Volunteer clothes with compassion

Editor’s note: Second in a series about gratitude for the month of November. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette Content Editor Dublin citizens in need of clothing and home goods have always been grateful for Kingdom Threads, an outreach program of First Baptist Church.

Rodeo heritage honored at annual banquet

Lovers of all things rodeo gathered Saturday, Nov. 11 at the annual Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum dinner and auction. The Dublin Rodeo Heritage Association also presented awards to its 2023 Rodeo Heritage Museum Honorees.

$165k raised in 2023 Dancing for the Stars

Though Dublin didn’t bring home the coveted mirror ball trophy, the community’s dancing couples were still winners as they helped raise $165,000 for Erath County Big Brothers, Big Sisters through the annual Dancing for the Stars event. The event was held Thursday, Nov.

Chamber seeking new executive director

Dublin Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for an executive director.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 9 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library ■ Dancing for the Stars: 6 p.m. Tarleton Rodeo Complex (13635 FM 3025) Friday, Nov. 10 ■ Veterans Day ceremony: 9 a.m.

Area Briefs

Complimentary meal offered for Veterans Day The Stephenville Area Elks Lodge will be offering a complimentary meal for veterans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial on the Dublin Library Lawn. Please have an ID. For details call 817-776-2138.

Sales tax sees slight decline for August

Dublin sales tax collections were down slightly in August, at 0.81 percent, compared to August 2022, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. For the month of August 2023, Dublin received $50,643.80, compared to $51,059.90 in August 2022.

Joint operation yields drug arrests

A total of 14 individuals are now in custody following a joint operation with DEA, Stephenville Police and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office. The operation led to 20 indictments on conspiracy and drug trafficking charges outlined in a criminal indictment filed Oct. 2.