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Winners of Rip’s Ribs Cook-Off:

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00am

1st Place - $1000 Larkin Wellerman, Smoking Surveyors 2nd Place - $750 Mandy Scott, Lunker Lodge at Lake Leon 3rd Place - $500 Bucky Williams, Gone to Texas BBQ 4th Place - $250 Ken Bryan, All Smoked Up BBQ 5th Place - $150 Mason Wright, Porch Smoking Optional Categories: Appetizers - $180.00 Twice Baked Potatoes Emilo Ramos, Beer Cap BBQ Beans - $160 Secret Recipe that includes brisket Randy Bryan, Smoking Bryans Desserts - $167.50 Banana Pudding Patrick Winters, Waste Connections Meats - $170.00 Chicken tacos Emilo Ramos, Beer Cap BBQ

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Billy and Christina Woodrich and son Levi
Photos by Linda Spetter

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Billy’s Restaurant and Urban Roze Boutique at 1002 Conrad Hilton Blvd. in Cisco

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Urban Roze Boutique inside Billy’s

Ft. Worth Celebrity Chef, Wife Open Businesses in Cisco

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00am

Before Billy Woodrich opened Billy’s Restaurant in Cisco, he was a celebrity chef in Fort Worth. His wife, Christina, had her own business, an online boutique with thousands of followers, which she operated from the family’s home garage.

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County Sheriff Jason Weger (L.) presents Deputy Colby Jackson (R.) an award.
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Deputy Jackson presented Award

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00am

Deputy Colby Jackson with the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office was recently presented with a commendation and life saving award by Sheriff Jason Weger. On February 19th, 2023, Deputy Jackson applied his tourniquet and training to stop the bleeding on a young man who had sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff Weger said “As a direct result of Deputy Jackson’s life saving actions and professionalism, the life of that young man was saved. Deputy Jackson was instrumental in helping someone which is what God has commanded of us all.”

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Crowd enjoying a break for food and drinks in the Tent

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Winners of the Rip’s Rib Cook-Off line up for a group photo.
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Contestant cuts up some delicious ribs!
Above photos by Bob and Sheila Hickox

10th Annual Rip’s Ribs Cook-Off, Wine Festival, Jazz Festival Brings Crowds Saturday to The Square in Eastland

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00am

10th Annual Rip’s Ribs Cook-Off, Wine Festival, Jazz Festival Brings Crowds Saturday to The Square in Eastland

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