Eastland Telegram

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, February 2, 2023 – Ryleigh Whitaker, a FFA member from Ranger captured Reserve Senior Champion Heifer with TSC Jewel in the Simbrah Junior Heifer Show at the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 23.

I get calls on a regular basis about how to “totally eradicate” brush, briar, weeds, and cactus from the land. These plants were here before us and, in spite of our efforts, will likely be here when we are all gone to be completely honest. They have incredible root systems, they are drought, freeze, and insect tolerant, and have great reproductive capabilities. The old saying is “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”, but what if we tweak that a bit and make it “if you can’t beat ‘em, learn to sort of tolerate or control ‘em”? Everyone has a different vision or plan for their land and your plan is what decides the tolerable population for plants you really don’t want there.

The universe is designed with both physical and moral laws. We do not live in a make-believe world but in a world of intelligent design. And that intelligent Designer is God. We couldn’t have a space program and ignore the law of gravity. We would not have bridges that span lakes and valleys without structural laws. We have moral law that establishes dignity and respect for each other. But a democracy, where the majority rules, will be destroyed if we attempt to remove moral law.

The annual Flatwood Cemetery Association meeting will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023. We will be discussing plans on how we can make the cemetery better. The meeting will be held at the home of Mark and Carol Blaylock, 707 C.R. 309 in the Flatwood community at 7:00 p.m. If you have any interest in the Flatwood Cemetery please join us. If you have any questions please call (254) 631-1801. Thank you.

There is pain all around us. Seems folks don’t know the true heart of Jesus Christ.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is offering new Volunteer Recruitment Resources grants designed to help Texas volunteer fire departments strengthen their workforce and enhance community fire protection.

The Ranger Veterans Support Group starts its 17th year helping veterans.

Texas Family Defense Committee invites you to a presentation by Tracy Shannon, a researcher and activist in what she terms the 'neo-morality movement.' Tracy joins us at the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 West I 20 in Cisco, on Thursday, February 23. Doors open at 5:30; program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Scranton Community Center will not be hosting a musical for February.

Olden Monthly Musical is Saturday the 18th of February the meal this month will be chicken fingers with gravy, corn, mashed potatoes, rolls , dessert and drink. Come on out with your sweetheart and enjoy a good meal ($7.00)and great country music

The Desdemona Activity Center will be having our annual soup/ stew supper on Saturday, February 18th. There’s nothing better on these cool nights than a bowl of stew & slice of cornbread. Cost is by donation. Serving is 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. Please come!

Hope you can join us at the February Cottonwood Musical for hot stew, great music and friendly conversation! We’ll be at the Community Center on Friday, February 24th ready to serve dinner a little earlier this month. Dinner will be served beginning at 4:30 PM. We’ll be serving Poor Man’s Stew with Cornbread and Crackers, your choice of dessert and drinks. Dinner from 4:30 until 6:30 (or til gone!) with the Music starting at 5 PM. The Musical line up features a variety of tunes from blue grass to country, some country classics and even rock ‘n roll. So great to see everybody last month!! Thanks to everyone for supporting our Cottonwood Community and hope to see you on Friday.

Jon E. Glenn Justice of Peace Pct 1 Court Activities Report from Jan. 1, 2022 - Feb. 7, 2023.

January 1 to 31, 2023

SHERIFF JASON WEGER January 2023 Monthly Report

The new Eastland Truck Stop is now open on Hwy 6 and W. I-20. A.K. and the staff would like to welcome you to stop by. Open 24 hours a day.

Open Third Saturday Each Month

88th Legislative Session Texas House Committee Assignments - Appropriations - State Affairs - General Investigating

Today we arrived at Easter Island, one of the most remote islands in the world. It is a very small island as you can see from the aerial shot. We are staying in a small cabana close to the South Pacific Ocean.

Members of Eastland Civic League & Garden Club and visitors at last Wednesday’s lunch greeted speaker Attorney James Winters. Winters, from the Texas State Attorney General’s Office, presented an informative program regarding Human Trafficking. He accurately described his theme as a “dark subject” but one that everyone should be aware of and never believe “It’s not in my community”. Winters advised that all transportation routes across the state of Texas will see some human trafficking- even in smaller communities.

Chamber Hosts Meet & Greet for Ranger College President & Staff

Don’t forget - When your looking for lunch or breakfast, El Clarin in Eastland serves a good street taco and many other items. Delicious food at a good price. Photo Bob Hickox

Eastland Fire Department will be holding their

Lions Club News

President, Board and Staff Socialize at Connellee