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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to personally thank Olden Fire Dept with the assistance of other Fire Departments in Eastland County and also Fire Departments from all over the state. We also would like to Thank the Forestry Service for coming in and helping save so many homes in Olden. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

TidBits

EVEN IN THE HEAT of what must be the classic heat wave, here we are making plans for FOOTBALL COVERAGE. It is vitally important to be able to properly COVER IN DETAIL what we informally call the fall (make that football season in Eastland County of highest priority because we are honored to report a great number of very important football clubs. Each one ready to claim the highest honor of making it to STATE honor. Teams in our county have been there to State playoffs and are now vowing to do it again. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Pleasant Hill Baptist Homecoming Sept. 10th

Pleasant Hill Baptist Homecoming Sept. 10th

The annual Pleasant Hill Homecoming will be held on Sept. 10th, 2023. We are planning a wonderful day of worship and visitation. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland County Sports

Eastland County Sports

Area teams prepared to close out preseason slate this weekend 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Bulldogs to play in Strawn tournament

Lady Bulldogs to play in Strawn tournament

The Ranger High School Lady Bulldogs will swing into full volleyball mode this weekend when they travel to Strawn to participate in the annual Lady Greyhound Volleyball Tournament. The tournament will be held from Aug. 17-19 in the SHS gymnasium. Ranger was scheduled to face Perrin-Whitt on Aug. 15, will join Strawn 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

High School football begins with lofty expectations in Rising Star

High School football begins with lofty expectations in Rising Star

Rising Star Wildcat football is just around the corner and the enthusiasm is growing. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Help Keep Kids Safe in School Zones With These Simple Steps

Help Keep Kids Safe in School Zones With These Simple Steps

TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers safety tips as new school year starts 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Researching the Story of the 1860 Indian Raid Near McGough Springs

Researching the Story of the 1860 Indian Raid Near McGough Springs

WHERE MRS. LUCINDA WOOD AND LIDDIE LEMLEY WERE KILLED In addition to killing Mrs. Wood and the Lemley girl, two other Lemley daughters were captured by the Indians and later released. Mr. John Lemley moved his family back to Palo Pinto County. Earlier they had been among the first settlers of Jack County, but had lived in Parker County too. The Lemleys came from Illinois. Mrs. Lucinda Wood and Liddie Lemley are buried in the West End Cemetery near the present city of Stephenville, Texas. Larry Lemley lives in Hico, Texas, near Iredell and is 67 years old. James Ed Wolfe died at 80 years of age in Stephenville; his second wife was Kristy Lemley and they married in Strawn, Texas. A second version of the Wood and Lemley Massacre by Indians near McGough Springs near the SE corner of Eastland County was printed in a book The West Texas Frontier by Barbara Belding Gibson. She gives the details that the above mentioned massacre was along Rush Creek and occurred in February of 1860; it occurred 3 miles from the Lemley house which was close to Lingleville. The Indians divided into two groups—those headed toward Belknap got away, but the rangers took up the other trail which led to a point 20 miles north of Cisco. To the frustration of all the Indians were able to escape back to their reservation. A third version of the incident was printed in J. W. Wilbarger's book, the Indian Depredations of Texas, where he states that Mrs. Woods and Liddie Lemley were massacred in January of 1861. Notice that in these various accounts sometimes Lucinda Wood is called Lucinda Woods. (Credit should be given to Michael Trevis, the University of Edinburgh, for his posts on the Internet) There is a Lemley Cemetery in Parker County, 7 miles from Weatherford. There are four Lemley graves there: G. W. Lemley b. June 25, 1828, d. April 4, 1907; Charles H. Lemley b. Nov 28, 1867, d. Dec 2, 1946; Roy Cliff Lemley b. Mar 12, 1895, d. June 11, 1899; Wm J. Lemley b. 1866, d. Nov 23,1916. These Lemleys came to Texas from Illinois in the 1850s. The Lemley Cemetery is on the Thomas A. Martin Survey, and came into the hands of John Leeper who sold it to John R. and Thomas J. Lemley. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Cisco Police Dept. Report

Cisco Police Dept. Report

Cisco Police Department July 2023 Arrests 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Rendezvous with Writing

Rendezvous with Writing

Rendezvous with Writing 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Desdemona Fish Fry August 19

Desdemona Fish Fry August 19

08/16/2023 09:58 AM

City of Ranger Meeting Mon. Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m.

City of Ranger Meeting Mon. Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m.

08/11/2023 04:44 PM

Once Again, We Need Your Help

Once Again, We Need Your Help

If there is one thing we all agree on it is that high school athletics is unique. We, as parents and fans, can’t seem to get enough of it. We want to watch it, talk about it, and read about it. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Train Derailment in Eastland August 5

Train Derailment in Eastland August 5

Train Derailment in Eastland August 5 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Pick up schedule and Meet the Teacher

Pick up schedule and Meet the Teacher

Eastland High School Freshman Orientation and schedule pickup Monday, August 14 at 6 PM Sophomore, Junior, Senior schedule pickup Tuesday, August 15 from 9-11 AM **** Siebert Elementary School Class rosters posted: Friday, August 11th (Front/East Wings) Meet the Teacher: Monday, August 14th from 5-6:30 PM First Day of School is Wednesday, August 16th 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Meet The Mavericks

Meet The Mavericks

Meet The Mavericks 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland County Museum News

Eastland County Museum News

Unless you have been in Alaska the past month or so, you know it has been H O T here in Eastland. And we do mean HOT! With the high temps, and no air conditioning, the Eastland County Museum has had to close until cooler weather prevails. It is just too warm inside the building without ac for our volunteers to work. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Desdemona Fish Fry Sat., Aug. 19th

Desdemona Fish Fry Sat., Aug. 19th

The Desdemona Activity Center will be having one of our “famous” fish fries on Saturday, August 19th . Serving time is 5:00 PM—7:00 PM. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland High School band

Eastland High School band at Meet the Mavericks

Eastland High School band at Meet the Mavericks 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

From the Mayor

I sure wish I could complain about all the rain we’ve been having but it’s just the opposite. It hasn’t been this dry for quite some time. It would be a great time to have a water well for our yard. I know our yard and plants would greatly appreciate one. And, I know our farmers and ranchers need it more than ever right now. Keep on PRAYING for it and I’m sure God will send us our share eventually! He always does! 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Meet the Teacher Thursday, August 10th

Meet the Teacher Thursday, August 10th

Maxfield Elementary 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m General Meeting at 5:15 in Auditorium Meet your teacher and see your classroom, Learn about Title 1 and the Parent Involvement Plan, Bring your school supplies, Get involved - Join the PTO, Grab a volunteer sheet 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Rising Star Wildcats It’s about that time!

Rising Star Wildcats It’s about that time!

Rising Star Wildcats It’s about that time! 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Going on At First Baptist Church in Gorman

Going on At First Baptist Church in Gorman

Come and meet the new Pastor and his family at First Baptist Church in Gorman. Sunday August 13th will be a great time to do so. We will be serving the Lord’s Supper at the morning service and then that evening at 6:00pm we will be having an ice cream social, and the community is invited. All who attend are also invited to bring homemade ice cream or your favorite storebought flavor. Bringing ice cream is not required, just appreciated, especially Butterfinger! We will have plenty! What could be better during the hot weather we’ve been experiencing for so long than ice cream? 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Cliff Lindsay and Ranger Mayor Terry Robinson

Cliff Lindsay and Ranger Mayor Terry Robinson

Cliff Lindsay and Ranger Mayor Terry Robinson 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

RANGER LIONS CLUB

RANGER LIONS CLUB

RANGER LIONS CLUB--Lion Patrice Tyson and Ranger College Head Coach in Rodeo 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

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