MUSEUM MATTERS

It was the biggest fire that downtown Dublin had seen in a number of years. On February 2, 1917 about four in the afternoon, a fire erupted in the Commercial Hotel. Though it destroyed the building, no one was seriously injured from the blaze.

Dublin Senior Citizens Center News

We are extending an invitation to all persons age 50 to 106 years old to join us for exercises from Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. We are now meeting at the new “Community Building” between First National Bank and Dairy Queen.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review The line extended for blocks as parents and kids gathered for free school supplies and backpacks given away by the E:210 and Hico Minesterial Alliance on Aug. 7. The Hico Tigers were in full gear on Aug. 7 as they held the intrasquad scrimmage at Tiger Stadium.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago August 19, 1921 The Dublin and Comanche Christian Sunday School Picnic was to be held the following Sunday on Walnut Creek a mile south of Proctor. The morning service included sunday school, a short sermon, a song service and communion.

CCHF fundraiser tickets on sale

Its that time of year to mark your calendar for the big shindig at the annual Comanche County Healthcare Foundation fundraiser set for Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Evans Sale Barn in Proctor. Theme for the event is CCHF 2021: Surviving & Thriving!

Meet the Teachers at Dublin ISD

Mondrae Ingram Subject: PE Grade: All Hometown: Waco, TX College: Texas Tech (BA), Tarleton State University (MA) Degree: Kinesiology Something interesting about yourself: I’m a motivator How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin: Excited!! Ready to get to work!!

Locals gathered at the Corner Lot Monday

Locals gathered at the Corner Lot Monday to wish Michael Godfrey well as he headed to Tokyo to represent the US in the paralympic table tennis event.

Library garden has space available, workday Saturday

The Dublin Public Library has space available in its community garden and is hosting a planting workday starting Saturday (Sept. 21) at 8 a.m. The garden is open to members of the public who want space to raise plants such as fresh fruits and veggies and the library has resources to help gardeners.

Chamber Chat

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You What a terrific response we are getting to the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Festival, Sept. 17-19.

DPS urges driver safety as new school year starts

With the school year beginning in person for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe.