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Christmas Tree display opens Nov. 14

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Tarleton’s Gordon Center is inviting some friendly Christmas competition in the annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza starting Tuesday, Nov. 14. The annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza showcases trees decorated by businesses in Gordon, Strawn and Mingus.

Dairy Queen showcases a display of Nightmare Before Christmas written by Tim Burton. Courtesy photo

‘Tell us your spooky story’ winners announced

News Staff

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dairy Queen showcases a display of Nightmare Before Christmas written by Tim Burton. Dublin Veterinary Clinic was named as the winner in the business division for the library’s Tell us Your Spooky Story contest.

DFTS set for Thursday, Nov. 9

Wyndi

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

After months of preparation and support, Dancing for the Stars in support Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County will be held Thursday, Nov. 9.

The beautiful, turn of the century architecture is apparent in this early view of the peanut mill. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

A. A. (Gus) Hartgrove, was a wealthy man who came to Dublin about 1890. While here, he married Miss Cora McKinnie who taught school in Dublin. He built the Dublin Oil Mill, later to be known as The Peanut Mill, between 1890 and 1907.

2023 Comanche County Pecan Show

Comanche Extension

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The last two years have been devastating for the Central Texas pecan industry. In both 2022 and 2023, we have seen extreme and exceptional drought conditions in Central Texas and Comanche County pecan orchards. In Comanche County we saw income from pecans sales drop from $24,172,000.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Firearm safety reigns supreme Firearm safety is a primary concern, especially considering many hunters may traverse rugged terrain or dense underbrush to reach their selected hunting spot. This creates the opportunity for accidental discharge caused during a fall or snag on vegetation.

Cattle

News Staff

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX -10/27/23 Head Count: 576 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 45-60 Cutter: 60-80 Hi-Yield: 80-104 Bulls: 90-119 Breeding Stock Bred HFS: 1000-1500 Cutter: 1450-1750 Hi-Yield: 1500-2150 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 240-310 300 - 400 lb:...

A Heap of Halloween Heroes

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dublin Elementary students, teachers and staff took to the Memorial Stadium track on Tuesday, Oct. 31 for the annual Spook Parade as it was invaded by a sea of Spider-Men, plenty of princesses and more.

Dublin EMS aids a cat suffering from smoke inhalation after a structure fire on Saturday, Oct. 28. Courtesy photo

House fire displaces 7

Wyndi

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

A family of seven have been displaced after a structure fire occurred over the weekend in Dublin. On Saturday, Oct. 28, a fire occurred at 2:16 p.m. at 620 E. Myrtle Street. Dublin VFD, Dublin EMS and Dublin Police Department responded to the mobile home fire.

Neighbors called to help household

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Revitalize Dublin is calling all volunteers to help a local family as they work on the second project this Saturday (Nov. 4) at 8 a.m. This project centers on wrapping and installing siding and underpinning on a residence at 432 N. Park.