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STAAR results shine bright for DISD

STAAR results shine bright for DISD

STAAR results shine bright for DISD

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
It’s good news for students, administrators, parents and teachers as Dublin ISD pupils performed better than the state average on every single category in STAAR testing. Administrators shared the 2022 preliminary scores at the Monday, July 28 DISD school board meeting.

Free fun headed to park, library

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With school returning soon, a wide variety of fun (and free) events are scheduled for Saturday, July 30 at the Dublin Public Library and City Park. The Dublin Public Library will host its Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library.

Rodeo returns Sept. 9-10 to Dublin

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Following a successful first event, Diamond Cross Rodeo is coming back to the Dublin City Park Arena on Sept. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Help needed for hardworking heroes

Help needed for hardworking heroes

Help needed for hardworking heroes

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With the ongoing drought, excessive heat warnings and extreme wildfire danger, area fire departments are being stretched thin. Dublin Volunteer Fire Department is asking residents to donate Gatorade, water and snacks to help first responders.

Fishing Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water slightly stained; 84-87 degrees; 4.61 feet low. Bass fair to good with catches up to eight pounds on shaky heads, crankbaits and jigs in the stick ups and between docks. Topwater will work early and late in the day. Crappie are excellent with catches up to 1.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Drought and trees explained Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain, with the trend predicted to continue. What can stress a tree? “Most trees usually die from a combination of different stresses,” said Courtney Blevins, Texas A&M Forest Service urban forester.

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Late-season sorghum has been a consideration for Texas growers stymied by drought so far, but the risks appear higher than the reward, especially in South Texas, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service report. Calvin Trostle, Ph.D.
Kimberly, Rhett and Richard Reed with their dog, Remington.

Kimberly, Rhett and Richard Reed with their dog, Remington.

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
R ichard Reed has balanced a long career working for RayLock, Tarleton and the Texas Department of Transportation with his other passions — spending time outdoors and with his family. Now, he’s looking forward to retirement so he can travel the country with his wife.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wednesday •Barks and Books Special Abilities, 1:30 p.m. Dublin Library •Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m. -City Park Thursday •Lingleville ISD Board Meeting, 8 p.m. •Master Naturalists, 2 p.m., Dublin Library Saturday •Dublin Market Days 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sales tax increase reported for May

Sales tax increase reported for May

Sales tax increase reported for May

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Dublin sales tax collections were slightly up again, at 5.32%, in May, compared to May 2021, according to the June state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. Many of the reports over the last couple of years have been up or about the same.