Briefs

The Community Table at Dublin First Methodist Church is now serving meals in the fellowship hall as well as performing deliveries. The meals are free to the community the last Wednesday of every month, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Police log

June 5 A caller stated there was an older female with a plastic bag in the middle of the 800 block of North Patrick who refused to get out of the road. Officer responded she was no longer there and could not be located. A person called about her mother being missing since that morning.

Turning Back the Pages

June 1, 1923 F.F. Christie, local baseball magnate, reports the organization of a class D. league to be composed of the following towns: Dublin, De Leon, Gorman and Desdemona. The local fans have rallied around Mr.

Where Are They Now?

When he was in high school, Alan Alford enjoyed going to school to spend time with his friends but he didn’t like the schoolwork. From a young age, Alford already knew what he was passionate about. “Ever since I was a little kid I was obsessed with mechanical things and cars,” he said.

Fundraiser on tap for Cisco man

A delicious fundraiser is on tap Sunday, June 25 in Eastland for Robert “Dion” Fink of Cisco. Fink is preparing to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant and is raising funds to assist with the procedure.

July 4, firework sales approaching

As July 4 approaches, several area events are on tap for Erath County citizens to enjoy Independence Day this year. In Stephenville, there will be the annual Fourth of July Celebration with a parade, concert and fireworks set for Tuesday, July 4.

Class of 1963 hosts reunion

The 1963 Senior Class celebrated their 60 year reunion Saturday, June 10 at the Greens Creek Baptist Church annex with a total of 22 members and their spouses.

Wreck in Eastland kills Dublin man

Antonio Andrade Corral, 50, of Dublin was killed in a car accident Friday, June 16 two miles west of Desdemona. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the wreck occurred at 12:20 a.m. on Farm-to-Market 2214, milepost at County Road 431 in a 70 mph zone.

Read with DPD

Kids enjoy story time with officers from the Dublin Police Department Thursday, June 15. Detective Nanci Wilson reads a story about police officers to kids at the Dublin Public Library while Police Chief Cameron Ray and Sergeant Khris Jennings look on.

Authors’ Showcase boasts local successes

Authors from far and wide came to participate in the Dublin Public Library’s 2nd annual Local Author Showcase on Saturday, June 17 in conjunction with the Dublin Market Days in Wright Park.