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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
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
Cisco Senior Nutrition Program
Cisco Senior Nutrition Program
Cisco Senior Nutrition Program 08/10/2023 12:00 AM
Graham Livestock Market Report
Graham Livestock Market Report
GRAHAM LIVESTOCK COMMISSION, LLC Sale Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM, Graham, Texas (940) 549-0078 August 7, 2023 Receipts were 2405 including 575 Packer cows, Bred Cows, and Pairs.1830 Yearlings and Calves. We had 310 consignors and 65 buyers. Packer cows were $2-$3 higher. Packer bulls were $2-$4 higher. Young replacement cows and pairs were steady with a good demand. The market for steers and heifers weighing 500# and under were steady to strong. The market for steers and heifers weighing over 500# were $3-$6 higher. We had a good run of cattle with the market being higher on all classes of cattle. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
1st Edition of a Blockbuster Article detailing what we all suspected about the Democratic Party stunts did to smear former Donald President Trump in acts to elect Biden. It will be a long continued piece! So make sure your subscription is up to date or renew and subscribe to Eastland County Today P.O. Box 29 Eastland, TX 76448 or call 254-629-1707; subscribe or renew now. Rates: $45.00 in County; $60.00 out of County; $75.00 out of state. This is a Blockbuster proven article that will run and you won’t want to miss a bit of this Blockbuster article. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Mavs to face Albany in volleyball showdown
Lady Mavs to face Albany in volleyball showdown
The Eastland High School Lady Mavericks will hit the volleyball court in earnest next week when they host the Albany Lady Lions in non-district action on Aug. 18 in the EHS gym. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM
Area football teams will open preseaseon this weekend
Area football teams will open preseaseon this weekend
Area football teams will open preseaseon this weekend 08/10/2023 12:00 AM
Cisco Writers Club
Cisco Writers Club
Poems the Length of a Novel?! 08/10/2023 12:00 AM
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