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Weather was perfect, and tractors rived up and ready to roll at the annual Carbon Tractor Pull on Saturday, Oct. 21st. Proceeds help to support Carbon Fire Department. There were 126 entries in this year’s pull.

Robin Buchanan (center) shows her Grand Prize Winner Blue Ribbon and Check for $1,000 at the Cisco Pie Fest Saturday. Robin’s Lemon Cheesecake Custard pie placed 1st in Custard Pies, and out of a list of very delicious entries, took the Grand Prize. Robin Buchanan is pictured with Joy Hedges ( L.) and Casey Murter (R.) of Cisco Strong, presenting the Grand Prize Pie Winner’s $1,000 check, ribbons and plaque. Photo by Tammy Loran (See list of all winners on Page A 4.)

Eastland Cheer Says ‘Let’s Tackle Cancer!’

Veterans Day is Saturday Nov. 11th.

Ever hear of Screamin’ Sheila? How about Marshall Ratliff? Or the copperhead soup?

BOO! In the Garden 6:00 pm until goodies are gone.

Eastland Lions Club proudly honored two Eastland High School recipients of September 2023’s Student of the Month award. Above Eastland’s Lions Club President makes the presentation to Student of the Month Adalynn Cunningham and below to Student of the Month Cole Bridges. Adalynn and Cole were special guests at the Eastland Lions Club meeting for this presentation. Staff Photo

Maverick football game

Eastland Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Incredible Kitchens and Baths in Eastland last Tuesday. The business is new to this area. This event was held near Bryan’s Auto Parts. Food and drinks were provided for all. Photo: Bob Hickox

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 11 AM - 1 PM

Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the City of Abilene has assumed daily management of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Abilene. The terms of this agreement went into effect on October 1, 2023. However, the cemetery remains under VLB ownership.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuingtoworktogether to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Eastland Allocations Increase

Proposition 1 – HJR 126 “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”

There will be a fundraiser dinner hosted by the Cottonwood Historical Association on Friday, October 27th. It’ll be at the Cottonwood Community Center with dinner served from 5:00 PM until 8 PM (or until they run out!). On the menu is Smoked Turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls and green beans. Your choice of dessert and drinks are also included. Dinner is $15 per plate or $5 for kids under 10. The music will start at 5:30 with some great talent!

EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN

Grand Prize Winner: Lemon Cheesecake Robin Buchanan - $1,000 Cream Pies

Eastland County Retired Teachers’ Association will host a meeting with Texas House Representative David Spiller, who will be speaking on Proposition 9 at a town hall meeting at the Conrad N. Hilton Center in Cisco at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 30th. Active and retired school employees, as well as other people interested in public education, are invited to hear more about Proposition 9 and other timely topics. Please make plans to be there.

The annual meeting of the Bullock Cemetery Association will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bullock Schoolhouse on County Road 717, north of Ranger, Texas. Anyone interested is invited. Donations or memorials may be mailed to Bullock Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 316, Ranger, Tx 76470 or brought to the meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone this year.

Texas Family Defense Committee is pleased to screen No Farmers, No Food: Will You Eat the Bugs? Thursday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. It will be shown in the Big Dam Room of the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 West I 20, Cisco.

Join the fun in Gorman on October 31st! There will be a Spook Parade - Treats - Party. Parade starts at 6PM - lineup at the Post Office.

November 15, 2023, Senior Luncheon 12:00 Noon Gorman Community Center 118 S Kent St.

Cities of Gorman, Rising Star see Increases this Payment Period

September 2023 Calls for Service - 38 Animal - 2 Disturbance - 1 Arrests - 2 Juvenile Problem - 0 (not reported as problem was handled quickly) Business Checks - 30