Proposition 1 – HJR 126 “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”
Eastland Allocations Increase
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuingtoworktogether to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the City of Abilene has assumed daily management of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Abilene. The terms of this agreement went into effect on October 1, 2023. However, the cemetery remains under VLB ownership.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 11 AM - 1 PM
Heading into their showdown with the Merkel Badgers, the Eastland Mavericks knew they had to do something quickly if they wanted to change their luck and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Harmony Baptist Church has begun planning for its 125th Anniversary celebration that will occur August 2024. We are looking for contact information for any past church members, pastors, youth and music ministers. If you are a past or current member or know of any, please get in touch with us. We would love for you to attend the celebration and will keep you informed as plans are made for events.
The Desdemona Activity Center will have one of our great fish fries Saturday, October 21st . Serving is 5:00 PM—7:00 PM. We will have fish, chicken tenders, beans, french fries, potato salad, slaw, hush puppies, & all the extras. This will be our last fish fry of the year so please don’t miss it. Cost is by donation.
De s d emona Sewing Circle will be Monday, October 23rd (4th Monday of the month. Opens @ 9:30 AM & closes @ 4:00 PM.
Photo: Bob Hickox
Elected Officials, Citizens, Worship Leaders, Law Enforcement, Military, First Responders, Medical Personnel, Students, Our Children, and ALL! H. V. O’ Brien
By Tommy Wells The Eastland High School Mavericks extended their stranglehold of the district cross country championship on Oct. 11. The Mavericks nailed down their third consecutive district crown by turning in a dominating effort on the trails in Dublin.
by HV O’Brien ____________________________ time, it was a treat to attend the Wednesday luncheon meeting of the Eastland Civic League and Garden Club.
Patrick Odom speaks at Lions Club
Oct. Meeting Eastland City Commission
The annual Tractor Pull at Carbon is fast approaching. It will be held October 21 at 10:30 a.m. at 902 FM 1027, Carbon, Tx. Admission is Free. Bring your Chairs and Join Us! This event support’s Carbon Fire Dept. Concessions Available from CW’s Custom Smoke. For more information contact: James Schuman at 254-433-0654. Sled provided by: HWH Pulling Sled Inc.
Ribbon Cutting held for New Business
Mavericks push through for win over Merkel
The Connellee Hotel in Eastland will be the site for the 2023 Scurlock Family Reunion to be held Saturday, October 21st.
TidBits By HVO
With what seems like the entire World is in turmoil, it is a time to pray to change the World (and individuals) by prayer.
