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Winter and early spring weather related to chill hours has led to mixed results for Texas peach producers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Event Date, Case, Style, Event Type, Disposition, Trial Court 4/20/2023 11-21-00051-CR Andrew Timothy Martinez v. The State of Texas MEM OPINION ISSD by Justice Trotter AFFIRM Taylor / 350th District Court 11-21-00285-CV In the interest of G.L.G., a child MEM OPINION ISSD by Justice Trotter AFFIRM Callahan / 42nd District Court 11-22-00033-CR Gary Dean Campbell v. The State of Texas MEM OPINION ISSD by Justice Trotter AFFIRM Midland / 142nd District Court 11-21-00183-CV Baxsto, LLC v. ROXO Energy Company, LLC; ROXO Energy, LLC; REC Minerals, LLC; ROXO FW, LLC; and Vortus Investment Advisors, LLC OPINION ISSD by Justice Trotter REVREM Howard / 118th District Court 11-23-00032-CV Herminio Jaimes Salazar and Salvador Jaimes Salazar v. Jose M. Jaimes MEM OPINION ISSD Per Curiam DISM Scurry / 132nd District Court 11-23-00072-CR In re Thomas Earl Whitfield MEM OPINION ISSD Per Curiam DENIED Midland / 441st District Court 11-23-00072-CR In re Thomas Earl Whitfield PET MAND DISP Per Curiam DENIED Midland / 441st District Court 11-22-00035-CV In the matter of the Estate of Robbie Chris Bristow, deceased MT SUPP RECORD DISP ANT GRANT Jones / 259th District Court 11-22-00123-CR Rey Arevalo v. The State of Texas MT EXT BRIEF DISP APP GRANT Ector / 161st District Court 11-22-00230-CV Lario Oil and Gas Company v. Steel Energy Services, Ltd. and Black Hawk Energy Services, Ltd.

Board Agenda Ranger Independent School District Ranger ISD Administration Building 1842 Loop 254 East Ranger, Texas 76470 Notice is hereby given that an April Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of Ranger Independent School District will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Office, 1842 Loop 254 East, Ranger, TX 76470. At that meeting, the Board may deliberate or act on any of the subjects listed on the following agenda. The President may change the order of items listed below for the convenience of the board. The Board may enter a closed meeting to seek the advice and counsel of its attorney at any time during the meeting under the authority of Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding any item listed on the agenda of this meeting or in order for the attorney to provide legal assistance or advice to the Board or under Texas Government Code §551.074 regarding personnel.

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

HUMAN RACE

This weekend will be your last chance to take advantage of the bargains @ the Desdemona Activity Center. We will be open 27, 28 & 29.

Deputy Colby Jackson with the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office was recently presented with a commendation and life saving award by Sheriff Jason Weger. On February 19th, 2023, Deputy Jackson applied his tourniquet and training to stop the bleeding on a young man who had sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff Weger said “As a direct result of Deputy Jackson’s life saving actions and professionalism, the life of that young man was saved. Deputy Jackson was instrumental in helping someone which is what God has commanded of us all.”

A Reception at Eastland County Museum will be held from 6 - 8 pm Thursday, April 20th to open

Eastland County Community Choir will begin rehearsals on Monday, May 1 at FBC Eastland Choir room. Rehearsals are at 6:30 pm. The choir will again be preparing several songs from a Patriotic musical.

Before Billy Woodrich opened Billy’s Restaurant in Cisco, he was a celebrity chef in Fort Worth. His wife, Christina, had her own business, an online boutique with thousands of followers, which she operated from the family’s home garage.

David Nelson Grimes August 24, 1928 – April 7, 2023 David Nelson Grimes of Midland, Texas passed away at home on Good Friday, April 7, 2023.

Shiela Gail Foreman April 11, 1954 – April 10, 2023 Shiela Gail Boyd Foreman, 68, of Stephenville, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2023 in Waco, Texas.

EASTLAND – Ben David Lancaster, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 surrounded by his family. Visitation was held Thursday, April 13th from 6-8 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, April 14th at First Baptist Church Eastland, with internment following at the Eastland Cemetery.

June Faye Guenther Williamson, age 91, of Ranger went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 16, 2023 surrounded by her family in Round Rock, Texas.

10th Annual Rip’s Ribs Cook-Off, Wine Festival, Jazz Festival Brings Crowds Saturday to The Square in Eastland

Ryan Jones Coach Bobby Schuman has been named as the Head Football Coach of the Eastland Mavericks for the 2023 Football season. Coach Schuman has been with the EISD’s Athletics Department since 2017, and has served as Girl’s Athletic Coordinator, Head Boys and Girls Track Coach, and Maverick Football Special Teams Coordinator.

1st Place - $1000 Larkin Wellerman, Smoking Surveyors 2nd Place - $750 Mandy Scott, Lunker Lodge at Lake Leon 3rd Place - $500 Bucky Williams, Gone to Texas BBQ 4th Place - $250 Ken Bryan, All Smoked Up BBQ 5th Place - $150 Mason Wright, Porch Smoking Optional Categories: Appetizers - $180.00 Twice Baked Potatoes Emilo Ramos, Beer Cap BBQ Beans - $160 Secret Recipe that includes brisket Randy Bryan, Smoking Bryans Desserts - $167.50 Banana Pudding Patrick Winters, Waste Connections Meats - $170.00 Chicken tacos Emilo Ramos, Beer Cap BBQ

Kelly Skinner will be running for a place on the Eastland Memorial Hospital Board of Directors on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She has been very involved in the Eastland medical community since 1990. She is deeply committed to the local values of our area and is a seasoned professional in the medical field.

Hi! My name is Cecil Funderburgh, and I have filed an application for re-election to the Eastland City Commission.