COVID Update

Erath County officials reported 74 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Monday night (Dec. 7). Fortytwo of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, seven were from Dublin and 25 were rural residents of the county.

Early voting open

Early voting for the runoff special election for Texas Senate District 30 began Wednesday at the Erath County Courthouse. Voters are deciding between Drew Springer and Shelly Luther for the vacated seat of Pat Fallon, who was recently elected in a bid for a U.S. Representative seat.

The Angel Tree

The Angel Tree at Will Do Good Thrift Market (106 N. d 30 cards left as of Tuesday morning. Lo Patrick) still had 30 cards left as of Tuesday morning. Locals are asked to visit and pick a child or Senior Citizen in need to Bless this Christmas with a suggested gift from the cards provided.

Briefs

Market Days returns Saturday Come by Wright Park today to take in the December Dublin Market. From 4 p.m. through 8 p.m., vendors will be displaying all sorts of wares. This will be the last market of the year, and you won’t want to miss it.

Library grant providing hot spots

Dublin Public Library has been selected as one of 20 U.S.

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate Special to the Citizen Many think that disease in Dublin is something new with covid19. But I thought that it might be helpful to know that we have been through this before.

POLICE LOG

December 1 A report was made of a power line down on Live Oak. A report was made when the alarm went off at Brookshire Brothers on Patrick St. December 3 Caller reported that lights were flickering on and off throughout the day at a home on Patrick and Mesquite.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

November 28 At 12:22 p.m. a twovehicle head on collision happened on FM 2481, no injuries but road completely blocked. At 2:10 p.m. a friendly female black lab was found later at the above accident, if owner cannot be found will take to animal shelter. November 30 At 5:24 p.m. a 1,000 lb.

DHS grad named Captain in national team

Dublin High School graduate Nick James is once again receiving national recognition for her rugby prowess. The 2007 DHS Valedictorian was named the captain of the Inter-Squad teams for the USA Rugby Women’s National Team as they prepare for the 2021 World Cup.

Parade returns Thursday, Dec. 10

Thursday, Dec. 10 officially marks the return of Christmas to Dublin with the lighted Christmas Parade set for 6 p.m. The tradition brings lots of opportunities to find the perfect gift as shops will be open, the Sr.