Homecoming King Candidates

Homecoming King CandidatesHank Santos David Nava Tatum Babkowski Alex Teten Edwin NevarezKing will be announced during community Pep Rally Friday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. on Cervetto Field.

Celebrating culture, community and comida

Thousands attended the fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at the City Park over a two day period hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and numerous sponsors. The event included a rodeo Friday, Sept. 19 with an arena dance and entertainment by numerous musical acts Saturday, Sept. 20.

Burn ban now in effect

A burn ban is now in effect for the next 90 days after it was put in place by the Erath County Commissioners Monday, Sept. 22.Erath County Fire Marshal Tommy Shelton told the commissioners Monday that the drought index was 605, or abnormally dry.

County lowers tax rate

Erath County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 22 to lower the tax rate effectively saving the average homeowner about $25 a year.The court set the tax rate at the no new revenue rate of $.3811 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2025, lower than the 2024 rate of $.

Homecoming this Friday

It’s the season of green and gold and the Lions are on the prowl during Homecoming Week.The week’s activities kicked off on Tuesday, Sept. 23 with dress up days.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 18■ Stem Day: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack St.) FREE■ Art of the Cowgirl Luncheon: noon Cross Timbers Legacy Center (830 S. Graham Stephenville)■ Dublin JH Football @ Bowie, 5 p.m■ Dublin JV Football Vs. Bowie, 5 p.m.■ Lingleville JH Football @. Zephyr, 6 p.m.

Area Briefs

Dublin Market Days canceled Saturday The monthly Dublin Market Days has been canceled for September due to construction equipment blocking parking at Wright Park.Market Days will hopefully return in October.

Tarleton to host family weekend

Tarleton State University will welcome students’ families to campus for the annual Family Weekend Sept. 19-20 with a full schedule of events and activities.The first of three Ring Ceremonies will kick off the Family Weekend festivities.