HowdyFest set Aug. 14

Howdy Enterprise is staging another day of exciting golf and activities to benefit local charities as they host the second annual Howdy Fest on Aug. 14 at PAR Country Club. In addition to the golf tournament, activities include a cook off, top golf and live music.

Comanche Chief

Comanche County issued a burn ban that went into effect July 26. The necessity for the burn ban will be reevaluated at the next meeting of the Commissioners court on August 2.

De Leon Free Press

Schedule changes have been made to the 107th Peach & Melon Festival this year. The pageant will be on Wednesday and the Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday morning at 10 am. Winner of Miss DeLeon pageant will be announced on Wednesday night.

Hico News Review

The changes being made to Hwy 220 and Hwy 67 may have travelers confused with the recent construction and changes made to the highways. Travelers to Glen Rose are advised to use caution when driving this route since Northbound Hwy 67 is now a one way accelerated lane.

Hamilton Herald News

New businesses are taking the place of old businesses depicted in photos of demolition sites and other construction around Hamilton. The Dairy Queen is receiving a face lift, while Hamilton Healthcare System purchased the land where Past Tymes resided.

Community gardens available at library

Community gardens are available in Dublin. Free garden space is available at the Dublin Public Library. This is the time to start a fall garden. There are raised bed gardens, gardening tools and nearby water.

Elementary Registration Aug. 5

Registration for PreKindergarten and Kindergarten for 2021 -2022 will be held in the Dublin Elementary Library on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dublin Market Days return Aug. 21

August is a busy month, but keep the Dublin Market on your schedule. There will be a flock of vendors of all stripes, from gab and goods to goodies. We expect a selection of fresh local produce, fresh baked goods, and many sorts of jellies, pickles, and other treats.

FBC hosting mobile food pantry

First Baptist Church of Dublin is hosting the Tarrant Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry every 1st Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in our church parking lot. —submitted

Community Calendar

Thursday •Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Meeting: 1 p.m. - 930 Wolfe Nursery Rd., Stephenville •Mobile Food Pantry: 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church Parking Lot Monday •Meet the Teachers: 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. (Elementary), 6 p.m.-6:45 p.m. (Intermediate), 6:30 p.m.