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Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus (left) presented the prestigious Law Enforcement Agency Award to Tarleton’s University Police Department Monday during ceremonies on the Stephenville campus. Receiving the honor are Tarleton Police Chief Matt Welch and President James Hurley. | submitted photo

Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus (left) presented the prestigious Law Enforcement Agency Award to Tarleton’s University Police Department Monday during ceremonies on the Stephenville campus. Receiving the honor are Tarleton Police Chief Matt Welch and President James Hurley. | submitted photo

Tarleton PD earns prestigious honor

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Tarleton State University Police Department has earned “recognized” status from the Texas Police Chiefs Association, making it the 165th agency in the state to receive the honor since 2006.

DPS reminds public of waivers for CDLs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that the State of Disaster Declaration in response to COVID-19 remains in effect, and includes the waiver of expiration dates for commercial driver licenses (CDL).

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Ranger hosting drone course Ranger College will present a Drone Piloting Course, taking place Oct. 15 - 17, 2020, at Ranger College’s Erath County campus located at 1745 W. South Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401.

Gift card scams reported locally

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
“Will you do a favor for me?” Numerous people in Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Director Carolyn Harbin’s contact list received an email with this simple question. Harbin is warning everyone that she did not send it.
High flying poker

High flying poker

High flying poker

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Dublin Airport Manager Brad Stanford handed out Dublin Bottling Works sodas and gift bags as well as cards to pilots during a poker run fly-in Saturday.

District 30 election underway

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Results were pending as of press time in the special election for District 30 of the Texas Senate to replace Pat Fallon, who resigned from the office to run for U.S. House of Representatives, District 4 after John Ratcliffe was named the Director of National Intelligence.
Tri-Angler Fishing Derby set for Lake Proctor Oct. 9-11

Tri-Angler Fishing Derby set for Lake Proctor Oct. 9-11

Tri-Angler Fishing Derby set for Lake Proctor Oct. 9-11

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
If you’re fishing for some big payouts and fun at Proctor Lake on Oct. 9-11, The Tri-Angler Derby is sure to lure you in. The fishing tournament features competition in catfish, youth (16 and younger) and bow fishing divisions.
D.A. Simmons and his brother, Carroll

D.A. Simmons and his brother, Carroll

Local man helps in ride to freedom

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Every family has stories that get passed down, circulated between siblings and children as noteworthy passages in a family tree. Few are as lively as that of Stephenville resident Bethel Baker, but few family stories center on helping a wrongfully accused man escape a Mexican prison.

Free meals available to DISD

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
All students of Dublin ISD are now eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch in a move that was made effective Sept. 15.

Farm Bureau meeting changed for safety

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Due to current health concerns, the Erath County Farm Bureau announced that they will not be hosting their usual annual meeting and dinner this year. The ECFB will conduct a short business only meeting for the election of directors and delegates on Tuesday, Sept.