Eastland News

Carman Williams cwilliams@weatherforddemocrat.com Water lilies had Monet and horses had George Stubbs, but peaches have been mostly ignored in the art world.

It didn't take long for folks in the stands at Saturday night's Independence Day Rodeo to see why it takes a special breed of man to want to become a bronc rider.

If you like home tours, then you should love "Great Houses of Texas" by native Texan Lisa Germany and photographed by Grant Mudford .

First United Methodist Church on North Main Street in Cross Plains has scheduled an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday to celebrate the church's rebuilding.

Local YAHOO! Business News Local sales tax revenue slows down By Doug Myers Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Abilene $17,031,394 $16,809,836 1.31 percent Albany $199,911 $170,404 17.31 percent Anson $122,073 $118,776 ...

Justin and Jennifer Terrell of Meeker announce the birth of their daughter, Jentry Evelyn Terrell, at 10:59 p.m. May 30, 2008, at Unity Health Center, North Campus.

By Lacie Morrison lmorrison@mineralwellsindex.com MINGUS - A one-vehicle rollover early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a Gordon man and the reported injury of two other men.

Abigail Sylva, 2, drowned in her family's above-ground pool Friday. According to the Cisco Police Department, Sylva was outside playing in the back yard of her family's house in Cisco, when she walked up a ...

By Kristi Hsu Friday, June 6, 2008 Local students who failed their Algebra I class this year will get a free ride to summer school.

By Daniel Johnson Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Robert Briley Local businessman and Abilene city councilman Robert Briley expanded his Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership store empire in West Texas after purchasing and ...

By Erin Jordan / AbileneBiz contributor Sunday, May 25, 2008 Sharon Riley Smiling and gracefully maneuvering through her restaurants Sharon Riley, owner of Lytle Land & Cattle Company and Sharon's BBQ & ...

Potosi Baptist Church will celebrate its 120th anniversary on June 1. A 10:45 a.m. service is scheduled with former pastors as special guests.

Art show: Abilene photographer John English will be among 20 award-winning Texas artists and craftspeople exhibiting at the Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Exhibition May 23-25 at the Y.O. ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“We have closely monitored the student loan legislation and liquidity markets for the past eighteen months and now have doubt that we will be able to recognize the sales and premiums we have experienced in the past”

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. today reported the sale of approximately $50 million in student loans in April and May 2008, recognizing a before income tax premium of approximately $1.5 million, similar to ... via Huliq.com

“Choice among providers isn't any good if prices are too high.”

An experimental project designed to obtain lower electrical rates for residents in six rural Big Country cities has been put on hold because current state law says cities can only get a lower rate if all of the ... via Abilene Reporter-News

The Office of Rural Community Affairs announced Tuesday that it has awarded a total of $3.46 million to 15 rural communities throughout Texas for disaster recovery for the 2008 funding cycle. via Abilene Reporter-News

Fun for pets and people: A Family Fun day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Wags and Whiskers Animal Adoption Center in Eastland. via Abilene Reporter-News

“Boats and camera men rescued those in need of help. They made pictures too but there was no T.V. then to publicize it to all the world.”

Discerning antiquarians of Eastland county remind us that major floods wax and wane on the Leon River about every 20 years. via Abilene Reporter-News

The staff and residents of Valley View Healthcare Center would like to thank all those who participated in our pie-baking contest and musical. via Abilene Reporter-News

“Each state files for the funds under a competitive process.”

By Celinda Emison Monday, April 28, 2008 Homeland Security Regional Grants - Individual Grants to Jurisdictions within the 19-county Council of Governments area $8,475,018 - Three Grants to WCTCOG $ 1,845,539 ... via Abilene Reporter-News