Community Calendar

Friday, Aug. 30■ First Home football game: 7 p.m. Bob and Norma Cervetto Field ■ Public hearing and city council meeting: 5 p.m. City Hall (213 E. Blackjack)Saturday, Aug. 31■ Coffee and Canines fundraiser: noon to 4 p.m.

Area Briefs

September classes for CWJCCWJC/ Transformation Pathway will be holding its September Tuesday series of classes next month.Sept. 3 will be a resume writing workshop, Sept. 10 will be a job search workshop, Sept. 17 will be interviewing techniques and Sept. 24 will be a mock interview workshop.

POLICE LOG

Aug. 12A caller on Highland Avenue advised there were tenants outside drinking, playing loud music and possibly smoking marijuana. Officer arrived on scene after subjects had left.

Lingleville ISD adopts lower tax rate

The Lingleville School Board adopted a lower tax rate ad ordered school board elections for Nov. 5 during a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 22.The approved tax rate for 2024-25 is $.9144 per $100 valuation. This is lower than the previous rate of .

Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike set

From Staff ReportsSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month, and 16 Texas State Parks will be hosting hikes to shed light on this issue, which affects many veterans and their loved ones.

Little Church on Grafton gets facelift

One of Dublin’s treasures is tucked away one block away from main street, offering a picturesque venue for small gatherings and a rich history of serving the community.

Tarleton State

University Professor Dr. Ted Ford was awarded the Blue and Gold Award in ceremonies at the annual Texas FFA Convention held in July in Houston.

UPRA rodeo winners named

From Staff ReportsByrn Rodeo Productions, the organizers of the Aug. 17 UPRA rodeo at the City Park Arena, announced the winners of the competition. They included: Bareback Riding - Triston Flinn 71 Saddle Bronc Riding Mason Knight 67 Tie Down Calf Roping Ryle Smith 8.

District approves lower tax rate, deficit budget

Dublin ISD School Board set its tax rate and approved the budget at the Monday, Aug. 26 school board meeting.The adopted tax rate was lower than last year with $.8551 per $100 valuation, with $.7552 for the purpose of maintenance and operations and $.