Eastland Telegram

The Eastland County Commissioner’s Court met on July 24 to discuss the burn ban, Eastland County Appraisal District Resolutions and more.

(formerly Old Rip 5K) benefiting the Eastland Meals on Wheels at the Siebert Elementary School

July 14, 2023: Special Session #2 When the first Special Session ended with no final property tax relief bill, Governor Abbott quickly called a second Special Session to deal specifically with property tax reduction and relief.

A suspect in the fatal shooting of Eastland County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy David Bosecker, has been identified. The suspect, 42-year-old Cody Pritchard, was booked into the Stephens County Jail for Capital Murder of a Peace Officer.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the loss of Deputy David Bosecker, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a domestic fight in the line of duty. Deputy Bosecker served with unwavering dedication at the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office. This is a devastating blow to our office and community and we are deeply saddened by this loss. He was our friend and our brother.

Eastland FFA State Champion Shelby Hatton

The Eastland “Friendship Meal” will be this coming Tuesday, August 1st, 2023.

By Vance O’Brien Cisco College, Director and Cast took the gold approval ribbon in two performances Friday and Saturday.

The Eastland County Sheriff’s Office has set up a patrol vehicle with flowers on it at the Sheriff’s Office. If anyone wants to lay flowers on or near the unit, they are welcome to. The services for Deputy David Bosecker will be Saturday, July 29th, 2:00pm at the Brownwood Coliseum. There will be a memorial fund set up in lieu of flowers.

Bryan Jackson AKA #ThePreacherman - and his wife Tina are the founders of Vertical Adrenaline Motocross Ministries, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. He is a Multi-World Record Holder by both OWR and Guinness, and a former Multi-Time World & USA Motocross Champion.

At approximately 9:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2023, Deputies with the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic fight in progress at a residence on Hwy 183 between Cisco and Rising Star.

ECWSD’s Superintendent and operators attended the Texas Water Utility Association’s Central West Texas 54th Regional Annual School in May of this year. They took this opportunity to enter the best tasting water contest with a sample straight from the plant and won. This win will allow the district to enter the contest at the state level in September during the TWUA 105th Annual School. The district board of directors would like to contribute this win to a strong dedicated team which includes the District Superintendent, Plant Operators and Staff. ECWSD has worked hard and diligently over the last few years alongside Enprotec/ Hibbs&Todd to produce the best quality water possible from the plant and will continue to strive for excellence.

The name Dave Campbell is literally synonymous with Texas football. His titular magazine on all things football in Texas is anticipated each year by football fanatics, coaches and sports writers. It heralds both the unofficial end of summer and the kickoff of another thrilling gridiron season.

Isham Lamb reported in the Cisco American, February 9, 1929, that Red Gap was the first post office in western Eastland County, one and one-half miles west of the railroad crossing that became the town of Cisco in 1881. Red Gap had begun in 1877, a tent city when the railroad came through a gap of red hills, but it had begun largely because its location was near crossroads of several early trails and roads.

Heavenly Father, I believe you are God. You are the Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are the God of eternity. You are the ‘Lover’ of my soul.

Texas Family Defense Committee welcomes Wes Virdell of Brady to the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 I-20 in Cisco, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27. Wes will recap second amendment legislation in the 88th Texas Legislature.

Turkey orders for county and majors are due to the Extension Office by 5 p.m. Monday, July 31st.

GRAHAM LIVESTOCK COMMISSION, LLC Sale Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM, Graham, Texas (940) 549-0078 July 17, 2023 Receipts were 2260 including 550 Packer cows, Bred Cows, and Pairs.1710 Yearlings and Calves. We had 261 consignors and 55 buyers. Packer cows were steady. Packer bulls were steady. Young replacement cows and pairs were steady. The market for steers and heifers weighing 500# and under were steady to strong. The market for steers and heifers weighing over 500# were steady. We had a good run of cattle with the market being steady on last week’s higher market.

CISCO HIGH SCHOOL FFA--Fifteen Cisco FFA members attended the Texas State FFA Convention in Dallas

Everyone is invited to ‘A Night about Wellness’ on Thursday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m., at Myrtle Wilks Community Center. You are sure to leave motivated, in control and excited about your future health.