Alliance for Eastland's Future

09/09/2025

Interested in knowing what CASA is and does? Want to know how to help them out? Join CASA for the Cross Timbers Area at the Eastland First Financial Bank on October 14th at 5:30pm for a FREE information session! These folks are in desperate need of volunteers and your support, and volunteer work can make a huge difference in a child's life!

09/09/2025

Lots of things coming up, lots of deadlines as well!

The Lyric Art Center is still accepting art submissions for the Old Rip Art Competition to be held during Rip Fest. Reminder that it is $10 per submission and the submission window is open until September 13!

Roaring Ranger Days Festival is coming up this month! Parade entries are still be accepted! Head on over to their page for more information!

Rip Fest 2025 is right around the corner with plenty of entertainment coming your way! Check out our recent post about Rip Fest and check out Eastland Chamber of Commerce for updates.

And over in Cisco, the Cisco TX Pie Fest is getting underway for October 18th! They have many sponsors, lots of vendors, and plenty of entertainment!

Busy busy time here in Eastland County, so make plans for the family, get out and enjoy all we have to offer! We hope to see you at one of these events!

09/08/2025

It’s that time of year! The tradition continues of the Old Rip Festival with a parade, vendors, and various forms of entertainment. Come on down to downtown Eastland to celebrate the 45th Annual Rip Fest!

On the 4th of October, enjoy a fine lineup of events!

Go on down to Sibert Elementary, start the day off with a fun 5K hosted by Meals on Wheels of Eastland. Check-in is at 7:30am and the main 5K starts at 8am.
Afterwards, line along Main Street to enjoy the large parade starting at 11am!

Explore the streets around the County Courthouse to see vendors, live music, food and drinks, art, and entertainment!
🛍 Vendors
-Food
-Crafts
-Boutiques
-Drinks
-Volunteer Organizations

🎙 Entertainment
-Live Music
- Lyric Art Center's 4th Annual Old Rip’s Art Competition
-40th Annual Bryan’s Car Show
-Kids Street Fun

🏛 Attractions to See
- Eastland County Museum
-Fort Griffin Living History Association’s Exhibit
-Old Rip himself at the Courthouse

Most importantly to us at the Alliance, this is a fantastic time to see the volunteer organizations recruiting, providing information, or working the event! We encourage you to come on Saturday October 4th and enjoy some of these events and great volunteers that made this event happen!

For a full schedule of events, check this site periodically as it is updated: https://www.eastlandchamber.com/ripfest/ripfest-map/

For more details about Rip Fest 2025, check out this site: https://www.eastlandchamber.com/ripfest/

09/08/2025

🚨Attention Gorman Residents🚨

Starting September 22nd, the Gorman Mobile Food Pantry goes live! They will be set up at the Gorman City Park from 8:30am to 9:30am!

Registration is easy and filled out at the site, just be sure you have the following information ready:
✅️ Total Household Income
✅️ Residential Address
✅️ Number of People in Household
✅️ Phone Number

This mobile food pantry will set up every 4th Monday!

The Alliance will reach out for more details and send out reminders as the days of operation come around.

09/08/2025

We have identified that food insecurity is a huge issue in the county and we have reached out to some volunteers to discuss how the county is addressing this issue. First we are shining a light on our Ranger volunteers, where three food pantries are in operation. If you are a Ranger resident, these dedicated volunteers are here to help you secure food for your household.

We have the Ranger Reach Pantry housed at the Ranger College campus. This pantry is open Monday and Wednesday 3pm to 5pm and Friday from 10am-1pm (not open on Friday during the summer). Members of the community, students, and employees are welcome to use this pantry, simply fill out a Household Intake Form, and let the staff help prepare your food box!

The Ranger Community Quarter Store also operates a food pantry program. Text the number on the flyer below, set up an appointment, and have a food box catered to your needs.

The Eastside Baptist Church also hosts a food pantry that is open every 3rd Saturday of the month.

These pantries exist to serve their community and ensure that all families are able to eat. This county has individuals ready to help, and we are here to ensure this information is readily available.

09/06/2025

We want to welcome all of our new followers, thank you for visiting our page and supporting this mission to support volunteers in Eastland County! The Alliance is growing, making contacts, and bringing support to volunteer organizations and other underrepresented services. Please feel free to explore our page, share our posts, and encourage others to follow us or reach out to us if your volunteer organization is interested in being highlighted!

We have a lot of things being posted and showcased over the next several weeks. Stayed tuned in as we highlight many of the volunteer organizations and community events coming up!

09/05/2025

Friends we have an update:

Our friends at The County Clerks Office have an updated poster for their awesome new program.

If you haven't heard by now The County Clerks Office led by the awesome Cathy Jentho has introduced a new service aimed at protecting you from property fraud. The best part is this service is totally free. Please check it out and take a step to protect your hard earned home and land.

For more information scan the QR code below, visit their website, or better yet give them a visit and tell them thank you.

09/05/2025

Cisco Strong and the Cisco Chamber of Commerce had an amazing crowd for the ribbon cutting of the Lobo Statue. Cisco Strong started to pursue this project in 2018 and here they are now, celebrating a long mission now complete. Cisco Strong president Kalynn Meyer thanked the many sponsors, donors, and members involved in this project and turning it into a reality. It is amazing to see a dedicated group of individuals and a proud community creating a beautiful piece to honor their city.

Pictures below were taken by the Alliance for Eastland's Future

09/05/2025

Two called meetings of the Eastland City Commission! September 9 and 11 both at 12pm. Public hearing on city budget and tax rate!

09/05/2025

Cisco Strong had a great turnout for the ribbon cutting ceremony and the Lobo looks AMAZING! A long project finally finished and it is beautiful!

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

We want to shine a light on Muddy Mikes in Cisco who is hosting the Muddpie 5K prior to the Cisco Pie Fest! Volunteers and sponsors are being sought after! All proceeds of this event are going to Cisco Strong, a dedicated and strong group of volunteers promoting their city of Cisco! Thank you to Muddy Mikes for their efforts and involvement in volunteer organizations!

MUDDPIE 5K AND FUN RUN 2025 is a little over a month away!

We would love to have your help in making this event a success! We are currently looking for sponsors and volunteers for the day of the event Saturday, October 18th at, or around, 7:30AM. Volunteers would help with check-in and late registrations, water stations, sign placements, and shirt/volunteer bag hand outs.
Last year we doubled in racers, and given the registrations we already have, probably tripling racers this year!

Please message us for more information if you can help that morning or if you would like more information on sponsoring the event! Any help is greatly appreciated and ALL proceeds go directly to Cisco Strong!

Check out Cisco TX Pie Fest for a full list of events during the 2025 Pie Fest!