Eastland Telegram

By Tommy Wells At the age of 81, Dr. Sandra Hazelip stunned everyone when she announced she was going to take Jules Verne’s advice and travel around the world in 80 days. Not necessarily by balloon, but she and her friend, Ellie Hamby, did.

We had an amazing turnout for Science at the Library. There were 140 people who came by to see Mr. Culverhouse and his microscopes. The one where we could watch the silver was my favorite. ( Photos to the right and below - submitted by Eastland Memorial Library)

Fly Your Flag On Flag Day June 14th

The Eastland County Retired Teachers Association donated over 200 books to students of Siebert Elementary in May to promote reading during the summer. The students get to keep the books and take them home and continue their reading skills.

By Tommy Wells Renee Alexander admits to not liking to have to change jobs. In fact, she hated the idea of having to find a new position so much that when she found out the owners of the Ranger Care Center were looking to retire after more than 40 years in the business, she decided to take extreme measures.

KALAHARI That’s the name of THE NEW BIG resort and convention Center in Round Rock, just out of Austin.

Skunks in Low Places...

A pretty spider web on a barb wire fence

Jnue 15, 12 noon An eating and lifestyle approach to reduce risk for diet-related chronic disease

The Eastland County AgriLife Extension Office will hold an introductory educational program on commercial hair sheep and meat goat production Friday June 2 at 1:00 pm. The program will be held in the Judge Scott Bailey Center at 102 N. Lamar and cover basics in breeds, selection, herd health, nutrition, facilities, and marketing. A farm tour of Jason and Brandy Jones’ Dorper Sheep Farm near Rising Star will follow, providing an opportunity to visit with successful producers in the industry and hear their story. Register by calling 254-629-2222. Cost will be $20 per person.

What is the greatest truth you ever learned about God?

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester.

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We want to thank everyone who participated in our May 20th fish fry. Because of you it was a great success. Thanks to the cooks, the women who served, all who brought desserts, our talented musicians, & all who came to eat the delicious food.

The Desdemona Activity Center will have an all you can eat breakfast buffet the first Saturday of the month (June 3rd ) We have eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, coffee, milk, & juice. Serving time is 7:00 AM—9:00 AM. Cost is by donation. ****

Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a highranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.

Be careful… A regular contributor to this paper is a commentary titled “It Seems To Me.”

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewide long-range transportation plan.

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TxDOT partners with law enforcement to urge everyone to “Click it or Ticket”

Eastland ISD Middle School Awards