Community Calendar

Thursday •Early Voting: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Erath County Courthouse (through Friday) Friday •Homecoming Pep Rally: 7:30 a.m. - Bob and Norma Cervetto Field Monday •Early Voting: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Erath County Courthouse (though Sept. 25) •Erath County Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m.

Crowds flocked to Wright

Crowds flocked to Wright Historic Park on Saturday for the monthly Dublin Market Days. Kevin Morrow of the Dublin Volunteer Fire Department was the winner of the gift basket from the vendors of Dublin Market Days for First Responder Appreciation Day. | Citizen staff, submitted photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

The storm clouds rose on what must have been a warm and humid April 28, 1893. But the people of Cisco surely had no idea what was in those clouds. What was coming was one of the biggest, most devastating tornadoes that the state of Texas had ever seen.

Briefs

Rodeo Museum serving up fundraiser Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum has set Friday, Oct. 16 as the date for a drive-thru lunch as a fundraiser. The lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago Sept. 17, 1920 The Sunday Special at The Dublin Creamery featured ice cream flavors like Banana Nut, Strawberry Fruit and Plain Vanilla. Orders were being taken to be delivered on Sunday between the times of 7 a.m. and noon. A half gallon of plain was $1.10 and fruit $1.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A photo featured Matt and Dean Ware holding letters from their pen pals.

Weldon named dean

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kenny Weldon has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s new Leadership and Military College, effective immediately, and will continue his role as Commandant of the Texan Corps of Cadets.

Where Are They Now?

Vickie Darline Chaney moved away from Dublin many times throughout her life. “I followed jobs and opportunities,” she said. “I wanted what was best for my kids. But something always pulled me back to Dublin.“ This time, Chaney has been in town for two months.

Active COVID-19 cases drop by 30

Erath County officials reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Monday night (Sept. 14). Nine of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, six were residents of Dublin and three were rural residents of the county.

Erath County Grand Jury indicts eight

The Erath County Grand Jury returned eight indictments on Sept. 9.