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Genealogical Society to honor Donna Whitefield, host program 

The Erath County Genealogical Society is inviting the public to two events at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, April 26.

Dublin Public Library, Erath County Genealogical Society, and Women's Thursday Club will honor volunteer Donna Whitefield at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The reception will be followed at 2 p.m. by a genealogy program. Lezlee Liljenberg, author of If You Only Knew: Navigating DNA Surprises and The NPE World (Not-Parent Expected) will share her personal discovery through DNA testing and how test results can be helpful in your genealogy research.

Pre-K, Kinder registration set April 29, 30

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for Dublin ISD will take place 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 at the Dublin Elementary School.

Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025 for Pre-K and 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025 for Kindergarten.

To register a child, parents will need their birth certificate, immunization record, social security card, proof of residency and proof of income for Pre-K. Parents will need an email address to set up the Parent Portal.

City of Dublin/Erath County Tire Disposal May 3

All residents in Erath are invited to dispose of old tires from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3 at Dublin City Works.

Cars and pickup tires will be disposed of, no businesses are permitted and you must show proof of residency in Erath County.

The event will be until the trailer is full. Public works is located at 602 North Norton in Dublin.

MS Trail Ride 5K/1-mile Fun Run/Walk May 3 

The Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride 5K/1-mile fun run/walk is set for Saturday, May 3 at the Blue Stem Ranch Gate 11 located at West FM-1188 in Morgan Mill.

Ride check in begins at 8 a.m. and the run/walk check in begins at 9:30 a.m.

A minimum $50 donation for those who are riding is required and a $25 donation for those who are walking/ running is required. To register go to www.mstrailride. org or send registration and payment to P.O. Box 159, Morgan Mill, TX 76465

Dublin Market Days set for Saturday, April 19 

Dublin Market Days is set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Wright Park across from the Dublin Public Library.

There will be several vendors. Come shop in the nice spring breeze, in the shade of vendor canopies or in the pavilion if it rains. As always, shoppers will find unique items, fresh produce and baked goods fresh and wholesome.