Where Are They Now? Katelynn James

When Katelynn James became pregnant at 15, she had no idea what she was going to do. Five years later, on her way to being a funeral director at Harrell Funeral Home in Dublin, James has turned her situation around.

Dublin Public Library unveils Tails & Tales

The Dublin Public Library officially kicked off its Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program when it started handing out reading logs on May 14. Readers can pick up a log at the library and record the books they are reading. Logs can be turned in between July 1 and July 31 by 2 p.m.

ASU honors local grads

Three Dublin High School graduates were recognized as Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2021 spring semester.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Lingleville ISD School Board Meeting: 8 p.m., School Library Friday •Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Drive-Thru Luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - 118 W. Blackjack Saturday •Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Artists Reception: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Dublin Market Days

Guests to Wright Historic Park Saturday survey homemade baked goods and preserves during the monthly Dublin Market Days. The farmers market is usually held on the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but was held this past Saturday to coincide with the other weekend events.

EDC to consider grants

Grant applications will highlight the monthly meeting of the Dublin Economic Development Corp. at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the EDC office.

Museum hosting military vehicle show

In a partnership with the Arrowhead Chapter of the MVPA (Military Vehicle Preservation Association), the National Health & Public Safety History Museum in downtown Dublin will be hosting a Military Vehicle Show on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FBC to host mobile vaccine clinic

Dublin First Baptist Church (220 E. Live Oak) is hosting a free COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine pop-up clinic on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is being conducted by Texas Health Resources and is open to all persons 12 and older. Minors ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago June 17, 1921 Dublin’s third Dollar Day specials were listed. Businesses such as Higginbotham Bros & Co., Dublin Drug & Jewelry, NOVIT Cash Store, Hoffman’s, East Side Grocery Co., Wilhite & Fulford and Overton Drug Company advertised items that would be on sale.

In the Neighborhood

Comanche Chief The Comanche County Library has a new director. Deborah Hanson has taken up the position after the retirement of Hollis McCaright. Hanson has participated as a library assistant at the Comanche Public Library over the last year.