Archive for: February, 2010

Danny Al Brooks of Eastland

Danny Al Brooks, 58, of Eastland, passed away on February 24, 2010. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Eastland City Cemetery under the direction of Summers-Bakker Funeral Home. Randy Beggs will officiate. Born January 26, 1952 in Ranger, Texas to Charles F. Brooks and Hallie Odelia Phelps, he graduated [...]

EISD Board Notes for January 18, 2010

The Eastland Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., in the conference room of the administration building. Members present: Jim Moylan, Jr., Mike Montgomery, Marci Pearson, David Hullum, Jody Forbus, John Rodgers, Gordon Woolam Members absent: None Others present: Donald W. Hughes, Rebecca Hallmark, [...]

Don't Judge Too Quickly

George Washington Douglas Jr. of Cisco

George Washington Douglas, Jr., 82 of Cisco passed away Friday February 26, 2010 in Abilene, TX.   Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cisco, directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.  Visitation with family and friends will be Sunday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Kimbrough Funeral [...]

Visionaries In Preservation Meeting March 4

The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Visionaries in Preservation program (VIP) is coming to Eastland. VIP is the community planning program of the THC. VIP asks residents how they want their community to look and feel and provides the necessary tools to help Eastland retain its identity and sense of place as it changes and grows. [...]

Kong Not Deterred By Texas Weather

Proceeding On Valley, Ostrom, Conner and South Seaman Even though the unpredictable Texas weather has caused King Kong’s progress to slow somewhat, the beastly project continues moving ahead. Slow progress is being made on West Valley towards Dixie Street with reports of the work only slightly behind schedule due to the wet, cold weather. The [...]

EHS Jazz Band: Eastland Chamber Banquet 2010

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Audiences should brace themselves for screams of “Alvin!” and cuter-than-cute chipmunks in this sequel to the 2007 hit. Watch the Trailer Rating: PG for some mild rude humor. The Majestic Theater 108 N Lamar St Eastland, TX 76448-1818 (254) 629-1322 Show Times: Friday – Monday 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices for ages 3 and up – [...]

Debra England of Eastland

Debra England, 53, of Eastland, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her residence.  Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Eastland with Pastor Denver Rainey officiating.  Burial will follow in the Eastland City Cemetery. Debra was born on January 31, 1957 to William Griffin and Ruby [...]

J. L. Maynard - Eastland

J.L. Maynard, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 11:00 am at Brown Cemetery in Eastland County under the direction of the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home. J.L. Maynard, known to friends as Stubby, was born on July 26, 1937 in Carbon, Texas to [...]

Mavericks Jump Over Wall 39-37

The Eastland Mavericks defeated Walls tonight 39-37 making them Area Champions and moving them on to Regional Quarterfinals.  Monday they will face Holliday, in Jacksboro at 7:30 p.m.

City of Ranger is requesting sealed bids on City vehicles:

City of Ranger is requesting sealed bids on either of the two following City vehicles: • 1990 Ford Pro-Med Emergency Vehicle (1 ton – Not Operational) • ½ ton Pick-up Bed • 1 ton Pick-up Bed • 2 Shredder Decks • Branson BL20 Tractor with Front End Loader (Not Operational) • 1 single axle trailer [...]

Lady Greyhounds Shoot Down Jays 44-21

The Lady Greyhounds defeated Jayton last night, 44-21, making them the Regional Quarterfinal Champions.  They move on to Regional Finals facing Turkey Valley at 3:00 p.m. this Friday at Abilene Christian University. ***************************************** ——–        Q1   Q2    Q3    Q4         F Strawn    10    14    12      8    -    44 Jayton      6      2      8    [...]

Election Day Today

March 2 is election day.  Below is a list of helpful links to find out where you need to vote and what’s on the ballot Are you registered? Find your polling place for early voting or election day. Eastland County Sample Ballots – Eastland County Clerk Candidates Statements – Cecil Funderburgh -J.P. Precinct 1 Candidates [...]

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