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Great Turnout for Boots & Bags
Great Turnout for Boots & Bags

County Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center staff came dressed in the 1920s theme to the Boots & Bags event Photos: Sheila McCoy Hickox

Great Turnout for Boots & Bags

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00am

The 3rd annual Boots & Bags Bingo had a wonderful turnout Saturday. This year’s theme was the 1920s. Eastland County Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center have been doing this event for 3 years now in memory of Kathleen Jackson. Kathleen always gave of her time when it came to children, elderly and pretty much anyone in need. She would be honored knowing this event is in her name.

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City Commission Meeting:

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00am

In a wee bit over an hour the City Fathers renamed membership to three City boards, okayed a Chamber event, adjusted zoning to commercial purposes and went further into debt for needed vehicles and heard the need and okayed a contract for jail confinement services with Stephens County on Eastland area Class C misdemeanors.

Tours of The Woodlands’ Construction being held

The Woodlands’ Management team gives a “hard hat” tour of ongoing construction Photo: Levi Freeman

Tours of The Woodlands’ Construction being held

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00am

Construction on the new nursing and rehabilitation facilities at The Woodlands is on schedule to finish near the end of October 2020. The Woodlands’ management team is allowing the general public to take walking “hard hat” tours of the on-going construction. The tours include walks through the new wings of the facility and more information can be found on Facebook at “Hard Hat Tour of The Woodlands Nursing & Rehabilitation.”

A REAL LIVE HORNED TOAD! ARE THEY BACK?

A REAL LIVE HORNED TOAD! ARE THEY BACK?

Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:00am

This one found in Eastland County by Phillip and Judy Murdock when they were plowing a field near Cisco - - Revered, but for too long, scarce - - they are the official Eastland County Mascot. You do know the history of the horned frog (toad) that slept 31 years in the corner stone of the County Courthouse, where you can see the original horned toad permanently displayed in the Lobby. It is a fantastic bit of factual county history! - - A live toad was placed by teenagers as a “lark” in the corner stone before it was sealed of the new building in 1897 AND 31 years later (in 1828) the SAME toad was removed alive and kicking, toured the nation, featured in Believe it Or Not, but alas, passed to be embalmed and put on permanent display for the world to see. Locals take oaths regularly asserting that it IS A TRUE ACCOUNT of the original Old Rip. So, look for more! If there is one, there has to be more! They are harmless, tough and love red ants, and after all the rain, ants are plentiful. So look for red ant mounds and you may find a harmless, rare, Texas icon - - the Horned Toad. Photo: Judy Murdock

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