LISD approves balanced budget, tax decrease

The Lingleville ISD School Board passed a balanced budget and tax rate during a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 28.

EDC talks grants, new website

In a packed agenda, the Dublin Economic Development Corporation approved grants and took steps to complete its new website.The board unanimously approved (board member Darrell Curry was absent) a $2,500 marketing grant for Byrn Rodeo Productions after a successful event occurred in August.

Area Briefs

Canines & Coffee set for Sept. 6 Erath County Humane Society will be hosting its 2nd annual Canines & Coffee 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the shelter.There will be vendors, games for the kids, bouncy house and live music along with TikTok Influencer Nick Luciano.

County, city rolling out tire collection

Erath County and the City of Dublin are hosting a free tire disposal event Saturday, Sept. 6 at the public works yard (602 N. Norton).Tires will be collected from 8 a.m. to noon or until the trailer is full.

Response Reports

The following first responder calls were made Aug. 22–Aug. 28. Local first responders handled 75 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 21 traffic stops.Dublin PD Aug. 22A person needed information about how to take out a restraining order.A person called city hall stating they heard gunshots.

Review: Irish pub offers taste of two homes

Have you ever immediately felt at home when walking in a place?That is what Shenanigan’s –Irish Pub at Cacamame brought to the table for me.Upon entering the eatery warmth greets patrons from walls featuring brown and green, to dark furniture and comforting bar chairs.

Dublin FCCLA

Dublin FCCLA was presented with a $500 check Aug. 20 by Carter Blood Care in appreciation for blood drives the group hosted at the school during the 2024-25 school year.

KOA serves games, grub

Stephenville/Dublin KOA embraced misty conditions over the Labor Day weekend offering a Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 30. The event included a wide range of games, bounce houses, pedal cars and food prepared by Feed My Sheep with Calvary Fellowship Church.

DISD approves tax rate, budget

A balanced budget was recently passed for the Dublin Independent School District after a ton of work by financial staff.At the Monday, Aug. 25 Dublin ISD school board meeting, the district’s 2025-26 tax rate is $0.8585 per $100 valuation with $.7552 for Maintenance and Operations and $.