Eastland Telegram

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

The City of Eastland Historic Preservation Board began accepting applications April 3, 2023 for the 2024 Historic Preservation Grants. The application period runs through July 3, 2023. The board anticipates making recommendations from the applications to the City Commission at their regular September monthly meeting. The 2024 Grant period runs October 1, 2023 through September 1, 2024. Approved grants must be completed and reimbursed by September 15, 2024.

Youth enjoy a game in Lake Leon at the Solid Rock Camp Teen Week

Since the Eastland “Friendship Meal” falls on the

By Tommy Wells The Eastland Mavericks proved themselves among the best 7-on-7 football programs this past week at the 2023 Dave Campbells’ Texas Football 7-on-7 tournament in College Station. Eastland finished second in its pool and advanced to the first round of the single-elimination championship.

The Eastland Youth Cheerleading Association is about to bring spirit to the forefront in Eastland County.

At La Mancha Lake Ranch: July 4th Fireworks Show! July 4th at Dusk! Vendors Welcome.

July 4th will be celebrated Saturday July 1st at the Ranger Memorial Vietnam Park.

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Solid Rock Camp holds amazing Teen Week

Eastland County 4-H member, CJ Chaney, placed 2nd in Fashion Show, Construction Theater/Costume at the 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup at Texas A & M.

Benefit Concert at First Methodist Church Eastland

Central figure in Paxton case charged The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. Paul, 36, has been accused of providing financial benefits to the attorney general, who in exchange intervened in several legal issues involving Paul. That connection led in part to the Texas House impeaching Paxton on May 27. He now awaits a trial sometime this summer in the Senate.

The Cottonwood Musical is scheduled for Friday evening at 5:00 PM on the 23rd in the Cottonwood Community Center.

Please attend Bingo night at Harmony Baptist Church located at 125 CR 334 in Morton Valley, off Hwy 112 north of Eastland. We will meet at 6 PM on June 27, 2023. Please bring an unwrapped gift (Value $10.00 Limit) for a gift exchange for all participants that win a verified Bingo. Dress casual and come have some fun and meet some new friends. Also bring a snack to share (cookies/ chips). Call 254631-7958 for additional information.

M onday, J une 2 6th from 9:30 AM---4:00 PM, the Sewing Circle will meet. They have all kinds of sewing, quilting, crafts and many other things, too numerous to mention. You can learn all sorts of new things and have lots of fun doing them.

TxDOT campaign aims to deter drunk driving this summer

The City of Eastland Historic Preservation Board began accepting applications April 3, 2023 for the 2024 Historic Preservation Grants. The application period runs through July 3, 2023. The board anticipates making recommendations from the applications to the City Commission at their regular September monthly meeting. The 2024 Grant period runs October 1, 2023 through September 1, 2024. Approved grants must be completed and reimbursed by September 15, 2024.

By Tommy Wells The Eastland Mavericks will take their shot at nailing down the Texas 7-on-7 Football Championships this week at Veterans Memorial Park in College Station. The Mavericks are one of 32 Division III teams to have qualified for the single-elimination tournament.

Last Thursday, the audience at the Majestic Theater got to experience a Marionette show. We had 286 people in attendance. We would like to thank the adults who brought all of the children. There were 184 children who were able to experience this show. We would like to thank Clint Coffee, State Farm Insurance for sponsoring the Dallas Puppet Theater. We would like to thank the Fine Arts Association, Rhyne Hobbs and his volunteers for allowing us to use the Majestic Theater.

Eastland City Commissioners Meet