Cisco Press

The Cisco Writers Club had a special treat August 5th: The Sweet Shop in Cisco hosted their first Author’s Showcase and Book Fair. We thank them for their gracious hospitality. Here are a few highlights:

Cleatus Rattan and his wife Connie moved to Cisco in 1973 where he taught English at Cisco Junior College for over 30 years. He submited prose and poetry often for publication and had to suffer rejection many times. Perhaps having been a football player at SMU for two years and then serving as a Sergeant in the Marine Corp for four years, plus being a working and rodeo cowboy, gave Cleatus determination. He attended seven universities and obtained five degrees: B. A. and M.A. North Texas, two other Master’s degree, Hardin-Simmons and SMU, and his ED.D., Texas A & M at Commerce. The late Connie Rattan (who died this last year) was also a brilliant scholar and educator.

Back to School Bash is happening August 15th! Myrtle Wilks Community Center and Mountain Top Church would like to invite students, parents, faculty, and community members alike to join in on one last chance of summer fun before the fall semester begins. The Bash will be held on August 15th from 2:00-4:00 pm at MWCC, 1498 I-20 West in Cisco. This event is aimed to get everyone in Eastland County amped up for a new year of great experiences and learning. With water slides, great food, snow cones, awesome music, and tons more the Back to School Bash will be a fantastic event for all ages with something for the whole family. Don’t forget one canned good per-person for free admission and come join MTC and MWCC for one last hoorah! Come out this Sunday and let’s start off the school year with a Bash!