Celebration returns Saturday

June 12 brings the return of Dublin’s summer celebration including the popular Irish Stampede 5k, the Tour De Agua bike ride and the Hearts Home Dublin Area Reunion.

FBC to host vaccine clinic

Dublin First Baptist Church (220 E. Live Oak) is hosting a free COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine pop-up clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is being conducted by Texas Health Resources and is open to all persons 12 and older. Minors ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Berry’s Picks

June is Dairy Month and Dairy is Important to Comanche County Our local dairy families do much more than milk cows, they provide a major boost to the local economy, the dairy industry is vital to Comanche County.

A&M spotlights grass-fed beef

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a conference for producers of grass-fed beef on June 24-25 at the Texas A&M Rosenthal Meat Center, 730 Olson Blvd., College Station. This is the eighth conference focusing on the production of cattle and the beef marketed directly to consumers.

Where Are They Now?

“I’ve always just wanted to be with my wife, make a living, make friends and serve people,” says Jacky Boatright. And after six years in the Army and a decades-long career with local grocery stores, that’s exactly what he’s done. Boatright graduated from Dublin High School in May of 1950.

LHS grad makes honor roll

Lingleville High School graduate Rebekah Proffit was named to the President’s Honor Roll by Midwestern State University for the Spring 2021 semester. Midwestern State University recognized 1,089 honor students for the Spring 2021 semester.

Cora Cemetery receiving marker

Cora Cemetery will be receiving a Texas Historical Marker in a special dedication ceremony on June 5 at 10 a.m. Cora cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Comanche County. The community was first called “Troy” and was established on the military road from Fort Gates to Fort Phantom Hill.

Bosque River President

Bosque River President Jane Klein of Stephenville, Registrar Carol Dismukes of Bluff Dale and member Dr. Jana Burch of Bynum recently returned from the 130th Convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas which was held in San Antonio. Over 400 members of the organization attended.