Eastland Telegram

D. L. Moody, having his father to die at his age of four, received an education equivalent to the fifth grade. Many who are familiar with his accomplishments as an evangelist, while ministering to children and conducting international ministry, may fail to realize his educational limitations. Knowing how to read moderately, he had to skip many words as he began his ministry teaching and preaching to children. The following quote from D. L. Moody is quite profound. Based upon the scripture found in Luke 18:17 Moody made the following statement.

Heavenly Father, I believe you are God. You are the Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are the God of eternity. You are the ‘Lover’ of my soul.

Celeste Neel has joined the Ranger College coaching staff!

The 3rd Annual Boots and Bling Charity Ball sponsored by the EMH Volunteers is just around the corner. This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, at the Lumber Yard Event Center in Eastland.

ANNUAL OLD RIP ENTOMBMENT Monday, Feb. 27th - 10:30 a.m. NW Corner of Eastland County Courthouse Square

Notice is hereby given that Eastland County Commissioner’s Court will meet in a Special Called Meeting on 02/09/2023 - 8:15 AM in the Eastland County Commissioners’ Courtroom, Eastland Texas, to consider the following agenda items: 1. Accounts payable 2. Update on County Burn Ban -Order adopting or removing burn ban.

Dear Community Partner, The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Eastland County appreciates the support provided by your organization during the past year. It is through such partnership that we can better serve the citizens of Eastland County with educational programs that focus on local needs.

A deadly vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 20, 1 mile west of Eastland occurred Friday, Feb. 3 at 4:21 p.m. Texas Department of Public Safety reported.

The annual Flatwood Cemetery Association meeting will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023. We will be discussing plans on how we can make the cemetery better. The meeting will be held at the home of Mark and Carol Blaylock,

AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton has joined a Montana-led amicus brief requesting the United States Supreme Court to protect a 70-year-old criminal law that has been reliably used to stop the encouragement and inducement of illegal immigration.

Controlling how we age was the central message of a women’s health seminar hosted by Texas Education Extension Association (TEEA) earlier this week. TEEA member and former Retired Nurse, Babshi Spiett’s presentation focused on women’s nutrition and lifestyle relative to cognition and brain health.

Eastland Fire Department will be holding their

Too many parents are living their worst fear: losing a child. These parents have lost teenagers in vehicle crashes in which they weren’t wearing their seat belt.

What to do when it’s Icy Cold Outside?

1/1/2023

Application Deadline is March 31, 2023

Open Third Saturday Each Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statements regarding the Biden Admin i s t r a t io n ’ s “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Rule: “The Biden Administration’s flawed WOTUS rule will harm small businesses, home builders, farmers, and ranchers across the country,” said Congressman Roger Williams. “This rule will empower bureaucrats at the EPA to insert themselves into the decisions of countless private entities. Certainty is key for any small business and this type of regulatory overreach will be detrimental for many of our nation’s job creators.”

Capitol Update

February

The Ranger Veterans Support Group will meet Tuesday, February 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The meeting is at 135 South Homer St. next to the Ranger Library.

SEARCY, AR-- Mariah Miller, a Senior, studying biology, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester.

By Roma Holley

Fraidy-cats Are Us…

Starting with the most well-known wildflower in the state of Texas, the Texas Bluebonnet! Our state flower can be found along roadsides starting in March. These sun-loving flowers are bluish purple with a white tip. The individual petals resemble olden-day bonnets! blue bonnet in TexasAs the state flower of Texas, Bluebonnets are a must! (Image source: Canva.com) Native to: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida Bloom period: March-May Sun requirements: 8+ hours a day Height: