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Texas fruit conference Oct. 18-20

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s annual Texas Fruit Conference is set for Oct. 18-20 in Fredericksburg with registration now accepted. Peaches are one of many fruits that will be discussed during the 2023 Texas Fruit Conference that will be held Oct. 18-20 in Fredericksburg.
A large crowd turned out last week for the annual meeting of Erath County Farm Bureau members. A tenderloin dinner was served by Brenda’s Catering. High on the list of topics discussed was the ballot issue in November on the Right to Farm. Members were encouraged to support the issue. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

A large crowd turned out last week for the annual meeting of Erath County Farm Bureau members. A tenderloin dinner was served by Brenda’s Catering. High on the list of topics discussed was the ballot issue in November on the Right to Farm. Members were encouraged to support the issue. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

A large crowd turned out last week

A large crowd turned out last week
Junior Representatives Daniel Staud, Kimberly Rojas

Junior Representatives Daniel Staud, Kimberly Rojas

2023 DHS Homecoming Candidates

Homecoming King will be announced at the DHS Pep Rally on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 a.m. Homecoming Queen will be announced at 6:30 p.m. on the Cervetto Field.

Rodeo this weekend

This weekend will offer a time of remembrance and rodeo fun as the Diamond Cross Rodeo returns for its third consecutive year on Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9 with 200 contestants entered into the event. Awardwinning rodeo clown Chase Nolen will also be in the ring to add to the entertainment.

Revitalize Dublin looks for volunteers

The Dublin community is being called to help their neighbors in cleaning up a property in disrepair as Revitalize Dublin announced its first community project of working on 354 W. Blackjack. The clean-up is slated to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.

Homecoming set for Friday, Sept 8

The Dublin Lions will turn out in a spectacle of green and gold this Friday as they celebrate their annual Homecoming. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Bob and Norma Cervetto Stadium as the Lions face off against the Anson Tigers.

WWII veteran remains return home Friday

After much waiting, the remains of World War II veteran Noel Shoup will be returning home to Dublin this Friday. A processional will be held to pay respects to Shoup on Friday whose arrival in Dublin is estimated after 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. Shoup died Feb.
RODEO BIRTHDAY BASH

RODEO BIRTHDAY BASH

RODEO BIRTHDAY BASH

Horse-drawn carriages, the mounted Erath County Sheriff’s Posse and more paraded in downtown Dublin Saturday, Sept. 2 to kick off the 20th anniversary celebration for the Dublin Heritage Rodeo Museum.

Community Calendar

Thursday, August 31 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, Sept. 1 ■ Community-wide pep rally: 7:30 a.m. Dublin Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2 ■ Dublin Rodeo Heritage Celebration event (parade at 9:30 a.m.

Area Briefs

Quanah Parker Day set Sept. 9 The Comanche County Historical Museum announces the Celebration of Quanah Parker Day at the Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Native American Indian and Board Member, Lee White plans to present information and artifacts of Quanah Parker.