Briefs

Highland Baptist hosting Day in the Country Join us this Saturday, September 4, at Highland Missionary Baptist Church for a Day in the Country beginning at 2 p.m.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review Stray sheep were photographed wandering around Highway 220 on on the evening on Aug. 21 past the Dollar Tree and over to the Church of Christ parking lot. Numerous citizens grabbed pictures of the wandering flock before the owner was located.

CCHF dinner set Sept. 18

Tickets are going fast for the annual Comanche County Healthcare Foundation fundraiser dinner on Sept. 18 that features a prime rib and shrimp dinner and lots of fun with a silent and live auction of unique items. The dinner will be catered by Littlejohn’s at Evans Sale Barn in Proctor.

Turning Back the Pages

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.

Things Celtic wins national competition

A tiny “very Irish” shop called Things Celtic, located in the heart of “The Irish Capital of Texas,” has been named Best Specialty Retailer by Gifts and Decorative Accessories magazine. The honor was a part of the magazine’s 2021 Retailer Excellence Awards program.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

August 22 At 12:29 a.m. man was captured after breaking into a residence on CR 397, his hands were duct taped and he was held at gunpoint until officers arrived. At 5:02 a.m. a vehicle rolled over and through a fence on FM 219 South, unknown injuries. August 26 At 9:18 a.m.

Volunteers

Volunteers gather the last Wednesday of every month at Dublin First United Methodist Church to prepare and package meals that are free to the community. Nearly 300 taco salad meals were served on Aug. 25. The next meal will start serving Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Elementary News

What a great time to be a part of Dublin Elementary! Students have come back to campus from Summer break excited for the new year and ready to learn. We also see many smiles on students faces going to PE on a daily basis. Students rave about the new and exciting activities.

Meet the Teachers at Dublin ISD

Jaclyn Perry Subject: Reading Grade: 7 Hometown: Waterford, CT College: Texas State University Degree: Public Relations Something interesting about yourself: Love to roadtrip with my dog.