Ranger Times

Seeds From the Sower

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00am

There are some religions in the Orient that follow practices that are condemned by Scripture and society. A member of one of them was jailed for robbery and murder which was part of his “faith.” While imprisoned he was visited by a missionary who shared with him the message of salvation. After he accepted Christ, the missionary gave him a Bible which became his dearest possession.

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Lineage Workshop July 30

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00am

LINEAGE WORK- SHOP--Sponsored by the Picketville Chapter of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Learn how to build a Family Tree and find your ancestors using both free and subscription websites! Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 10:30 AM-2:00 PM at Goleman Library at Ranger College 1100 College Circle Ranger, TX. Bring a sack lunch, drinks, and/or snacks. Computers are available or bring your own device. RSVP: Linda Boose lboose@classicnet.net. Enrollment limit is 20.

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Ranger College Receives more than $1.5 Million in Job Training Grants

Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:00am

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant in Erath County to support career training at Ranger College. The college received $324,658 to help the school purchase and install automotive technology equipment to initially train 126 students for careers in the automotive industry. Ranger College will prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence certification with the mobile Automotive Technology program and high-tech mobile equipment. The school will use the equipment purchased through this grant to train more students in the future.