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It may not feel like it, but it's Fall! |
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SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER |
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New Members |
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Welcome to the Family: Our Newest Eastland Chamber Member!
Whataburger If you know a business that might be interested in joining the Eastland Chamber of Commerce, we’d love to connect with them! Feel free to send them our way—have them call us at 254-629-2332 or simply click the “Join” button at the top of our website at EastlandChamber.com. |
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Pulido's Kitchen and Cantina has recently opened and instead of doing the traditional ribbon cutting for their grand opening, they will be having a flag raising. Join us Thursday, October 16 at 11 AM at Pulido's! |
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2025 RipFest in the Books |
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This year’s RipFest was a huge success—downtown Eastland was packed with energy, smiles, and community pride!
The 45th Annual Old Rip Parade rolled through with more than 50 creative entries, led by Grand Marshals Dr. Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby, whose inspiring “Around the World in 80 Days at 81” adventure captured hearts near and far. Now they've written a box about their adventures and will be at the Eastland County Museum this Saturday, October 11th for a book signing.
PARADE WINNERS
Trophy Winners:
More than 100 vendors, a fantastic car show, and plenty of fun for the kids kept the celebration going strong all day long.
A big thank you to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who came out—you made RipFest 2025 one to remember!
Look for our RipFest photos and upcoming parade photos on our Facebook Page and soon to be published on our website.
Eastland County Today live-streamed the parade and you can catch that video at: Old Rip Parade Video
I hope you didn't miss it, but if you did, mark your calendar for the first Saturday in October 2026 when we plan to do it again. We hope to see you then! |
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City of Eastland: September Business of the Month |
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Congratulations to The City of Eastland, our September Business of the Month! 🎉 We celebrated with a pizza lunch at City Hall to show our appreciation for all they do. Without the City, there would be no Chamber—and their teamwork and support make our downtown events possible. Thank you for being such a vital part of Eastland’s success! |
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Business of the Month Lunch October 28th |
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CenterWell Home Health has been selected as the Business of the Month for October. To celebrate the event we will host a pizza lunch at their business on Tuesday, October 28th from Noon until 1 PM. Drop by for a bite and to visit with fellow chamber members. We will be taking a group photo about 12:15 PM. Hope to see you there! |
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Musicals for Risers |
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The Cabaret will raise money for the Lyric Art Center Seat Riser Fund. The goal is $40,000 to purchase movable and collapsible risers that will transform the Lyric space. The new risers will lift the audience off the floor, improve sightlines, and create a true theatre atmosphere. With community support, the Lyric will finally be able to bring full-length musicals to Eastland County.
Performances at 7 PM, October 10th at Blue Duck Italian Restaurant in Cisco and Saturday October 11th at Bear Creek Tap House in Eastland.
To make a donation today, visit www.lyricartcenter.org |
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🎈🎈Chamber Events |
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🛍️Today, October 8 & Thursday October 9 Eastland Memorial Hospital Volunteers Fall Market. EMH Board Room Friday, October 10 * 7 PM Saturday, October 11 * 12-2 PM ✍️ Here We Go book signing with Dr. Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby at Eastland County Museum, 114 S. Seaman St. Books available for purchase. Saturday, October 11 * 7 PM 🎭Musicals & Merlot - Free performances of Broadway songs. Donations encouraged for seat riser fundraiser for the Lyric Art Center. Bear Creek Taphouse, 113 W. Main St., Eastland 🎈🎈Thursday, October 16 * 11 AM 🏴Pulido's Kitchen & Cantina Grand Opening & Flag Raising. 10051 I-20 Eastland. 🎈🎈Tuesday, October 28 * Noon - 1 PM Friday, October 31 * 5:30 PM until gone Friday, October 31 * 4 PM - 6 PM |
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