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Cisco Police Department

Cisco Police Department

This is Jerome Allen Serna of Roswell New Mexico. On February 22,2023 he was stopped by Officer James Thomas and Sgt. Derek Gun- stanson for not having a visible license plate on his vehicle. During an investigation it was discovered that Serna was transporting three illegal non citizens to the metroplex area. With the assistance of Lt. Lee Risdon, the three passengers and Serna were detained and taken to Cisco Police Department where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent became involved. This investigation also revealed over $1000.00 cash and an illegal drug. All four suspects were housed in Eastland County Jail. The three illegal non citizens were later taken to Blue Bonnet Federal Detention Facility in Anson Texas. Serna has been charged with Posssesion of a Controlled Substance and Human Smuggling, both felonies. The three non citizens had already been handled by Customs Agents earlier in the month and at that time were released back into Mexico. Serna is currently free on bond. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

CITIZENS PAY RESPECT TO ‘OLD RIP’

CITIZENS PAY RESPECT TO ‘OLD RIP’

This is the season we can expect rain one morning, a dust storm later. We natives have learned to be prepared. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

New 91st Judicial District Clerk

New 91st Judicial District Clerk

Chelsea Henry was appointed 91st Judicial District Clerk in January, 2023 to fill a vacancy. Tessa Culverhouse, former 91st Judicial District Clerk, is now 91st District Court Coordinator. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland County Deputy Seizes Several Pounds of Drugs

Eastland County Deputy Seizes Several Pounds of Drugs

On February 28th, 2023, at approximately 1:30am, Eastland County Sheriff Deputy Colby Jackson made a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle at IH20 Eastbound at the 339mile marker. The female driver was identified as Shauna Madrid W/F DOB 4-29-1986 from Roswell, New Mexico. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Ranger College Awarded $3 Million Grant

Ranger College Awarded $3 Million Grant

Ranger, TX—February 14, 2023. The U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program awarded Ranger College a five-year, $3 million grant, the largest federal grant in the college’s history. The project, Ranger REACH, is designed to enhance academic support services for students across all three campuses. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Amos “Ray” Edwards

Amos “Ray” Edwards

Amos “Ray” Edwards age 77 passed away in his home of 50 years on February 21, 2023 in Harleton, TX. He will now live for eternity in The House of the Lord where he will never have to fight to breathe again. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Juanita Rosales Hamilton

Juanita Rosales Hamilton

Our beloved mother, Juanita Rosales Hamilton, passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 90. We are heartbroken, but we are so blessed to have had her in our lives. She will be deeply missed. Our family is grateful to know she is finally at peace. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Dahlia Marie Salinas

Dahlia Marie Salinas

Dahlia Marie Salinas of Cisco passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 83. Dahlia was born August 16, 1939 in Sterling City to Trieno and Grabiela Guerrero Moreno. She married Ricardo Salinas December 5, 1956 in Frederick, Oklahoma. She was a member of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Dahlia was a wife, homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trino and Grabiela; brother Mike Moreno and wife Elinor; children Ricardo Salinas Jr., Ruben Salinas, Alice Bonney and Debra Whitehead. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

JOIN IN THE FUN!

JOIN IN THE FUN!

Please join us for the 1st Annual Guns & Hoses Slow pitch softball tournament fundraiser for the Eastland Animal Shelter. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

‘JUST AS I AM’ Tour Live in Concert at FBC

‘JUST AS I AM’ Tour Live in Concert at FBC

First Baptist Church in Eastland invites the public to join them on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:00 pm for an immersive worship experience through song, dance and video story telling presented by the African Children’s Choir. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

We’re Back!!!! March Friendship Meal ~Eastland

We’re Back!!!! March Friendship Meal ~Eastland

The Eastland “Friendship Meal” will be this coming Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Scranton Musical in March At Community Center

Scranton Musical in March At Community Center

We will resume the Scranton Musical on March 4, 2023 at Scranton Community Center. Our meal of beef/vegetable stew and cornbread will be served at 5:00 PM for $6.00 and a piece of pie or other dessert is $1.00. Included with the meal is tea or coffee with refills. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS to Harlee Messenger!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Harlee Messenger!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Harlee Messenger!! 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

80 DAYS: HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD

80 DAYS: HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD

We are just over halfway on our “Around the World in 80 Days”. The Lord has blessed us to be able to make the first half of this exciting journey with adventures of seeing impressive sights and meeting many wonderful people. We have also experienced some of the most exciting activities, from a husky sleigh ride in Lapland to a Hot Air balloon ride in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Blue Collar Art Reception at the Lyric in Eastland

Blue Collar Art Reception at the Lyric in Eastland

Blue Collar is an art exhibition at Lyric Art Center in Eastland County, Texas. Four artists contemplate labor using materials ranging from clay and barbed wire to paint and charcoal. Gary Ford and Beth Pearson Lund from Eastland and Kirstyn Wright and William Wright from Decatur find inspiration in their West Texas surroundings. This is visible in choices of materials and subject matter. Motifs of barbed wire, cowboy hats, work boots, and wind turbines, weave throughout the artworks representing only a part of labor in West Texas. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

First BC Eastland Announces Serve Fest

First BC Eastland Announces Serve Fest

First Baptist Church Eastland is excited to announce that we are planning for this year's Mission Eastland: Serve Fest. We are looking to help families with minor home repair and/or yard work on the weekend of March 31-April 1st. Applications are processed by our team to determine who is eligible. Anyone who is within Eastland County can apply. The service will come at no charge to those who are chosen. Anyone who is wanting to complete an application or has any further questions, can contact FBC at 254-629-3355. Deadline to turn in applications is Tuesday, March 7th. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Commissioners Reinstate County Burn Ban

Commissioners Reinstate County Burn Ban

The Eastland County Commissioners’ Court met at 9:00 A.M. on February 27, 2023 in the Eastland County Commissioners’ Courtroom. The meeting opened with a prayer and pledge to the flag. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Week of Feb. 20-24 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Anniversary

Lowell and Georgia Thomas celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary Feb. 27,2023. They were married February 27, 1958 in Eastland, Texas. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Rising Star ISD Board of Trustees Press Release Regarding Resignation

Rising Star ISD Board of Trustees Press Release Regarding Resignation

Superintendent Robby Stuteville submitted his resignation effective February 20, 2023, to the Rising Star ISD Board of Trustees. David Evans, Rising Star ISD Board President, called a special meeting of the Board of Trustees to discuss the resignation and appoint an acting superintendent until such time as a superintendent could be employed. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Gorman Middle School Honor Roll 4th Six Week

Gorman Middle School Honor Roll 4th Six Week

A Honor Roll 6th Grade Kilee Guthery, Rayleigh Hutchins, Cady Smith A-B Honor Roll 6th Grade Kaden Ahearn, Lexi Fraire, Kailey Geffre, Jacob Leal, McKenzie Martinez, Blair Maupin, Sophia Murphy, Edith Pele, Baylor Seaton, Juan Solis A Honor Roll 7th Grade Carson Johnson, Colten Laminack, Kelby Wycoff A-B Honor Roll 7th Grade Justin Brown, Kimberlynn Everhart, Adyson Hobbs, Shawn Jones, Daniela Rodriguez, Dylan Sanchez, Kellan Scitern, Audie Seay A Honor Roll 8th Grade Andrew Alanis, Gunner Rainey, Ty Roper, Alina Torres A-B Honor Roll 8th Grade Virginia Bivens-lara, Logan Campbell, Wyatt Degano, Pepper Dukes, Adyn Duske, Matthew Emmons, Natalie Hunsuckle, Dorian Madera, Connor Neel, Vanessa Pele, Fabian Recendez, Yasmin Reyes 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

Gorman May 2023 City Election:

Gorman May 2023 City Election:

Place 1 - Bill Miears: Unopposed Place 3 - Robert Ervin Unopposed 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

FROM THE GORMAN MAYOR

FROM THE GORMAN MAYOR

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LADY PANTHERS FOR AN INCREDIBLE BASKETBALL SEASON! Thank you to all of our student athletes for providing our community with the best entertainment money can buy. Getting to see our youth compete in sports is a great treat. The success of our schools in athletics and academics is a great help in maintaining our community and attracting new residents to our area. I also want to thank all of our coaches for their dedication and the extra hours they work preparing our students to be competitive. The same goes to all of our teachers. I want to thank our Superintendent and School Board for budgeting the funds to support our programs and our maintenance department for physically maintaining the facilities! We have a wonderful school district! 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

CITY OF RISING STAR PUBLICAWARENESS NOTICE

CITY OF RISING STAR PUBLICAWARENESS NOTICE

The City of Rising Star owns and operates a natural gas distribution system. The gas system consists of an underground network of pipelines throughout the City. The purpose of the gas system is to provide a reliable and safe economical source of energy for heating purposes to the homes and businesses adjacent to the underground gas pipelines. The pipeline system has the capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to the customers. 03/02/2023 12:00 AM

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