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Home Run Derby to hit DHS diamond

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Lions fans can pitch in to the program while having fun during the March 18 Dublin Lions Home Run Derby benefitting the Dublin Lion baseball and softball teams. The swinging competition will be held at the Dublin High School Baseball Field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DISD approves contracts

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Contracts for teachers and other non-administrative employees were unanimously approved in a brief Dublin ISD school board meeting Monday, Feb. 20.

ISD race now on, council off

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
With regular filing closed for local elections in both school board and city council, there will only be a race for school board. Three candidates have filed for two positions on the Dublin ISD School board: incumbents Blanca Martineau and Bill Rodriguez and challenger Ryan Mitchell.
IN REMEMBRANCE

IN REMEMBRANCE

IN REMEMBRANCE

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Multiple emergency services departments and citizens paid their respects Friday, Feb. 17 as fallen Dublin VFD member and U.S. Marine veteran Jesse Rollins was returned home. Rollins was killed Friday, Feb.
Couple recovers after devastating fire

Couple recovers after devastating fire

Couple recovers after devastating fire

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Starting over in your 80s after losing a home you’ve loved and lived in for more than 30 years is not an easy challenge, but it is one Travis and Linda Branham are facing head-on with the help of God.

County, state jobs grow in 2022

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Erath County followed a statewide trend last year as unemployment rates fell from the year before. Examining monthly statistics from the Texas Workforce Commission, Erath County’s unemployment rate averaged 3.38% in 2022 compared to 4.48% in 2021.
County Judge Brandon Huckabee was presented with a framed copy of his very first agenda as newly elected county judge by citizen Vince Parro.

County Judge Brandon Huckabee was presented with a framed copy of his very first agenda as newly elected county judge by citizen Vince Parro.

Court handles regular business in Feb meeting

Wyndi Veigel
Thursday, February 16, 2023
In a brief county commissioners court meeting Monday, Feb. 13, 23 agenda items were discussed. Several variances for families dealing with property were approved by commissioners included a variance for Lori and Jay McConathy on Hwy.
CTFAC hosting Feb. Musicale

CTFAC hosting Feb. Musicale

CTFAC hosting Feb. Musicale

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Stephenville Music Club and Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council are proud to present the annual February Musicale at the CTFAC building in downtown Stephenville at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.19.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Valentine’s Banquet set for Feb. 18 Double N Cowboy Church will be hosting a Valentine’s Banquet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 for $25 a person with a chicken fried steak dinner, dancing, a live band, games, photos and prizes. Childcare is available for $5 per child, or $20 for 4 or more.

Sales tax up for December

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Dublin sales tax collections were up substantially in December, at 10.04% higher compared to December 2021, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. For the month of December 2022, Dublin received $65,246.59 compared to $59,291.