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Sammy Gilbert shares a tractor ride

Sammy Gilbert shares a tractor ride

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Sammy Gilbert was born in Dublin, and grew up on a farm halfway to Stephenville. “My dad raised cattle out there -- cattle and kids,” he said. “There were six children in the family.” Gilbert has great memories of growing up in Dublin in the 40s and 50s.
Museum Matters

Museum Matters

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Next time you are getting lunch at Milano’s Pizza, look across the street and you’ll see a building with a concrete holding tank in front. The holding tank has the city logo painted on it. That building also has a wooden structure on top that looks like an oil derrick.

Library to re- open doors

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Dublin Public Library will be opening its doors to the public in a soft opening today. Hours will be noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Guests are required to wear facemasks and hand sanitizer will be available inside the door.

EDC approves grants

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Dublin Economic Development Corporation approved several grants during its regular board meeting and unanimously voted to start meeting the last Tuesday of the month, starting in October. The decision to switch the meeting days stems from scheduling conflicts with other groups.

Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
September 21 A report was made that DPS was in pursuit with a stolen motorcycle out of Dallas that was wrecked by the motorist and he fled on foot and was coming to Dublin on Hwy 6. September 22 A report was made of credit/debit card fraud on the 300 block of Trowbridge.

Sheriff's Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
September 19 At 10:17 p.m. shots fired were heard at a party on CR 370 where there was a party a few weeks prior and piglets were found shot in someone’s yard. September 20 At 4:43 p.m. two palomino horses were penned after being found in a driveway on CR 351, awaiting owner.
Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus (left) presented the prestigious Law Enforcement Agency Award to Tarleton’s University Police Department Monday during ceremonies on the Stephenville campus. Receiving the honor are Tarleton Police Chief Matt Welch and President James Hurley. | submitted photo

Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus (left) presented the prestigious Law Enforcement Agency Award to Tarleton’s University Police Department Monday during ceremonies on the Stephenville campus. Receiving the honor are Tarleton Police Chief Matt Welch and President James Hurley. | submitted photo

Tarleton PD earns prestigious honor

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Tarleton State University Police Department has earned “recognized” status from the Texas Police Chiefs Association, making it the 165th agency in the state to receive the honor since 2006.

DPS reminds public of waivers for CDLs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that the State of Disaster Declaration in response to COVID-19 remains in effect, and includes the waiver of expiration dates for commercial driver licenses (CDL).

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Ranger hosting drone course Ranger College will present a Drone Piloting Course, taking place Oct. 15 - 17, 2020, at Ranger College’s Erath County campus located at 1745 W. South Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401.

Gift card scams reported locally

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
“Will you do a favor for me?” Numerous people in Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Director Carolyn Harbin’s contact list received an email with this simple question. Harbin is warning everyone that she did not send it.