The Dublin City Council approved grant-related projects, requests from department heads and amended policy during the regular meeting Monday, March 11. Among the grant matters was a request from City Manager Bobby Mendez to move forward with a fitness court project.

If you look right while driving from Comanche to Gustine on Highway 36, you might notice colorful flags and tents announcing that a local horse ranch has stepped back in time. Heartlands Renaissance Festival aims to bring the medieval fun closer so newcomers and regulars don’t have to travel to Waxahachie, Austin or Houston for a taste of renaissance faire fun.

There was a report of a truck that was stolen out of the reporting person’s driveway sometime in the middle of the night in the 500 block of North Camden. A caller is from Oklahoma, had sold a motorcycle to someone in Dublin.

Friday, March 8 ■ DISD closed for Spring Break Monday, March 11 ■ Commissioners Court meeting: 9 a.m. downtown Stephenville courthouse ■ DISD closed for Spring Break Tuesday, March 12 ■ DISD closed for Spring Break ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Plan to visit the Dublin Market as part of your St. Patrick’s festive day. You’ll find goods for you and goodies for all as you enjoy the Irish events in the Wright Park Pavilion. March 16, Wright Park, 9 a.m. into the afternoon.

Cottonwood Church is inviting everyone to learn leadership skills and crop creation during “Garden for Life,” a free 14-week course starting March 24. The classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

A fatality accident snarled traffic Wednesday, Feb. 21 on Hwy.