Eastland Telegram

The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) will meet on Tuesday, April 11 at 2:00 in the first Presbyterian Church of Stephenville. The chapter will celebrate San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1836 when the Army of the Republic of Texas led by General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican Army which was led by Santa Anna. This is one of 13 Honor Days recognized by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Agency warns of dangerous drug combination

WE DON’T SET AMOUNTS

Does your family need a new church home, surrounded by the warmth and fellowship of a New Testament Gospel Church? Eastland Baptist Church invites you to worship with them at 105 N. Connellee Ave., every Sunday at 3:00 PM. Since opening services began on March 5, 2023, they have been blessed with new members, one baptism, with three more to be scheduled, and one wedding. Please come expecting to hear “Christ Centered” messages, and timeless gospel music. “What’s Missing?” UR. See you this Sunday!

The Eastland Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new business in Eastland - Easy on the Eyes Beauty Salon. Sisters Janiesa and Shania welcomed attendees to their Grand Opening. Let’s welcome them to Eastland!

First, we apologize for the mass confusion over the previous collection schedule information due to miscommunication between the City and Waste Connections.

Centennial Memorial Library will have a book sale beginning Wednesday, March 29th. We will have adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction. Coffee table type books are also available. Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 6:00 and Wednesdays 12:00 - 5:00.

County Judge David Hullum was the guest speaker at last week’s Eastland Lions Club meeting. Everyone enjoyed his informative talk.

The City of Eastland, along with Waste Connections, has offered free bagged leaf pickups on the second and fourth Fridays of each month beginning in December. This service for the season will end on Friday, April 28, 2023. All bagged leaves must be placed at the curb no earlier than 24 hours in advance of a scheduled pick up. Residents must call Eastland City Hall at 254-629-8321 to be placed on the pick-up list at least 24 hours before a pick-up date.

The City of Eastland Historic Preservation Board has set the following dates for their 2024 Historic Preservation Grant period: Begin accepting applications April 3, 2023 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.

Cynthia Ann & Quanah Parker - May 4 – June 10, 2023

During the 2023 Texas Transportation Forum, held recently in Austin, the Brownwood District’s Interstate 20 Ranger Hill Realignment Project was recognized with TxDOT’s We Build Texas Design Award. Jason Scantling, Director of Transportation Planning and Development, accepted the award. The We Build Texas Project Awards, formerly the Texas Project Awards, recognize TxDOT engineers and designers, as well as small and large contractors who go above and beyond expectations. The winning engineers and designers are chosen due to successful partnering to complete projects that make a difference for the local community and motorists in Texas.

Waldine Stephenson, long time Carbon resident, will be 100 years old April 22, 2023. Her family is hosting a birthday party for her to celebrate this milestone. All her friends and acquaintances are welcome to come and help celebrate her 100th birthday.

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Fr Joseph and Catholic communities of St. Francis Xavier Church - Eastland, St. John Church - Strawn, St. Rita Church - Ranger and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church - Cisco invite you to join us for the 4th year re-enactment of the passion of the Christ Passion Play on Friday April 7, 2023 at 3 pm and Good Friday Service at 5 pm.

Hello from your friends at Leon River Cowboy Church! Join us! There is a place for YOU!

The American bumblebee population is alive and well in East Texas, according to early indications from a five-year research project.

In a previous article I expressed my frustrations with the WOKE culture as it seeks to alter the nomenclature of human conversation. One such word is MARRIAGE.

Cisco Writers Club invites you to an informal writing class: Poetry for Those Who Are Scared of Poetry. The class will be held Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Hilton Center, 309 Conrad Hilton Blvd., Cisco, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pedestrian, bicyclist fatalities on the rise Pedestrian fatalities resulting from traffic crashes increased 34 percent from 2017 to 2021, while bicyclist deaths increased 58 percent during the same period. The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off a pedestrian and bicyclist campaign this month to urge all Texans to follow the state’s traffic laws and reduce those fatalities.

The Singing Men are ministers of music from churches scattered from Wichita Falls to Tyler, from North Texas to Waco. There are also other chapters in the state of Texas; this is the largest. Now scheduled is to go to Poland in their upcoming event in April.

Centennial Memorial Library will have a book sale beginning Wednesday, March 29th. We will have adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction. Coffee table type books are also available. Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 6:00 and Wednesdays 12:00 - 5:00.

Thank you to Cisco Fire and Eastland PD who played in the games and to those who supported the event! We had the chance to raise money for the Eastland Animal Shelter while providing a good bit of entertainment. We had a blast playing this year and hope for an even better turnout in the next!

The Eastland “Friendship Meal” will be this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 2023.

The annual Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers’ Boots and Bling Charity Ball took place at the Lumberyard in Eastland on the evening of February 11, 2023. Boots and Bling has been a popular fundraiser for the hospital and the Volunteers. The Volunteers put a tremendous amount of effort into making it a success. James Doyle of Spanky’s Catering served a delicious meal that was followed by a fundraising auction conducted by David Bailey from First Financial Bank. Afterward, everyone enjoyed the fellowship of the evening with a live band and dancing. Thanks to the phenomenal support of the community, the Volunteers cleared $58,500 after expenses. Since 2007 the Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers have raised and donated $573,159 to Eastland Memorial Hospital to purchase new, state-of-the-art equipment. The Boots and Bling Charity Ball is their biggest annual fundraiser, and this year was no exception.