Annual pageant signups now underway

Signups for the annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce Ambassador pageant is now underway and this year the pageant is full of changes geared to make the experience even better for the young ladies participating.Little Miss Dublin will be held at 7 p.m.

Filings continue for council, school board

Filings for local elections for school board and city council are continuing and applications are slowly being filed.Incumbent City Councilmember Place 3 Darren Turley has filed to retain his seat and Bolek ‘Bo’ Kabala has filed for Place 1 city council. Place 1 is currently held by Barrett Joiner.

Volunteer Day Feb. 1 for Erath veteran

The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is inviting the community to a Volunteer Day Saturday, Feb. 1 to help landscape a custom home for Erath County veteran SPC Kyle Beddow. The event will be held at 805 Hill Valley Estates, Stephenville, TX 76401 at 10 a.m.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 23 ■ Erath Engaged: 3-6 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Friday, Jan. 24■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs.■ Lingleville Homecoming Pep Rally: 2:30 p.m. school gym (public welcome!

Briefs

Pinewood Derby set for Feb. 22Pack 35 of Dublin will be having its 2025 Pinewood Derby Races from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at 815 N. Patrick Street.There will be a Den Class, Sibling Class, Legends Class and a Corporate Class!The event will be great fun and entertainment for all ages!

Briefs

Erath County Genealogical Society will hold it's first meeting of the year from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Dublin Public Library.ECGS member Marilyn Hay will present the program on Navigating Family Tree Maker Software.

Sales tax down for November

Dublin sales tax collections were down 4.74% in November, compared to November 2023, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of November, Dublin received $51,327, compared to $53,885.38 in November 2023.

POLICE LOG

A reporting person requested to speak with someone in regards to harassment.There was a report of a truck and dump trailer on North Patrick losing debris headed towards Allsup’s possibly going to the dump. An officer in the area did not locate debris, it was already picked up.