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The Ranger Veterans Commission and Veterans Support Group will honor Memorial Day on Saturday, May 27th.

(Ed. note: The Eastland Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating the individual named below in connection with a shooting that occurred last Tuesday night. The following press release was sent out by EPD Capt. Dan Wilson:) “Eastland Police Department would like to thank the public for all their help locating alleged suspect William Clay Pitts. Many leads were generated by the public which eventually lead to Clay Pitts arrest. Clay Pitts is being held in the Eastland County Jail on 4 charges with a total bond amount of $140,000.

The Scranton Musical for this month will be May 6, 2023. The hostess for our dinner is Beth Bailey of Cisco, TX. The menu is enchilada casserole and salad. The meal costs $6.00 and includes tea or coffee with free refills. A dessert is $1.00.

LEON RIVER COWBOY CHURCH -- Congratulations to the Open Jackpot winners of the Sorting this past Saturday at Leon River Cowboy Church. God blessed us with a beautiful day, a little rain to water the arena before the Jackpot and just an amazing bunch of people!! Our message for the devotional was in John 14:6, which is also the memory verse for the 1st half of the series. Anyone attending (not just contestants) are encouraged to put the verse to heart. At the appointed Sorting we will have people available for you to recite the verse and get an awesome prize.

Childcare Training Courses

These times are tough, For teenagers and us, With temptations all around.

The Annual Railhead Festival in downtown Baird will be held Saturday May 20th. The annual event is held to recognize the establishment of the City of Baird by the Texas & Pacific Railway.

Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County is excited to host Dr. Carole Hornsby Haynes 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 W I 20, Cisco. She will speak on School Choice in America.

Announcement by County Judge Hullum: The National Day of Prayer will be observed at

By Ruth Stewart The Eastland County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting at the Eastland County Commissioners’ Courtroom in Eastland Texas.

By Levi Freeman, Love Oak Pharmacy in Eastland has taken a significant step towards becoming a “holistic destination” for health and wellness. The pharmacy has opened a state-of-the-art 24/7 health club, equipped with Matrix equipment covering every muscle group and including cardio equipment on the second floor. This new addition is in response to Dr. Benjamin McNabb’s frustration with only being able to provide “50% of the health solution to customers through medication alone.”

Cisco Strong had a great turnout for the Cookie Walk Saturday. Lots and lots of yummy cookies were available for purchase. This year the Cookie Walk was held at the Broken X Winery. Look for more exciting things coming your way from Cisco Strong. Photo: Sheila Hickkox

– Beginning May 2, 2023, the Texas Department of Transportation will temporarily close FM 2214 for a culvert replacement just south of the Chock-A-Block Bridge on Lake Leon.

Terry Don Cook, 62, took his last breath on Thursday April 13, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Justin Rodriguez, age 36 of Albany, known to his loved ones as J-Rod or George, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.

A hotdog benefit sponsored by Stanley Ford of Eastland was held for Joey Sattarphai at Brookshires Saturday.

Maverick Heart Award

A farewell reception was held at the Connellee Hotel recently for Tom Bailey, Eastland Economic Development Director. A good crowd showed to wish him well and to welcome his successor, Ryder Warren.

Eastland PD’s K9 Officer Katie Thompson and K9 Buck recently attended a weeklong certification process with the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA). Thompson and K9 Buck competed against numerous K9 teams around the region.

National Day of Prayer

Celebrating Kids Hot Dog Lunch held at FFB