Chisum Cracks Keffer Over Craddick

Republicans squabble and Craddick challengers open to pick up the pieces

"...After Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, put out his press release yesterday basically decaring himself..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Keffer Targets Craddick

It's Eastland against Midland for the speakership

"...now, in a pretty brazen step, Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, has announced that it's a done deal, and he..."

Oct. 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

"...Old Rip, the "horny toad," put Eastland County and the county seat of the same name..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Old Rip of Eastland lived a long and eventful life by the standard of most horned lizards

"...Old Rip of Eastland lived a long and eventful life by the standard..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Outdoor Art Museum reproduces some of the most famous works of the art world on the walls of the little town of Eastland

"...of the art world to the little town of Eastland. The collection includes images by Picasso, Georgia OKeefe, Frida..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...of undeserved entombment (1897-1928) in the cornerstone of the Eastland County courthouse. Old Rip died of pneumonia less than..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Elvis

If you're looking for trouble, you came to the right place

"...Presley’s career under threat from real-life segregationist Sen. Jim Eastland (Bell), but seemingly moving the Dixiecrat from Mississippi to..."

June 24, 2022 Movie Review by Tim Stegall

No Room at the Complex

Renters scramble for housing as dirt churns on new condos

"...use of private revenue-generating streams. In 2004, it bought Eastland Plaza, a shopping center on Airport Boulevard that pulls..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...(not to be confused with the Jim Keffer of Eastland), and Lubbock Rep. Carl Isett. It's hard to believe..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...event with shopping, food, wine, and music. April 12, Eastland, www.ripsribs.com..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...RipFest Oct. 1, Eastland, www.eastlandchamber.com/ripfest..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Dining Destinations

Three small-town roadside eateries worth a stop

"...burger and ice cream chain has outposts in Early, Eastland, Lubbock, Sweetwater, and San Angelo. The franchise began in..."

March 11, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Geronimo the Longhorn, George West

Stuffed longhorn graces the courthouse lawn

"...too odd when you consider that the courthouse in Eastland has a petrified horned lizard in a red velvet-lined..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...American workers. Here's Old Rip, celebrated "horny toad" of Eastland County, who allegedly survived 30 years bricked up in..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Find fall foliage in Texas and stop and smell the roses

"...RipFest Oct. 5, Eastland, www.eastlandchamber.com/ripfest..."

Oct. 3, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...Rip’s Rib Cook-off April 13, Eastland, www.ripsribscookoff.com..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...Esperanza "Hope" Andrade and retiring state Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland – are joining its board...."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...Appropriations Chair John Otto, legislative institution Jim Keffer of Eastland, Allen Fletcher of Cypress, and Patricia Harless from Spring..."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...HB 4025 by Jim Keffer, R-Eastland: Clarifying rules about county energy transportation reinvestment zones..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Races Take Shape

Empty seats up at the Capitol

"...recent. On June 16, respected veteran Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, announced he was stepping down after 10 sessions. This..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

William Clark Green

"...on the title track's twisted tale of the fabled Eastland circus stop. The Austin songwriter likewise showcases his emotional..."

June 19, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Happy Holidays from ALEC

Lobbyists continue program of drafting corporate-supported bills

"...HB 3328 was introduced by then-ALEC member Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, and was one of the 12 enacted ALEC bills..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Conservative Kingmaker Compares TEC to Third Reich

Empower Texans boss under investigation for unregistered lobbying

"...so, and so two Republicans – Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, and former Rep. Vicki Truitt, R-Keller – filed complaints..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Transport on a Road to Nowhere

House and Senate in conference committee as clock ticks down

"...– Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, and Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland had a little back and forth with Pickett –..."

July 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

All Over Creation: My Kind of Town

A trip to see theatre in Chicago brings one writer closer to home

"...Theatre Company (regional Tony, 2011) premiered a haunting musical, Eastland, that took audiences inside one of the worst maritime..."

June 22, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Day Trips

Mary's Cafe makes chicken-fried steak so thin and tender it can be cut with a fork

"...clubs make the scenic journey to Strawn, halfway between Eastland and Mineral Wells. The food is the stuff of..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The HPV Flashback

After rivals attack Perry, a review of the 2007 Gardasil fight

"...and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, had been working on a $3 billion cancer initiative..."

Sept. 13, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

CHIPing in on the Special

Dems get four Republicans to join call to add health care to special session

"...the line, plus John Zerwas from nearby Richmond, while Eastland's Jim Keffer made a showing for North Texas...."

June 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Laugh, and the House Laughs With You

Zombie TVs and stolen hats hit State Reps' collective funny bone

"...look like the Maytag man?" added Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland...."

May 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'All Those in Favor, Say Argh!'

Talk Like a Pirate Day comes to the Lege early

"..."Avast, me hearties," roared Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, just before he started giggling. Oliveira, in a fit..."

May 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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