In the Neighborhood

Comanche Chief On Monday, Nov. 23, authorities were dispatched to Proctor Lake for a possible drowning at around 1:30 p.m.. A witness reported that a vehicle was attempting to back a boat towards the water when it became dislodged and began drifting off the trailer.

Tis the season

Tis the season and Dublin Lions Club was doing its part as club members strung lights for a flag pole light tree at Wright Park this past weekend. The Lions will also have a float in Thursday’s parade with DHS cheerleaders handing out candy. Mac McKinnon | submitted photo

The Library Log

Bibliophilia is the love of books, and a bibliophile or bookworm is an individual who loves and frequently reads books. Dublin has quite a colony of these creatures. Different strokes for different folks certainly hold true.

Kodak (or Canon or Nikon) Moments

There is a giraffe hidden in this paper. Well, not an actual giraffe. Can you imagine the shipping costs?! The Fossil Rim ad in the Holiday Shopping Guide on page A8 has a picture of giraffe that is a bit more special than any other picture of a giraffe to me.

Jr. Stock Show makes changes

The Erath County Jr. Livestock Show is only a month away and organizers have made some changes to the schedule and routine to make it safe for all its entrants and spectators.

Decreasing Hay Waste and Recycling Nutrients

We have had relatively warm weather and the late season rains we were so lucky to receive helped extend everyone’s grazing season. Where we were looking at the possibility of having to start feeding in September, most were able to delay hay feeding for a month or more.

Lunch Menu

Dublin ISD Monday: Corn Dog, Baked Chips, Baby Carrots, Baked Beans, Orange Wedges Tuesday: Chicken Spaghetti, Garlic Breadstick, Garden Salad, Peas& Carrots, Orange Wedges Wednesday: Beef Stew, Grilled Cheese, Toast, Mini Saltine, Cherry Peppers, Craisins Thursday: Frito Pie, Corn Muffin,...

Community Calendar an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities

Monday •Erath County Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m. - Erath County Courthouse Wednesday •Early voting for Special Election: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Erath County Courthouse Thursday •Market Days: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Wright Park •Lighted Christmas Parade: 6 p.m.

EDC okays grants for businesses, homes

The Dublin Economic Development board met in regular session Tuesday to approve several commercial building grants, as well as grants for historic home preservation and community improvement.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review The front page of the Hico News Review was filled with citizen’s statements when asked what they were thankful for. The section featured a turkey with a photoshopped mask on its beak.