Briefs

Commissioners Court extends burn ban The Erath County Commissioners Court on Monday approved to extend the existing burn ban until further notice. ——Citizen staff report ——Citizen staff report Market Days’ next appearance Oct. 16 Fall weather at last. And here is October just around the corner.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

September 17 At 8:24 p.m. the dwi driver of a one-vehicle roll over appeared to be dazed and injured after being found roaming lost in a pasture on Hwy 108 North. September 19 At 2:05 p.m. a grass fire caused by welders was called in on FM 1188 West. September 21 At 10:28 a.m.

POLICE LOG

September 13 A reporting person advised Dublin PD of a reckless driver on Highway 6 west of Dublin. September 15 A caller reported a loud argument behind the 200 block of W. Live Oak. September 17 Dublin PD was advised of someone trying to break into their car at around 4 a.m. in the 300 block of N.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review Visitors on ATVs and motorcycles were spotted around Hico on Sept. 18 for a ‘poker run’ sponsored by the Hico Chamber of Commerce. Participants were able to drive to locations on country roads around the area and pick up a playing card, vying for the best hand.

Tessa Hutchinson

Dublin area homeschool graduate Tessa Hutchinson was widowed at 22, and had to reshape the course of her life to make ends meet as a single mother.

COVID Update

Erath County officials reported that the county had 180 active cases of COVID-19 in its Monday night report.This was down from 338 active cases reported by county officials on the Monday before. Deaths related to COVID since the beginning of the pandemic increased in recent weeks to 90.

Matthew 15 21-39

The Canaanite Woman’s Faith 15 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demonpossessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word.

Did changes to Plan F cause Medicare premiums to rise?

Toni: We have received a 20% increase in our Plan F Medicare Supplement. I am a 73-year-old female in decent health, but my husband is undergoing cancer treatment at MD Anderson. I understand that Medicare’s Annual Enrollment is our time to change our Medicare Supplement plans.

2021 HOMECOMING COURT

Junior Class Favorite Sierra Chapa Homecoming Queen Candidate Jocelin Chacon Sophomore Class Favorite Tania Bentureno Homecoming Queen Candidate Angie Flores Freshman Class Favorite Emma Vargas Homecoming Queen Candidate Makaylie Garcia Homecoming Queen Candidate Mia Jaimes

Elementary names Lion Leaders

Dublin Elementary named its newest Lion Leaders this week. They are: Giovani Cerda (back row, left to right), Naya Tello, Mario Rangel Barrera, Khloe Delgado, Cecilia Garcia; Luciana Sofia Hinojoza (front), Joshua Mendoza, Esteban Perez, Abigail Gonzalez and Alex Martinez.