Turning Back the Pages

75 Years Ago Nov. 19, 1920 Businesses were asked to shut their doors in accordance with Thanksgiving being declared a national holiday. Several churches around Dublin held an evening service to deliver a Thanksgiving sermon and pastors encouraged their members to attend. 50 Years Ago Nov.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A photo featured City Hall employees, Jennufer Wuemling and Kari Drueckhammer, decorating Hico’s Historic downtown. Hico’s EDC is helping with funds for additional Christmas lights and other features and City Hall will be hosting a Christmas decorating contest.

Erath Grand Jury indicts 13

The Erath County Grand Jury returned 17 indictments on Nov. 10.

POLICE LOG

November 9 Caller reported they heard five gunshots near Mesquite November 10 Officer stopped a black Acura on a traffic stop in the 500 block of Blackjack and the subject was arrested because of an outstanding warrant.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

November 6 At 6:33 a.m. a white vehicle went through a fence on CR 242. At 2:11 p.m. a welder set a pasture on fire on FM 2303 right before CR 544. November 7 At 2:59 p.m. a single vehicle roll over occurred on CR 351 with the driver not injured. November 9 At 9:38 a.m.

Tarleton researcher uncovers fossil of new plant species

A previously unknown species of plant life has been discovered by Tarleton State University researcher Dr. Ryan Morgan and two former students.

Tarleton Counseling renews grant

The Tarleton Counseling Center has received the second continuation since 2017 of the Victims Assistance Grant — $221,520 for resources for students who have experienced violence.

Star Party now Nov. 20

The virtual star party, hosted by Tarleton State University’s College of Science and Technology has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 in response to anticipated weather issues. The free live-stream will originate from the observatory at Hunewell Ranch seven miles east of Stephenville.

Literature contest open to Texas students

The Texas Center for the Book has launched the 2020- 2021 Letters About Literature Texas contest, a program that invites students to respond to authors of books or poetry who have touched their lives. The contest is open to Texas students in grades 4 through 12.

Your Voice

Do you agree with the governor’s decision (made in August) to abolish straight-party ticket voting in Texas ? • Yes, Voters should read all of the options and choose the individual candidate for each position. 62% • No, Voters can have their values and beliefs represented by a party platform.