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City replaces more miles of problematic pipes

City replaces more miles of problematic pipes

City replaces more miles of problematic pipes

The Dublin City Council recently approved its final payment to Whitewater Construction for the replacement of outdated clay sewer pipe in its continuing effort of improving the city infrastructure and bringing the sewer system up- to- date.
The annual Erath County

The annual Erath County

The annual Erath County

The annual Erath County Farm Bureau county convention was held last week at Erath County Cowboy Church with hundreds feasting on a buffet catered by Brenda’s Catering. Dr. Barry Lambert of Tarleton was guest speaker on the future of agriculture.
Greens Creek Baptist Church

Greens Creek Baptist Church

Greens Creek Baptist Church

Greens Creek Baptist Church, also known as Greens Creek Nation, was on hand to help out for the annual Big Feed at Tarleton for the Baptist Student Mission (BSM) to welcome students back to school for the fall semester.
Submitted photo At one time there were two school stores. A two story rock building was across from the high school. A smaller building was across from the elementary school. Both sold candy and hamburgers so they were destinations for students at lunchtime. In the1941 yearbook there was a small rock building called the Lions Den that may have been a school store.

Submitted photo At one time there were two school stores. A two story rock building was across from the high school. A smaller building was across from the elementary school. Both sold candy and hamburgers so they were destinations for students at lunchtime. In the1941 yearbook there was a small rock building called the Lions Den that may have been a school store.

MUSEUM MATTERS

There was a loud blast from the horn in the high school and a cheer from the students in Dublin. It was lunch time. The “Little Store” across from the high school was a prime destination for some. When you would walk in the front door there was a jukebox in the back corner.

Community Calendar

Monday _ Labor Day - Newspaper office closed, along with city, county and school district Tuesday _ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m. -Dairy Queen _ Dublin Rotary Club: Noon -First National Bank Building (between FNB and Dairy Queen) Wednesday _ Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m.

Briefs

Iris Society staging sale Saturday Mark your calendars for the Lone Star Iris Society annual iris and plant sale this Saturday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sold out at the True Vine Fellowship Church, 18040 U.S. Highway 281 in Hico. For best selection, shop early.

In the Neighborhood

De Leon Free Press On Monday, over 500 citizens were called for jury duty in anticipation of the capital murder trial of Brendan Jenkins, charged with the July 25, 2020 shooting deaths of Earl and Patti Stephens and his ex-girlfriend Ashlyn Smith. The shootings occurred on the St.

EDC approves budget, grants

Dublin Economic Development Corporation discussed a slew of agenda items including its annual budget and the approval of several home improvement grants. At the Tuesday, Aug. 23 meeting, the EDC approved the budget for fiscal year 2022-23 after holding a public hearing in which no one spoke.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago Sept. 1, 1922 A called meeting of the city council was held at the city hall last Monday morning and upon recommendation of Mayor J.S. Daley, the office of city recorder was created and Dr. W.B. Goodner was elected to that position.

Weather Watchin’

Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2022 Date Hi Low 8-23 86 70 8-24 89 68 8-25 93 67 8-26 94 71 8-27 98 74 8-28 97 75 8-29 98 71