By Sheila McCoy Hickox

Area Banks Make Donation to Salvation Army

Brent Bible from Farmers and Merchants Bank and David Bailey from First Financial Bank of Eastland Area Banks Make Donation to Salvation Army make a donation to the local Salvation Army. Don’t forget: Bell ringers are out in front of Walmart. To...

Eastland Telegram

Eastland County Commissioners Court Special Meeting

Charlene Holley Chesshir Obituary

CROSS PLAINS – Charlene Holley Chesshir, 91 of Cross Plains, passed away Thursday December 13, 2018 in Abilene. Services will be held at 2 p.m.

La Villa in Abilene

The 12-month-long capital campaign was launched by the Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers, shown here with EMH staff, with a cornerstone commitment of $50,000 represented by the check above.
Photo courtesy of EMH

EMH Reaches 80 Percent of Capital Campaign Goal

In just a matter of months, Eastland Memorial Hospital has reached 80 percent of their $570,000 fundraising goal.

Cisco Press

City of Cisco Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Nellie Mae Staagner Obituary

RANGER – Nellie Mae Stagner, age 89 of Ranger, went home to be with her Lord and reunited with her loved ones Friday, December 14, 2018.

La Villa in Abilene

Ranger Times

Ranger ISD Meeting

Nellie Mae Staagner Obituary

RANGER – Nellie Mae Stagner, age 89 of Ranger, went home to be with her Lord and reunited with her loved ones Friday, December 14, 2018.

Michael Glenn Wells Obituary

RANGER – Michael Glenn Wells, age 50, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, December 13, 2018.

La Villa in Abilene

Rising Star

Eliciana Daniels

Eliciana Daniels

Eliciana Daniels is our Wildcat of the Week. “Lici” is 7 years old and in the 2nd grade. She is the daughter of Amanda and John Paul Lockhart. She has 3 sisters, Addie, Aryeana and Alona.

Jarrison Taylor gets “all ball” on the block of the Eagle shot last week for the Wildcats.

Photo by J&B Photos

Lady Wildcats go 2-0 @ Lueders-Avoca Tourney!

The inclement weather that hit portions of the Big Country last weekend affected the Rising Star Lady Wildcats and their tournament at Lueders-Avoca.

By Stephen Forester

Preparations for Winter Weather Underway in TxDOT’s Brownwood District

TXDOT Crews Prepare For Possible Winter Weather

TXDOT CREWS PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE WINTER WEATHER

Gorman Progress

LIGHTS ARE OUT IN GORMAN! We really mean that Christmas Holiday lights have been strung out everywhere in Gorman! At homes, in the parks, along the streets, and most of all lights are dancing to Christmas music in the annual Holiday Light Show on Fisher street! Follow the signs, stop by and tune in to watch this great show starting after dark, courtesy of Bill Miears.

Photo by Margaret Hetrick