Eastland Telegram

Whenever men meet “to tell stories of great achievements of the gigantic oil industry, someone will always tell, amid a breathless silence, the amazing story of Hog Creek Carruth.” He called himself J. W. “Hog Creek” Carruth. The investors he betrayed no doubt called him much worse. His “amazing story” began in the Texas boom town of Desdemona.

Little Engines That Can…

Former Ranger Man finds another Battle to test Faith

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ECLRA Show Grounds 475 FM 3101 - Eastland, Texas Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The City of Eastland would like to remind everyone City Ordinance Sec. 9-19 – Depositing, dumping or burning, it is unlawful for any person to throw, place, dump or deposit of any tree trimmings, hedge trimmings or any other cuttings or trimmings of vegetation on or in any gutter, street, sidewalk, parkway, driveway, curb, alley or any other public property of the city, or in or on any lot, vacant or occupied, driveway or other private property in the city.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 2.5 percent more than in December 2022.

By Jodi Frizzell Nestled in Eastland County, the Lyric Art Center recently played host to the much-anticipated Old Rip’s 2nd Annual Art Competition. Celebrating its rich cultural heritage and paying homage to the legendary horned lizard, Old Rip, the art competition is an annual event that brings together a diverse array of artists from around the region and immerses viewers into a vibrant showcase of artistic expression that matches the spirit of our charming Texan communities.

The Bulk Trash Pick Up schedule for 2024 is shown below. Bulk Trash items will be picked up on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, by appointment only. You will need to call the City of Eastland 24 Hours before pickup at 254-629-8321, in order to make arrangements for pickup. Placing items at curbside more than 48 hours before your pickup date violates City Ordinance Article III, Section 9-19 and 9-21 and may result in a citation being issued. Bulk Trash items are belongings removed from a resident’s home or lot as described in the following list: Sofa or Couch, Table, Chair Mattress, Box Springs Stove Television Dryer & Washers Computer Monitor Lawn Mower or Lawn Equipment (oil and gas removed)

WICHITA FALLS,

The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volun teering.

Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch Personnel receive Awards

This is to remind all Voters who vote by mail that you must call 254-629-6051 and request an Application for Ballot by Mail beginning January 1, 2024. Our applications are only valid for one calendar year and expire December 31st of each year. If you are going to be absent from the County during any of the Ballot by Mail for each election that you would like a Mail Ballot for. tions for Ballot by Mail are: 2024 March 5th Primary Election - Friday, February 23, 2024 2024 May 4th Entity Election – Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2024 May 28th Primary Runoff – Friday, May 17, 2024 2024 November 5th General Election – Friday, October 25, 2024 plication for Ballot by Mail by visiting https://web- services.sos.state.tx.us/ forms/6-1f.pdf All Applications for Ballots by Mail should be mailed to: Early Voting Clerk 100 W. Main Ste 104 Eastland, TX 76448 If you have any questions, please call 254-- 629-6051.

By Tommy Wells Two seasons ago, Behren Morton has just led the Eastland Mavericks to the state quarter-

Above: Commander Daniel Franco VFW Post 4136 is shown above presenting Andie Stephens, senior from Lingleville High School with a $100 check.

We want to Thank everyone who helped put all these gifts (pictured above) together for the Ranger Care Center residents. With out your help, we at the newspaper could not have collected or purchased so many wonderful items. So many Group, Keven O’Keefe, Jackie and Roseatta Stephens, Mac and Linda MQuilkin and many more, who didn’t give names when dropping off or others who were anonymous. Ranger Care Center residents were given pajamas, sweaters, shirts, socks, books, puzzles, candy, blankets, lotions, care kits, and many other things. Again thank you. Also thanks to the three ladies above, Laura Freeman, Michelle Perrin and Shelby Fuquay for sorting and bagging all the gifts to deliver to Ranger Care Center. Eastland County Today Newspapers.

Award Presented at Christmas Party

By Vance O’Brien

Eastland Lions Club Proudly Honors EHS Students of the Month

The Bulk Trash Pick Table, Chair Up schedule for 2024 Mattress, Box Springs is shown below. Bulk Stove, Television Trash items will be Dryer & Washers picked up on the 1st Computer, Monitor and 3rd Friday of each Lawn Mower or Lawn month, by appointment Equipment (oil and gas only. You will need removed) to call the City of Brush (cut to 4-foot Eastland 24 Hours lengths, bundled, tied before pickup at 254- and each bundle must 629-8321, in order to weigh 50 lbs. or less) make arrangements for (limit of 8 bundles per pickup. Placing items pickup) at curbside more than No Tires 48 hours before your No Oil and Liquids pickup date violates No Paint or Paint City Ordinance Article Products III, Section 9-19 and No Construction 9-21 and may result in Materials of any kind a citation being issued. No Concrete Bulk Trash items are No Refrigerator belongings removed No AC Unit from a resident’s home No Bagged leaves or lot as described in the (that starts following list: December-April- 2nd - Sofa or Couch, & 4th Friday)

On Thursday, December 21, 2023 after receiving information from other knowledgeable sources, the County Judge decided to remove the OUTSIDE BURNING BAN in Eastland County with the stipulations and request that anyone intending to plan and execute any type of outside burning, please contact Eastland County Cooperative Dispatch (254)629-1728 and their nearest UHGHSDUWPHWWRRWLIWKHPRIWKHWLPHDGORFDWLRRIWKHRWVLGHEULJ DFWLYLWLWKRUHEHLJVWDUWHGLIWKHUHLV03LGVSHHGRUDERYH Please use extreme caution with any outside burning! The County Judge may rescind the Order Restricting Outdoor Burning upon a determination that the circumstances that required the Order no longer exist. In making this announcement, the County Judge expressed his appreciation WRWKHYDULRVUHJKWHUVUHGHSDUWPHWVDGDOORWKHUFLWLHVRI(DVWODG County who cooperated so diligently in helping to alleviate the emergency FRGLWLRRIGDJHURVLOGUH The County Judge ordered that the outside burning ban in Eastland County be removed, effective immediately.

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