Berry’s Picks

Christmas Tree Care It is hard to believe it already time to put up the Christmas tree. Putting the tree up during the Thanksgiving Holiday is a tradition for many families, it is a good way to work off all the turkey and dressing.

FFA NEWS

Dublin FFA reported Nov. 22 was a good day for the organization at the Area IV Leadership contests. Although none of the teams are advancing. sponsors said the participants learned a lot about what to expect for next year. Here are the results: 3rd place- Jr.

Fenceline Chatter

DISTRICT 8 FARM AND RANCH SEMINAR, December 9th (Multi-county CEU event) A multi-county Farm and Ranch Seminar for farmers and ranchers conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 8 is scheduled December 9, 2021.

Barbee promoted to Lt. Col.

Dublin native Gary Barbee was promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel in a Nov. 12, 2021 ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The ceremony was presided by Lt. Col. James T. Couch, Commander 10th FLTS. Lt Col Gary B.

Madi Tyus

Madi Tyus granddaughter of Dublin’s Pat and Billy Tyus, was awarded the NEC Player of the Year last month after winning Player of the week multiple times for her performance on the St. Francis University volleyball team. Pat Tyus | submitted photo

Where Are They Now?

Like her father and grandfather before her, Pam Wolfe has always loved math. Now, more than 50 years after her high school graduation, Wolfe has made math her career, working first as an IT professional for the State of Texas and then as a math and chemistry teacher.

Shop with a Cop deadline Dec. 10

Dublin PD and all of Erath’s law agencies are asking the community to help them bring Christmas to kids in need during the second annual Shop with a Cop program Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray reported that the program has increased the amount being spent on every child from $150 to $200.

POLICE LOG

November 15 Dublin PD was informed of a suspicious individual near the ice machine in the 200 block of N. Patrick. A caller reported a naked child running around on Bryan Street. A caller reported a semi ran over a mailbox on E. Highway 6 after the driver banged on the residence’s front door.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

November 20 At 9:44 a.m. five black cow with calves with blue ear tags and a diamond brand were reported missing from CR 360. November 21 At 6:28 a.m. a truck was found upside down with no one around on CR 242, but the owner was contacted. November 22 At 11:15 p.m. the pursuit of At 11:15 p.m.

Briefs

Market Days downtown for lighted parade Dublin Market Days will be joining Dublin’s Holiday Parade evening schedule on Dec. 9. Downtown. Come shop local knitters, bakers, and candlestick makers—well, lots of good stuff anyway—while you enjoy the parade and Santa.