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Cottonwood Musical Friday January 27th

Cottonwood Musical Friday January 27th

The Cottonwood Musical is gearing up to roll out 2023! Hope you can join us Friday January 27th for this month’s dinner and music. We’ll be serving Texas Chili and/ or Pinto Beans with all the toppings, cornbread, desserts and drinks. It all starts at 5 PM with the Music starting at 5:30. The Musical features a variety of tunes from blue grass to country, some country classics and even rock ‘n roll. You’ll be sure to find something to toe tap to! 01/12/2023 12:00 AM

January Friendship Meal January 17

January Friendship Meal January 17

The Cisco “Friendship Meal” will be this coming Tuesday, January 17th, 2022. 01/12/2023 12:00 AM

Results from the 2023 Cisco Livestock Show

Results from the 2023 Cisco Livestock Show

The Cisco Livestock Show was held on January 7, 2023, at the Cisco ISD Project Center. Roy Richey, a retired vocational agriculture teacher from Cross Plains, judged the show. The Cisco Livestock Show Association distributed almost $2,800 in prize money to the show exhibitors. Numerous individuals and businesses also contributed banners and travel bags to champions, reserve champions, and showmanship contest winners. 01/12/2023 12:00 AM

The Idle American

The Idle American

Shall We Pray?...* 01/12/2023 12:00 AM

Michael Anthony Alexander (Doc) Obituary

Michael Anthony Alexander (Doc) Obituary

01/10/2023 02:51 PM

Ranger Regular City Meeting Mon., Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Ranger Regular City Meeting Mon., Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

01/06/2023 03:44 PM

Frances Warren Smith Obituary

Frances Warren Smith Obituary

01/06/2023 02:12 PM

Local Artist exhibits in Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

Local Artist exhibits in Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is proudly presenting “Introspections: A Collection of Unspoken Poetries” by Eastland artist Ellen Carmona - Kochoa. Come see this wonderful collection of mixed media, vibrant, creative art from December 29, 2022 - February 4, 2023 exhibiting in the Main Gallery of the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center, 207 N Breckenridge Ave. The Gallery is open Tuesdays - Fridays 10-5:00pm and Saturdays 10-3:00pm. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Governor Abbott Calls For Investigation Into Atmos Energy’s Failure To Prepare For Winter Weather Event

Governor Abbott Calls For Investigation Into Atmos Energy’s Failure To Prepare For Winter Weather Event

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Christi Craddick calling on their respective agencies to investigate Atmos Energy’s failure to prepare for the winter weather event in the last week and deliver critical natural gas service to Texans in north and central Texas. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Ranger Veterans Support Group To attend the 36th Annual “TET” Reunion ~ Honoring “All” Veterans ~

Ranger Veterans Support Group To attend the 36th Annual “TET” Reunion ~ Honoring “All” Veterans ~

The 36th Annual “TET” Reunion will be Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2023 at the Taylor county Expo Center display Building in Abilene, Tx. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland Police Dept. Report

Eastland Police Dept. Report

12/1/2022 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

BUILDING ALMOST COMPLETE

BUILDING ALMOST COMPLETE

BUILDING ALMOST COMPLETE 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Boots and Bling Charity Ball Just around the Corner!

Boots and Bling Charity Ball Just around the Corner!

The 3rd Annual Boots and Bling Charity Ball sponsored by the EMH Volunteers is just around the corner. This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, at the Lumber Yard Event Center in Eastland. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Prayer given at Swearing-In

Prayer given at Swearing-In

“After the death of King David, Solomon his son was made king. It was near the beginning of his reigh that Solomon had a visit from God in a dream, asking him what he wanted from God. Solomon didn’t ask for long life, riches or victory over his enemies but an ‘understanding heart’. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Notice of Regular Meeting Safety and Security Committee Eastland ISD

Notice of Regular Meeting Safety and Security Committee Eastland ISD

A Regular Meeting of the Safety and Security Committee of Eastland ISD will be held January 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., 209 West Main Street, Eastland, Tx 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

The Idle American

The Idle American

When Things Go Wrong…. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Jane A. “Jana” King

Jane A. “Jana” King

Jane A. (“Jana”) King, 86, most recently of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away on December 22, 2022. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Denise Marie Longson

Denise Marie Longson

Deni s e Mar i e Longson passed away Sunday, December, 18, 2022 at Medical City Los Colinas after complications from surgery. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Patsy Louise Townsend

Patsy Louise Townsend

Patsy Louise Callaway Townsend, age 83 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022. Her family hosted a visitation on Tuesday, January 3rd from 5 to 7 pm at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Funeral Service was held at 10 am Wednesday, January 4th in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Blanket Cemetery Pavilion. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Richard Lee Hopson

Richard Lee Hopson

Richard Lee Hopson, 88, of Abilene passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Loys Allmand Little

Loys Allmand Little

Loys Allmand Little was born October 20, 1932 in Baird, TX to James Robert and Beulah Laningham Childers. She was welcomed by brothers Tommy and John. They settled on a farm near Ovalo that is still in the family today. Loys graduated Salutatorian of her South Taylor High class of 1950. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Water levels in Area Lakes evens out

Water levels in Area Lakes evens out

Area lake levels, considerably lower than usual, have recently evened out due to moisture received in the region. The extended drought this summer caused levels to steadily drop until about a month ago. Lake Cisco, Lake Leon, and Lake Proctor all help provide water to costumers in Eastland County. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

He/She-Male/Female removed from County Personnel Policy?

He/She-Male/Female removed from County Personnel Policy?

Newspaper Sources indicate the Eastland County Commissioners and former County Judge voted to approve Gender neutral terminology to be added to the county employee personnel manuel on Dec. 27, 2022. Read letter to editor on page A 6. Submit your letters to the editor at [email protected]. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

Eastland County Officials take Oath of Office

Eastland County Officials take Oath of Office

Eastland County Officials, elected in the November 2022 election, were sworn into office by Texas 11th Court of Appeals Chief Justice John Bailey Tuesday morning, January 3rd in the 11th Court of Appeals court room at the County Courthouse. Pictured above (L to R) are County Treasurer Christina Dodrill, - County Commissioner James Crenshaw Pct. 2, County Judge David Hullum, County Sheriff Jason Weger, 11th Court of Appeals Chief Justice John Bailey, Justice of the Peace Jon Glenn Pct. 1, Justice of the Peace Jesse Speer Pct. 2, County Clerk Cathy Jentho, and County Commissioner Robert Rains Pct. 4. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM

David Hullum Sworn-In as Eastland County Judge

David Hullum Sworn-In as Eastland County Judge

Judge David Hullum was sworn-in by Judge Wright as Eastland County Judge Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Eastland, where he is Associate Minister. Judge Hullum is shown above with wife Mechelle at the ceremony. 01/05/2023 12:00 AM