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Festival Honors Patron Saint

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church celebrated El Dia de la Virgin de Guadalupe, a festival in honor of the Virgin Mary and the belief that a man encountered Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin Mary, in Mexico City on December 9 and then again on December 12, 1531. Above: Church members in native customs for the festival.

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Bluebonnet Chapter of Tx. Municipal Clerks Association

Bluebonnet Chapter hosted by City of Eastland

On December 13, 2023 the Bluebonnet Chapter of Association was hosted by the City of Eastland. 15 City Secretaries met at The Connellee Hotel and Civic Center in Eastland. Eastland Mayor Larry Vernon and Eastland City welcomed City Secretaries from across the region and provided a meal of yummy chili, beans and potato soup The meal was sponsored by Clint Coffee State Farm Insurance, who, along with the City of Eastland, provided Goody Bags to all attendees. Several attendees brought items for a Silent Auction. This auction helps provide funds for our scholarships for continuing education or TMCCP Cer After the meal, the City Secretaries conducted their quarterly business meeting. Highlights of the meeting include: newly elected officers taking their Oath of Office; the 2023 Blue bonnet Chapter Municipal Clerk of the Year was awarded to Abilene Deputy City Secretary Kaitlin Richardson.

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