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Highlights of Eastland's Lifestyle

Quality of Life
Eastland is a great place to raise a family, with a population base of almost 3,800 residents. A self contained town with medical amenities, sports for all ages, quality schools and competitive business environments all serve to make Eastland an complete place for a short stay or for a life-time.

Beginning with the approaching of School, Eastland Pee-Wee football kicks off with a program for kids in the first through 6th grades. While the tackle football groups are mainly for boys, there are many opportunities for young ladies to be involved in cheerleading, jazz and tap programs.

Early fall kicks off the Eastland Little Dribblers leagues for both girls and boys and they play on Saturdays during the fall and early winter. Baseball and softball are not far behind and both leagues offer T-ball from ages 4 up to 18. Along with the local golf courses and lakes, there is a complete offering for the sporting enthusiast year round. If hunting and fishing are your hobbies, Eastland County offers many opportunities for wild game hunting. Additionally, fishing at Lake Leon is some of the best in the area.

The local school system works hard each and every year to offer a quality education to all of the students and does so without losing the hometown friendliness that one would associate with a small West Texas community.

Eastland Schools compete in the class 2AA division of athletics and each year qualify most of their teams for post-district play and in addition, provide excellent opportunities in band, one act play, Vo-Ag and FCCLA competitions as well as high quality participation in all of the UIL academic contests offered each year for students to better themselves and improve on the already excellent educational opportunities featured on the exemplary campuses in the district. Eastland County also offers an excellent 4-H program for year round emphasis on raising and showing animals.

There are many excellent service clubs from the Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary Clubs as well as civic clubs for women and programs for the elderly such as Meals on Wheels. The Downtown business area centers around the historic County Courthouse and the restoration project on other historical buildings and the Majestic Theater, fully restored, shows current first run movies to liven up the weekends. You get old town feel with old small town prices and the movie quality of the big city without all of the hassle.

Throughout the community, there is a friendly association of churches of all denominations that work together on many benevolence projects to help and provide for the less fortunate in the community. From its quite historic neighborhoods to its thriving business center, forward thinking people are keeping Eastland on the cutting edge of growth… and yet planning it in such a way as to not lose its small town West-Texas flavor. The opportunities for jobs and business abound and the full service airport makes Eastland a quality town to live in and enjoy. It is only and hour and twenty minutes from the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, and that is close enough.

Climate

                                 
Recreational Sports

• Fishing on 3 Lakes (Top-rated  Lake Leon, Eastland Lake, and Ringling Lake)

• Water sports on Lake Leon, including wakeboarding, skiing, and tubing

• Rifle, Shotgun, and Skeet Range

• ATV Trails at Ringling Lake

• 2 18-Hole Golf Courses

• Park Hill Waterpark

• Hunting in Eastland

Attractions

• Old Rip - the famous horned toad

• Outdoor Art Exhibit

• Downtown Walking History Tour

• The Historic Majestic Theatre

• Eastland County Museum

• County Jailhouse Museum

Healthcare

Health care has become increasingly important to families, and facilities in the Eastland area meet the wide variety of medical needs of its residents. Facilities here boast state-of-the-art medical diagnostics and treatment technology and are staffed and operated by some of the country’s leading practitioners and researchers

Eastland residents can be assured of quality primary care physicians and dentists from the growing numbers of health care providers establishing practices in Eastland. Whether you are looking for dental care, a family physician or a specialized health service, Eastland’s medical care community can assist.

Eastland Memorial Hospital - Serving a multi-county region
The scope of services includes Acute Medical-Surgical, Level IV Trauma Care, OB/GYN, Ambulatory Care Services, and General Surgery. Eastland Memorial also provides rehabilitation programs that include Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, and Wellness. All of these are fully supported by ancillary services such as laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy and emergency medical services which include a helipad to assist in air transfers. A list of services follows.

Hospital Services Include;
Acute Care
Infection Control/Employee Health
Discharge Planning/Utilization Review
Pharmacy Department
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Wellness Center
Emergency Medical Transportation
Emergency Department
Laboratory
Obstetrics/Labor & Delivery
Outpatient Surgery
Physical Therapy / Amputee Rehab
Radiology
Respiratory Therapy
Specialty Clinics
 

The Woodlands Assisted Living Center
The new 44 unit assisted living community in Eastland, Texas will meet the needs of the growing senior community in the Eastland area. The facility will provide an excellent homelike atmosphere for its residents. The overall design captures the beauty of Texas “Hill Country” architecture with the use of limestone and an abundance of windows to bring in daylight. There are also outdoor porch areas around the building to allow the residents to enjoy the beautiful weather in the area. Within the facility there are areas for living, gathering, reading, gaming and dining as well as spaces for resident needs such as laundries, activities, beauty salons and whirlpool rooms.

Each apartment is larger than those found in comparable facilities and includes a kitchen, large handicap accessible bathroom and walk-in closet. There are studio, one and two bedroom apartments ranging in size from 510 square feet to 850 square feet. Additionally, if you need more space each apartment is designed to allow for expansion. The facility will feel like an upscale hotel in its finishes and décor with nicely appointed furniture and artwork. Safety is always a concern for the senior community and the Eastland Assisted Living Community has addressed that issue with an attendant call system in each apartment that can address staff members in case of an emergency.

Of the 44 units within the facility 12 of the units are designed to accommodate the needs of residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Four of these apartments are for private occupancy while the remaining eight are semi-private. Each apartment has a large handicap accessible bathroom and closet space for each resident. The apartments are designed to provide a maximum amount of privacy while keeping the resident safe.
Living, dining and activities are provided within this area to allow the residents feel safe in their own environment. There is also a large secure outdoor area for the residents.

Banking

Eastland’s banks serve as a financial hub to a multi-county region. From Eastland’s historic neighborhoods and families to its thriving business center, forward thinking financial institutions are keeping Eastland on the cutting edge of growth. Innovative lending and financing packages are available through partnership with the Eastland Economic Development Corporation.