75 years ago
August 30, 1946
The new Colborn Bowl Rodeo Arena, boasting a 10,000 seating capacity, was set to be unveiled during the annual pre-Madison’s Square Garden Championship Rodeo events starting Sept. 12. A committee was organized to get the town decorated for the rodeo.
50 years ago
September 2, 1971
The Dublin Community Fall Fair reported there were 22 candidates for queen and 10 for Little Miss in the annual event set for Sept. 22-25.
Development was being performed at the Belfast addition which would reportedly bring city water and sewage service to the west side of Highland Avenue.
Dublin High School senior Minnie Buchanan was named “Little Sister” for the year by the Dublin Young Homemakers group.
25 years ago
August 29, 1996
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Ricker Perry was pictured with Dublin resident Katharyn Prater and Jo Byler during a fundraiser held for Becky Farrar of Hico, who was running for
State Representative, District 59.
Die hard fans of the Tuesday Night under the Stars concerts at the Corner Lot braved rainy weather to see a live performance by the Gene Williams Band.