High flying poker

Dublin Airport Manager Brad Stanford handed out Dublin Bottling Works sodas and gift bags as well as cards to pilots during a poker run fly-in Saturday.

District 30 election underway

Results were pending as of press time in the special election for District 30 of the Texas Senate to replace Pat Fallon, who resigned from the office to run for U.S. House of Representatives, District 4 after John Ratcliffe was named the Director of National Intelligence.

Free meals available to DISD

All students of Dublin ISD are now eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch in a move that was made effective Sept. 15.

Farm Bureau meeting changed for safety

Due to current health concerns, the Erath County Farm Bureau announced that they will not be hosting their usual annual meeting and dinner this year. The ECFB will conduct a short business only meeting for the election of directors and delegates on Tuesday, Sept.

First United Methodist Church News

The church’s Community Table and Food Pantry recently received a couple sizable donations into these community programs. One was from the Stephenville Area Elks Lodge for $3500. The second was from the West District UMC for $1000. A big Thank You to both groups for your generous donations!

Briefs

CTFS hosting BBQ fundraiser Cross Timbers Family Services will host a BBQ fundraiser and open house on Thursday, Oct, 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago Sept. 24, 1920 Dublin Music Co. placed an ad announcing Brunswick Records where they asked customers to “Do as the music critics do. Compare records, judge then decide.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A main water line break cut off service to most of Hico late Wednesday night that had all city crew working into the night to fix.