Eastland Telegram

The DAC’s Garage Sale will be April 20,

CRAZY HAT CONTEST AT EASTLAND VFW--Pictured Shayne 1st place and Karla 2nd place. A crazy hat contest was the theme for April Fools Day at VFW Post 4136 in Eastland. Prizes were awarded and a lot of fun was had by all.

The political atmosphere of our country saddens us when elected leaders disregard the fundamental rule of law and put aside our Constitution. Something within us says: this can’t be happening to America”. Our place in the world is weak and former allies have made pacts with those that hate us. Millions of Americans are not better off than they were two years ago. Politically, we suffer from paralysis of analysis. We’ve analyzed the problems over and over until we are sick of hearing. We’ve heard a hundred times that: “the border is no longer secure; we’re not energy independent anymore; inflation is crippling us”. Why not rally around one who knows how to correct it?

From the locks of destruction And the chains of sin He has set us free Through his life Through his death Through his blood Jesus is the JESUS IS THE KEY He is the Messiah and the King, He is the Promised, the Anointed, and the Lamb He is the Bread that feeds us all He is the son of David and of Abraham.

Heading into the 2023 softball season, everyone expected Hannah Rogers and Justice Fox to be outstanding players. Neither have disappointed.

Andrew Hicks, Sammy Herrera and Jay Oznick all claimed medals last Thursday and helped carry the Eastland Mavericks to fourth in the final team standings at the annual Golden Shoe Relays in Clyde. The Mavericks tallied 82 points in the meet and finished in a tie for fourth overall with Cisco. Both Eastland and Cisco were just one-half point behind Clyde for third.

As the weather begins to warm up, many gardeners are starting to plant their tomatoes. However, growing happy and healthy tomato plants can be harder than you think, often complicated by disease or pests.

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Dear Editor,

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.