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.

Applications open for NETPA scholarship

The North & East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association will award two $1500 scholarships to eligible candidates at its April 3-5 convention held in Fairfield.

At the shelter

MTGCD welcomes back director

The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District voted Thursday, Jan. 16 at its monthly board meeting to appoint former director Ed Dittfurth to fulfill the rest of Erath director Jerry Hinshaw’s term.

CTFS Brunch seeks items

Though the 5th annual Better Beginnings Brunch is completely sold out, it isn’t ever too late for the community to support Cross Timbers Family Services.Currently, CTFS is seeking auction items for its event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Barry B.