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Old Rip’s 2nd Annual Art Competition: Testament to Rich Artistic Tapestry
Old Rip’s 2nd Annual Art Competition: Testament to Rich Artistic Tapestry
By Jodi Frizzell Nestled in Eastland County, the Lyric Art Center recently played host to the much-anticipated Old Rip’s 2nd Annual Art Competition. Celebrating its rich cultural heritage and paying homage to the legendary horned lizard, Old Rip, the art competition is an annual event that brings together a diverse array of artists from around the region and immerses viewers into a vibrant showcase of artistic expression that matches the spirit of our charming Texan communities. 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
CITY ORDINANCE PROHIBITS BLOWING VEGETATION INTO STREET
CITY ORDINANCE PROHIBITS BLOWING VEGETATION INTO STREET
The City of Eastland would like to remind everyone City Ordinance Sec. 9-19 – Depositing, dumping or burning, it is unlawful for any person to throw, place, dump or deposit of any tree trimmings, hedge trimmings or any other cuttings or trimmings of vegetation on or in any gutter, street, sidewalk, parkway, driveway, curb, alley or any other public property of the city, or in or on any lot, vacant or occupied, driveway or other private property in the city. 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Comptroller Distributes Monthly Sales Tax Revenue City of Eastland shows YTD Increase
Comptroller Distributes Monthly Sales Tax Revenue City of Eastland shows YTD Increase
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 2.5 percent more than in December 2022. 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
City of Eastland 2024 Bulk Trash Pick Up Residential Only
City of Eastland 2024 Bulk Trash Pick Up Residential Only
The Bulk Trash Pick Up schedule for 2024 is shown below. Bulk Trash items will be picked up on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, by appointment only. You will need to call the City of Eastland 24 Hours before pickup at 254-629-8321, in order to make arrangements for pickup. Placing items at curbside more than 48 hours before your pickup date violates City Ordinance Article III, Section 9-19 and 9-21 and may result in a citation being issued. Bulk Trash items are belongings removed from a resident’s home or lot as described in the following list: Sofa or Couch, Table, Chair Mattress, Box Springs Stove Television Dryer & Washers Computer Monitor Lawn Mower or Lawn Equipment (oil and gas removed) 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
From: Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.
From: Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.
01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Victor Avila
Former Border Agent Victor Avila in Cisco Jan. 11
Polls show Americans' first concern is the open 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Midwestern State Univ. Announces Fall Honor Rolls
Midwestern State Univ. Announces Fall Honor Rolls
WICHITA FALLS, 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
In the New Year, Resolve to Help a Child Who Needs You
In the New Year, Resolve to Help a Child Who Needs You
The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volun teering. 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
January 17: Start date to file Application for Place on City Ballot
January 17: Start date to file Application for Place on City Ballot
Start date to file an Application 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Eastland County Creative Arts Contest Youth entries $1 Adult entries $2
Eastland County Creative Arts Contest Youth entries $1 Adult entries $2
Open to all Eastland County Residents, age 5 and up! 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Capital Highlights
Capital Highlights
By Gary Borders Texas Press Association Legal groups sue to stop new immigration law The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Ranger Veterans Support Group Will Attend 37th Annual Vietnam “TET” Reunion
Ranger Veterans Support Group Will Attend 37th Annual Vietnam “TET” Reunion
The Ranger Veterans Support Group will attend the 37th Annual “TET” Reunion honoring “all” Veterans on Sat. Feb. 3rd 2024. 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Rendezvous With Writing Cisco Writers Club
Rendezvous With Writing Cisco Writers Club
One Dozen Writing Goals for 2024 by Priscilla Bettis https:// twitter. com/ PriscillaBettis Beyond using the ofttouted S.M.A.R.T. goal system to create 2024 writing goals, how do we go about setting goals for the new year? 01/04/2024 12:00 AM
Richard Dick Evatt Obituary
Richard Dick Evatt Obituary
01/03/2024 01:33 PM
Odis Gilbert McDonald Obituary
Odis Gilbert McDonald Obituary
01/03/2024 10:19 AM
Lonnie “Le” Stallones, Jr Obituary
Lonnie “Le” Stallones, Jr Obituary
01/02/2024 07:53 AM
Bill Eudy Obituary
Bill Eudy Obituary
12/29/2023 08:01 AM
Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch Personnel receive Awards
Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch Personnel receive Awards
Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch Personnel receive Awards 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR VOTERS WHO VOTE BY MAIL
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR VOTERS WHO VOTE BY MAIL
This is to remind all Voters who vote by mail that you must call 254-629-6051 and request an Application for Ballot by Mail beginning January 1, 2024. Our applications are only valid for one calendar year and expire December 31st of each year. If you are going to be absent from the County during any of the Ballot by Mail for each election that you would like a Mail Ballot for. tions for Ballot by Mail are: 2024 March 5th Primary Election - Friday, February 23, 2024 2024 May 4th Entity Election – Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2024 May 28th Primary Runoff – Friday, May 17, 2024 2024 November 5th General Election – Friday, October 25, 2024 plication for Ballot by Mail by visiting https://web- services.sos.state.tx.us/ forms/6-1f.pdf All Applications for Ballots by Mail should be mailed to: Early Voting Clerk 100 W. Main Ste 104 Eastland, TX 76448 If you have any questions, please call 254-- 629-6051. 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
Morton making most of opportunity at Tech
Morton making most of opportunity at Tech
By Tommy Wells Two seasons ago, Behren Morton has just led the Eastland Mavericks to the state quarter- 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
VFW Post 4136 Commander presents Check to Essay Contest Winner
VFW Post 4136 Commander presents Check to Essay Contest Winner
Above: Commander Daniel Franco VFW Post 4136 is shown above presenting Andie Stephens, senior from Lingleville High School with a $100 check. 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
ECT Thanks All who helped with Gifts for Ranger Care Center
ECT Thanks All who helped with Gifts for Ranger Care Center
We want to Thank everyone who helped put all these gifts (pictured above) together for the Ranger Care Center residents. With out your help, we at the newspaper could not have collected or purchased so many wonderful items. So many Group, Keven O’Keefe, Jackie and Roseatta Stephens, Mac and Linda MQuilkin and many more, who didn’t give names when dropping off or others who were anonymous. Ranger Care Center residents were given pajamas, sweaters, shirts, socks, books, puzzles, candy, blankets, lotions, care kits, and many other things. Again thank you. Also thanks to the three ladies above, Laura Freeman, Michelle Perrin and Shelby Fuquay for sorting and bagging all the gifts to deliver to Ranger Care Center. Eastland County Today Newspapers. 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
EPD Officer of Year
EPD Officer of Year
Award Presented at Christmas Party 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
City Accepts Bid for Dam/Creek Channel Improvements Project
City Accepts Bid for Dam/Creek Channel Improvements Project
By Vance O’Brien 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
Eastland Lions Club Proudly Honors EHS Students of the Month
Eastland Lions Club Proudly Honors EHS Students of the Month
Eastland Lions Club Proudly Honors EHS Students of the Month 12/28/2023 12:00 AM
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