Eastland Telegram

Archery Practice Mon., June 19th at 5:30 pm.Eastland Archery Range CR 536 Eastland, TX All youth who wish to participate must be enrolled in Eastland County 4-H and be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Sale Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM, Graham, Texas (940) 549-0078 June 12, 2023 Receipts were 2404 including 505 Packer cows, Bred Cows, and Pairs.1899 Yearlings and Calves. We had 249 consignors and 68 buyers. Packer cows were steady. Packer bulls were steady. Young replacement cows and pairs were steady to $100 higher. The market for steers and heifers weighing 500# and under were steady to $4 higher. The market for steers and heifers weighing over 500# were $5$8 higher. We had a good run of cattle with the market being higher in all classes.

Webster’s Dictionary defines Integrity as “the quality or state of being of sound moral principle; uprightness, honesty and sincerity”. When applied it means: your moral values are not for sale!

What Makes a Dad?

Not speaking for the newspaper, but simply the opinion of the editor: Mr. Trump did much good during his first term--not perfect, but knew how things get done-- and he did them, to accomplish good things that needed fixing and doing. Not without mistakes, but done for the benefit of the entire nation.

Texas House impeaches AG Paxton

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

LYRIC THEATER West Side of Square Rich History... Bright Future Interstate... Independent (up—down) Now- in Re-estaBlish Old Timers—some know way-back, many wonder what happened. Many of us remember that the Lyric was the theatre where we first saw Gone With The Wind (twice there as we recall).

Monday, June 26th 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.

the following years, she became wife to a Comanche chief and mother to children, including Quanah. After Cynthia Ann was taken back by Texas Rangers, Quanah became one of the most important Comanche leaders both in war and peace.

A house fire in near-by Ranger took the life of one male last Wednesday. The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshall. More will be reported as information becomes available.

The Eastland County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting on 06/12/2023 at the Eastland County Commissioners’ Courtroom in Eastland,Texas. Judge Hullum called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. and declared a quorum, followed by a prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag.

The Maverick 7-on-7 Football team qualified for the State Tournament. They qualified by winning a tournament in Abilene on Friday, June 10. The Mavericks will compete in the State 7-on-7 Tournament in College Station on June 22-23. Go Mavericks!

Do You Remember This Painting?

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

The Creature Teacher was a great success! We had 176 people in attendance. The students got to touch a boa constrictor, a giant lizard and a kangaroo. We would like to thank Bobby Blackwell, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring the Creature Teacher.

Pictured above are Eastland County Retired Teachers Association officers elected for 2023-2024.Left to Right: Tammy Loran, Technology Contact; Kathy Glidewell, Immediate Past President; Gail Norris, President; Harryette Purvis, 1st Vice President; Kathy High, Treasurer; Carole Clower, 2nd Vice President; Sally Maxson, Secretary; Ruth Stewart, District President

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Texas Department of Public Safety officials reported that an Eastland resident, Sherry Ann Maxey, 64 years of age, was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Jesse Speer on June 6 at 1:05 AM after she was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 20. The accident occurred within Ranger city limits.

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

Thursday, June 8th, the DAC will host a Bunco for the Cure party. Starting time 6:00 PM. Come out for an evening of fun and know you are contributing to a worthy cause.

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