In the Neighborhood

DeLeon Free Press The Hico News Review Three incumbents were reelected to the Hico City Council after the May 1 local election. Those re-elected were Jason Finch, Charles Erick and Suzanne Schouten.

Lumber lined

Lumber lined the Blackjack side of the Dublin Corner Lot on May 5 when the huge tree was removed from the grounds after it had died during the February storm. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Mayor

Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood presented a proclamation of recognition to Dublin PD (represented by Chief Cameron Ray, Officer Garret Collins and Sergeant Khris Jennings) in honor of National Police Week during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Where Are They Now?

Ralph Bellamy has had many jobs over the years. Now, working with his brother as the caretaker of a cemetery in Walters, Oklahoma, he’s finally found a place he wants to stay. “It’s peaceful out here,” he said. “There’s no big rush to get things done. You take your time and do it right.

ECSO arrests two after chase

Erath County Sheriff’s Office arrested two following a chase Saturday. According to a press release from ECSO, a deputy was requested to check on the status of a driver at Allsups located at the intersection of US Hwy 281 and Washington St on the morning of Saturday, May 8.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

May 2 At 1:24 p.m. 15-20 red and black cows were loose on FM 2303 and pushed into a pasture with no fencing, awaiting owner. May 3 At 6:17 p.m. a vehicle had its windshield busted out from something flying out of an RV going the opposite direction on Hwy 377 South, injuring the driver.

POLICE LOG

May 3 Caller reported that there was a dog that wouldn’t stop barking in the area. The call came from the 600 block of Hawk. Caller reported that he woke up to find that the back windshield of his car was busted out on the 500 block of Elm.

TFB donate to communities

Through the Helping Hands co-op contribution program, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and county Farm Bureaus donated $262,197 to community food and emergency relief efforts following February’s winter storm.

Lunch Menu

Lingleville ISD Monday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Roll, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo w/ a Twist, Salad w/ Ranch, Garlic Breadstick, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread, Broccoli.

2021 Lingleville High School Prom

Brock Gage and Jordyn Hicks were named the 2021 Lingleville Prom King and Queen as the school held its casino-themed prom Saturday night at Double N Cowboy Church. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos