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A moment of ‘paws’

A moment of ‘paws’

A moment of ‘paws’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Families and students were welcomed back to school by mascot Shadrack, cheerleaders and teachers on the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 10.

New biz, events add to sales tax coffers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly this month, at 32.61%, in June, compared to June 2021, according to the July state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and submitted in July.

Gordon Center offers free entry to first responders

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
It’s a tough time to be a first responder in Texas. Extreme heat and wildfires present perilous challenges almost daily. Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas would like these brave folks to visit as honored guests.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Children’s educational program with UNT Aug. 18 The Dublin Public Library will be hosting a children’s educational program in conjunction with the University of North Texas Health and Science Center at Fort Worth. The program “Microbes that Call you Home” will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities Storytime with Ditchwater Sal: 10 a.m. at Dublin Public Library Lingleville ISD school board meeting, 8 p.m. Barks and Books: 11 a.m. Dublin Public Library Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

In the Neighborhood

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Comanche Chief In a recent meeting, the Texas Historical Commission voted to award Texas Historic Court-house Preservation Program funding to Comanche County for the development of architectural plans and specifications for the Comanche County courthouse.
Jean Whiteley Crawford

Jean Whiteley Crawford

Where Are They Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
By Eva Frederick Dublin High School graduate Jean Whiteley Crawford knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was in fourth grade. Her teacher that year, Mrs. Laquay, was supportive and kind.
Brigade Commander Jeremy W. James

Brigade Commander Jeremy W. James

Col. James now brigade commander

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Colonel Jeremy W. James, a 1993 Dublin High School graduate, has recently been promoted to the rank of brigade commander. Colonel James’s military career started when he received his commission as an Aviation Officer in 1998 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.