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

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.

This young lady is taking time out to visit with the Easter Bunny at Cisco’s Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Cisco Chamber of Commerce Saturday

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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Cisco, Texas – April 3, 2023 – Cisco College Lady Wrangler Softball swept the Ranger College Lady Rangers on Saturday, 5-4 and 7-0 giving Wrangler head coach, Joel Prickett, his 700th career win.

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.

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CITY OF RISING STAR MAY 28, 2022

Margaret Wright of Kennard, Texas will conduct a Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, 2023 in Gorman, Texas. The two day event will be held in the Gorman Community Center, 118 S. Kent Street, next door to the City Hall. Call Carolyn Gilbert at 254.734.5787 for more information.

Notice is hereby given that the Gorman City Commission will meet in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Gorman Community Center Meeting Room at 118 S. Kent St. Gorman, on April 6, 2023, to consider the following agenda items: 1. Opening Prayer, Followed by Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge, Attendance 2. Call the Meeting to Order 3. Approve the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 4. Approve the Bills for Payment 5. Citizens Forum and Input Maximum 5 Minutes 6. Reports From Department Heads 7. Adam Constancio To Address the City Commission Regarding the Cemetery Debris; Cemetery Board