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Eastland Telegram

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
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
Clyde rallies past Eastland 34-21
Clyde rallies past Eastland 34-21
Blake Carr rushed for two touchdown and passed for two more on Friday and powered the Clyde Bulldogs to a 3421 come-from-behind win over the Eastland Mavericks. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
Pleasant Hill Homecoming Sunday, September 10
Pleasant Hill Homecoming Sunday, September 10
Pleasant Hill Homecoming wil l be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church September 10. The church is located 2 miles East of Hwy 183 on FM 2526. Registration at 10 a.m. - Shirley Tucker Barbeque meal and desserts will be provided by church and members. Please join us for worship and fellowship. RSVP for meal can be made via voice message or text to 254-488-2553. Donations and memorials to Cemetery may be mailed to: Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association P.O. Box 312 Cisco, TX 76437. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
Annual 2023 Charity Golf Tournament Is Sept. 9
Annual 2023 Charity Golf Tournament Is Sept. 9
Annual 2023 Charity Golf Tournament Is Sept. 9 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.
Texas 2024 United Transportation Program
By J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., Chairman, Texas Transportation Commission The star on the Texas flag somehow seems to shine a little brighter every year as more and more people move to Texas to find a thriving economy and a better quality of life. While that growth is wonderful to see, it does bring challenges to our transportation system. 09/07/2023 12:00 AM
Eastland County Today
Ranger Dental
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Collins & Sons Plumbing
First Financial Bank
I-20 Bail Bonds
Hinyard Realty
Rising Star Nursing & Rehab
Complete Dental CC Rice
Certified Auto Direct
Cisco College
Campbell Farm & Ranch
Graham Livestock Commission
Arrow Ford Tony Kerbow
Gifford
Aaron's Insurance
Daves Storage
Gilder Storage
King Insurance
JC's Steakhouse
Mae's Meat Market
Bill Patton
Redeemer Lutheran- WOW
VFW
Mountain Top Christian Academy
Eastland Memorial Hospital
Ranger College
Security Title
Flatworks
Rafter C Farm
Hometown Brand Center
Dominos Pizza
Sherry Green Insurance
Huntin Store