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LISD hires four

Lingleville ISD School Board approved four contracts and pledged its continuing support of the Lingleville Athletic Booster Club during a brief regular meeting Thursday, July 21.

CCMC hosting sitting class

CCMC is holding its second training course on safe babysitting. The Babysitters Club happens Aug. 1-2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Comanche County. The two-day course, for youth age 12-18, costs $30 and includes lunch both days. Participants learn CPR, first aid, meal prep, safety and security, and much more.

DISD hosts Pre-K/kinder registration on Aug. 3

Dublin Elementary School is hosting registration for pre-K, kindergarten and new students on Aug. 3. Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the elementary library. For pre-K, students must be 4 years old on or before Sept.

DeLeon Peach & Melon Returns Aug. 3-6

The DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival returns Aug. 3-Aug. 6 promising a full schedule of fun. This year’s entries include: Wednesday, Aug. 3 ■ 11 a.m. Judging of 4-H cake entries (Festival stage) ■ Noon Judging of peach desserts (Festival stage) ■ 1 p.m.

Rules announced for cake contest

The 4-H Cake Contest and Auction will be held Wednesday, Aug. 4 in conjunction with the De Leon Peach & Melon Festival.
SPLASH DAY!

SPLASH DAY!

SPLASH DAY!

Teenagers enjoy cooling off in the Dublin Public Pool at a free Splash Day Wednesday, July 20 sponsored by Dairy Queen. The pool will offer another free splash day Saturday sponsored by Kingdom Movement.

Locals indicted in meth sting

Twenty-two individuals, including some with ties to Erath County, were recently federally indicted on charges of meth trafficking.
Judge continues cancer battle

Judge continues cancer battle

Judge continues cancer battle

Prayers are continuing for Erath County Judge Alfonso Campos who recently released more information regarding his battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Court tables energy storage variance

Black Mountain Energy Storage was once again under discussion at the Erath County Commissioners meeting— this time with an action to table in order to seek legal counsel.
Abbott visits area for fire declaration

Abbott visits area for fire declaration

Abbott visits area for fire declaration

Over the weekend, area fire departments were hard at work in Erath County and the surrounding counties.