Eastland Telegram

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

Boy Scout Troop 103, Eastland VFW Post 4136 and Ranger Veterans Support Group placed flags in the Ranger Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Flag day June 14, 2023. Photo submitted by Daniel Franco - Eastland VFW Post 4136

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

By: Sierra Wells Auditions for the Bankhead Community Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park are set for June 24 at the Lyric Art Center in Eastland. There will be two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1

Stephanie Worrels was sworn in Monday, June 12, 2023 to the Ranger ISD Board of Trustees. Board President Gerald Gunstanson administrated the Oath of Office. Board trustees and Superintendent welcomed Stephanie Worrels to her new position. She will be serving in Place 1. With all places now filled, the board is complete, it was noted. Worrels is Associate Vice President at Ranger College.

On Sunday, June 25, chow down or perform (or both) for a good cause at a Plate Lunch Fundraiser plus Open Mic Night at The Lumber Yard Event Center in Eastland. From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or while supplies last), enjoy smoked pork loin or chicken with sides, a drink, and dessert for a suggested $15 donation to the national nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Robert “Dion” Fink as he fundraisers for a life-saving kidney transplant.

If you have any photos from the 2022-2023 4-H year that you would like to have included in our photo slideshow at the 2023 4-H banquet, please email them to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 14. Please only include photos that reflect 4-H activities and projects.

Congratulations to these hardworking 4-H members. All 1st Place Record Books will advance to the District 8 4-H Record Book Judging Contest!

GRAHAM LIVESTOCK COMMISSION, LLC Sale Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM, Graham, Texas (940) 549-0078 June 19, 2023 Receipts were 1926including 591 Packer cows, Bred Cows, and Pairs.1335 Yearlings and Calves. We had 199 consignors and 65 buyers. Packer cows were $2 higher. Packer bulls were steady to $3 higher. Young replacement cows and pairs were steady to $100 higher. The market for steers and heifers weighing 500# and under were steady to $5-10 higher. The market for steers and heifers weighing over 500# were steady to $5 higher. We had a good run of cattle with the Market being higher in all classes.

State Fair Validation Sheep, Goats, Pigs Tues., June 20 at 8 AM at ECLRA Show Grounds 475 Hwy 3101 Eastland.

Steer and Heifer Validation will be Monday, June

Pistol Practice Tues., June 20 at 5:30 PM Eastland Rifle and Pistol Club Range 599 CR 536 Eastland.