Area Briefs

Summer Activities set for Comanche County Museum The Comanche County Museum has several activities set for this summer.Activities include: Arts & Crafts show Friday, June 12 through June 26.

Carlton Cemetery Association hosts annual meeting

The Carlton Cemetery Association is having its annual meeting at the tabernacle in the cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, with coffee and donuts at 8:30 a.m.The association encourages anyone with relatives or friends buried here to come, have fellowship and to help maintain the cemetery.

Runoffs boast 13% voter turn out in Erath

Republican and Democrat Primary Runoffs boasted a fairly high turnout throughout the state and Erath County.Erath County boasted a 13.5% voter turnout for the runoffs and statewide an estimated 4.35 million voters cast ballots.On the Republican Party ballot for U.S.

Response Reports

The following first responder calls were made May 25-May 31. Local first responders handled 64 calls during this time frame and PD completed 10 traffic stops.Dublin PD May 25A person requested information from PD regarding a male that has been following her. A criminal trespass warning was issued.

EDC approves local grants

The Dublin Economic Development Corporation recently took its first step to aid in the funding for the beautification efforts regarding point of entry signs.Laura Gambino, representing the Keep Dublin Beautiful board, addressed the EDC board at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 26.

County reviews bids for improvement projects

A slew of county business was held at two Commissioner Court meetings over the past two weeks, including land development items and several bids for improvement projects.

Sermon on the MOUNT

Sermon on the MOUNT drew both equine and non-equine participants Sunday, May 31 at the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum where Zeb Wright preached the longest Biblical passage directly from Jesus, Matthew 5-7 (also known as Sermon on the Mount).

Ranger College hosts ribbon cutting for Construction Management Program

Ranger College was joined by Stephenville Chamber of Commerce as well as a host of friends and neighbors for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 29 in honor of the college’s new Construction Management Program. The Stephenville campus at 1835 W.

Rodeo Museum cook-off draws hot competition

The Lucky Vaquero Chili Cook-Off was hosted by the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Saturday, May 30 at Wright Park, drawing 10 teams vying for a cash prize and bragging rights over who could make the best pot of chili.

Farm Bureau awards students

To help several local students achieve their dreams of furthering their education, Erath County Farm Bureau awarded $12,000 in scholarships.“We offer these scholarships at a local level to help kids right here at home,” Erath County Farm Bureau President, Josh Ritchey said.