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Over fifty years passed before Vietnam Veterans Larry Monroe and Bryant Strickland, who served together in Vietnam, met again. Strickland was returning from Las Vegas, Nevada to his home in Ellijay, Georgia when he called Larry and said he would be including Eastland on his route. Eastland County News staff was privileged to be a part of this reunion when Larry and wife Carolyn, Bryant and daughter Michelle stopped by. The two veterans talked together as if no time had lapsed.

The above beautiful double rainbow was photographed after a recent storm cloud in Eastland County and submitted to us by a reader.

Water Aerobics for Senior Adults, ages 60 and above, will begin Tuesday, June 6th. Classes will meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00 am throughout the summer.

A Memorial Day Ceremony was held at Eastland County Courthouse on Friday to honor all those fallen while serving our country . Pictured Above: Travis Weed, Senior Vice-Commander VFW Chapter 4136 and Daniel Franco, Commander VFW Chapter 4136 present wreaths at the Ceremony. Below: Crowd gathered in the Courthouse.Thankfulness for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom was sincerely expressed by all. County Judge David Hullum and Field Rep. Don Nicholas for Texas U.S. Rep. Roger Williams spoke at the even. Photos: Bob Hickox

Due to concern for the children of the Eastland community, the” Backpack Food for Kids” program has completed another successful year through Siebert Elementary School. Thirty children were assisted with extra food on weekends and holidays. Teachers identify children who are experiencing food insecurity (lack of food) and parents of these children complete paperwork to enroll children into the program. The program is funded by local individuals, businesses, and churches. From your heart to their need. No government assistance is provided. The board is very appreciative of all who have donated. This is a nationwide program. The Eastland program was started in 2009 by Wendy Porter. She deserves a vote of thanks for her drive to establish this local program that has helped so many children over the years. Finances are always of concern to those of us who administer this program.

Congratulations to the Siebert Singers who earned a Superior rating at the NRH2O Music Festival on Tuesday, May 16. Students sang “Bonse Aba”, a traditional song from Zambia which means “All who sing are called children of God”. They also sang “Why We Sing,” composed by Greg Gilpan, featuring soloist A.J. Borrero.

June 3rd - Around the World in 80 Days - 4-6:30pm - RSVP online - at Lyric June 8th - Cisco Art Walk - 5:30-8:30pm - at The Gap in Cisco and other locations June 15 - Community Vision - 6pm - at Bear Creek

Submitted by Shelley Rinehart Eastland ISD is very pleased to announce that eight teachers have earned adesignation through the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

The Eastland “Friendship Meal” will be this coming Tuesday, June 6th, 2023.

Total calls for Service - 301 — YTD Totals 1992 Offense/Incident Reports - 57 — YTD 310 Business Checks - 443 - YTD 1630 Arrests - 13 — YTD - 124 Cases filed with DA - 16 — YTD 104 Cases filed with Juvenile Auth. - 0 — YTD 5 Citations Issued - Traffic - 195 — YTD 576 Warnings Issued - 261 — YTD 2036 Total Contacts - 356 — YTD 2621 Notes: 13-Arrest/ 21-Charges *****

Join us at Centennial Memorial Library in Eastland for reading fun this summer from June 1st - June 30th. You can read for prizes, attend events, and be creative.

Eastland ISD Middle School Awards

TxDOT partners with law enforcement to urge everyone to “Click it or Ticket”

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewide long-range transportation plan.

Be careful… A regular contributor to this paper is a commentary titled “It Seems To Me.”

Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a highranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.

The Desdemona Activity Center will have an all you can eat breakfast buffet the first Saturday of the month (June 3rd ) We have eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, coffee, milk, & juice. Serving time is 7:00 AM—9:00 AM. Cost is by donation. ****

We want to thank everyone who participated in our May 20th fish fry. Because of you it was a great success. Thanks to the cooks, the women who served, all who brought desserts, our talented musicians, & all who came to eat the delicious food.

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Commissioner Buckingham Announces Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board

Public Works Report for April 2023

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 June 1, 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. Swearing in of Commissioners 4. Approve the Minutes of the Previous Meeting 5. Approve the Bills for Payment 6. Citizens Forum and Input Maximum 5 Minutes 7. Reports From Department Heads 8. 2nd Reading of Ordinance #2023-06-01 An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24; a) Consider expenditures/revenues for the upcoming year 9. Discuss and Consider Amending Ordinance #2022-01-06 Animal Control: Revise Numbers, Indoor Only License, Lot Size, Etc 10. Mayor’s Report and Update and Discuss Future Agenda Items for Consideration Posted by order of the Gorman City Commission on May 26, 2023 of the above and foregoing agenda items, which require action, may be acted upon by the City Commission. The Commission reserves the right to convene into Executive Session on any of the above items if said items qualify pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester.

What is the greatest truth you ever learned about God?