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3rd Annual Open House

3rd Annual Open House

Eastland Fire Department and Rescue are holding their 3rd Annual Open House on October 14th from 11AM - 2PM. 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Pecan & Peanut Sale

Pecan & Peanut Sale

Eastland Civic League and Garden Club are fundraising with a Pecan & Peanut Sale. The Delicious Pecans & Peanuts are from Comanche, Texas of the famous Durham’s Company. 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland City Meeting September 18

Eastland City Meeting September 18

By Vance O’Brien The Board of City Commissioners of Eastland was called to order at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2023 at Eastland City Hall. Following was the invocation by member Richard Rossanger and pledge led by Mayor Larry Vernon. On motion by Cecil Funderburg, seconded by R. Rossander the minutes of the Aug. 21, 31 and Sept. 6, Sept. 8 meetings were approved. A financial report showed sales tax finishing in, 2022-23, by Sept., to be greater than 2022 by 9.47% and audit in good condition, according to City Auditor. 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

German film director Christa Pfafferott

German film director Christa Pfafferott

German film director Christa Pfafferott 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Bands ‘Battle’ to Place at Lyric Theater Saturday

Bands ‘Battle’ to Place at Lyric Theater Saturday

“Battle of the Bands” was held Saturday, September 16th at the Lyric in Eastland. Pictured above: The 1st Place winner Peace of Blues and 2nd Place winner Cadillac Thieves. 1st Place winner Peace of Blues won a performance at LJT’s 18th Annual Rhymes and Vines Music Fest, recording 1 song at Melody Mountain Ranch recording studio, and to have the song played on KATX radio station; 2nd Place winner Cadillac Thieves won an opportunity to headline at Bear Creek in Eastland. Staff Photo 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Olden Volunteer Fire Department OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, Sept. 23 9 AM-1 PM

Olden Volunteer Fire Department OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, Sept. 23 9 AM-1 PM

You are invited to come and take a tour of our Fire Station. Meet our Volunteers and see the Fire Trucks and Equipment we use to serve our community. 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Film ‘Die Ecke’ approaches Death of WW II U.S. Soldier from many Standpoints

Film ‘Die Ecke’ approaches Death of WW II U.S. Soldier from many Standpoints

“I was following my intuition,” German film director/producer Christa Pfafferott said as she spoke to a large audience at the Majestic Theatre Sunday afternoon. They were gathered to view her film “Die Ecke” (The Corner) which delves into the death of an American soldier, Robert Wynne from Texas, killed in action as his division moved into the German village of Oberdorla during the end phase of World War II. 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

C.A.S.T. for Kids - Lake Leon Saturday, September 23

C.A.S.T. for Kids - Lake Leon Saturday, September 23

The Annual C.A.S.T. for Kids will be held at Lake Leon on Saturday, Sept. 23rd. The event is presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Ora Lee Hill Obituary

Ora Lee Hill Obituary

09/18/2023 02:08 PM

Rudolph (Rudy) S. Parker Obituary

Rudolph (Rudy) S. Parker Obituary

09/18/2023 09:23 AM

Garland Paul Andrews Obituary

Garland Paul Andrews Obituary

09/15/2023 04:08 PM

Tea Party Patriots to Screen Plandemic 3: The Great Awakening

Tea Party Patriots to Screen Plandemic 3: The Great Awakening

Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County welcomes you to a screening of The Great Awakening, a third documentary in the Plandemic series. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the movie begins at 6:30 on Thursday, September 14, in the Big Dam Room of the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 West I 20 in Cisco. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

New Industrial Spark-Plug Shines Brightly On Wide Area

New Industrial Spark-Plug Shines Brightly On Wide Area

Employments Up, Economy Boosted and Growth Seen 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Miles for Meals 5K Run Benefiting Meals on Wheels Eastland Saturday, October 7 2023

Miles for Meals 5K Run Benefiting Meals on Wheels Eastland Saturday, October 7 2023

Join us for our 6th annual Miles for Meals 5K run benefitting Eastland Meals on Wheels! The Meals on Wheels mission is to service healthy meals to seniors and homebound residents. Your support of this event will enable MOW to deliver over 60,000 meals annually. Come support your local Meals on Wheels! Register to walk or run; or just come for the fun! Place: Siebert Elementary School - 100 Little Maverick Trail - Eastland, TX US 76448 Formerly Old Rip 5K Entry Fees: 5K - $30 after 9/01/23 Teams of 5 or more - $20 per person (by 9/1/2023) Kids’ Run - $10 ONLY early registrations by 9/01/23 will receive a t-shirt. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Food Packets for Horned Lizards

Food Packets for Horned Lizards

Food Packets for Horned Lizards 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

POW/MIA Recognition Day

POW/MIA Recognition Day

Please remember tomorrow Friday 15th is Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Day. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland Student receives Aviation Scholarship

Eastland Student receives Aviation Scholarship

Photo to the Right: Ramiro Zamora (center), of Eastland and an Aircraft Pilot Training Technology program student at Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus, recently received a $2,000 scholarship from the Heart of Texas Miniature Aircraft Club Inc. through The TSTC Foundation. Pictured with Zamora is Corey Streza (left), the organization’s public relations officer and C.C. Adams (right), the organization’s treasurer. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

County Gets Old Rip History, Fire-ant Encouragement & More From Big Time TV

County Gets Old Rip History, Fire-ant Encouragement & More From Big Time TV

National TV Coverage & More 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

THE CORNER

Special, Because of What Happened 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

In County: Approaching Fall kicks-off Festivals

In County: Approaching Fall kicks-off Festivals

Set in stone - fortunately one can say, Gorman’s Peanut Festival is held on the second Saturday of September. Gorman’s 37th Annual Peanut Festival took place this weekend - with some threat of storms. As it turned out, the storms kept a few miles distance the long anticipated parade was not Rained On! Above, favorites of the parade - 2023 Miss Gorman - Ceidy Guzman (Top L.), Jr. Miss Gorman - Ellie Duske, Little Miss Gorman - Paisley Rainey, and 2023 Peanut Queen Kyndall Scitern (top R.) wave from the Gorman Chamber of Commerce float at the crowd gathered to enjoy the parade and many other activities throughout the day and evening. ( Please see page A 7 for more.) Photo: Margaret Hetrick county towns are on the horizon: Roaring Ranger Days - Saturday, Sept. 16th & 17th; Rips Fest in Eastland - Saturday, October 7th; Rising Star’s Fall Festival Saturday, October 21; and Cisco’s Pie Fest - Saturday, October 21. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland runners shine at Midway Invitational

Eastland runners shine at Midway Invitational

The Eastland High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both turned in stellar outings on Sept. 7 in Waco. The EHS squads both finished in the top two in their respective divisions at the Hewitt Midway Invitational at Lake Waco. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Giovani Ojeda #19

Giovani Ojeda #19

Giovani Ojeda #19 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Bearcats grab 33-20 win over Mavs

Bearcats grab 33-20 win over Mavs

The Hawley Bearcats scored twice in the first quarter an then held on to claim a 33-20 victory over the Eastland Mavericks in a non-district showdown on Friday. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Pleasant Hill Homecoming

Pleasant Hill Homecoming

Good attendance, Preaching, Fellowship Many mark the day for number who list that as home church here the center of the county— enjoyed sunshine, cool breeze dynamic sermon and noon meal. 09/14/2023 12:00 AM

Frankie Joyce McGough Obituary

Frankie Joyce McGough Obituary

09/11/2023 02:50 PM

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