Briefs

Valentine’s Banquet set for Feb. 18 Double N Cowboy Church will be hosting a Valentine’s Banquet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 for $25 a person with a chicken fried steak dinner, dancing, a live band, games, photos and prizes. Childcare is available for $5 per child, or $20 for 4 or more.

Sales tax up for December

Dublin sales tax collections were up substantially in December, at 10.04% higher compared to December 2021, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. For the month of December 2022, Dublin received $65,246.59 compared to $59,291.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Feb. 16 Story Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library Saturday, Feb. 18 Valentine’s Day Banquet: 6:30-9:30 Double N Cowboy Church Blood Drive for Josey: 10-3 p.m. First National Bank of Dublin Monday, Feb. 20 Presidents Day School board: 6 p.m.

Filing wraps up Friday

Filing for local election for both school board and city council ends this Friday for the May 6 general election. Those wanting to file must turn in applications by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

Police Log

Jan. 30 A reporting person requested a criminal trespass at his restaurant due to ongoing issues. A welfare check was requested in the 700 block of Grafton due to a dog being out in bad weather. An officer checked and the dog has shelter to get out of the weather.

W.K. Gordon Museum to host history happy hour

Area history buffs are invited to Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum at 6 p.m. Friday, March 31, to sample spirits from Sledge Distillery and learn about the history of Thurber, Texas. Tickets are $15 and your empty glass goes home with you. Tickets can be purchased through the W.K.

Turning Back the pages

100 years ago Feb. 16, 1923 The John Tarleton Agricultural College Girls’ Glee Club under the direction of Elmer M. Hints has began annual tour of the state. Miss Annie Claire Oliver of Stephenville accompanied the club as soloist and Mr. Garnett W.

Lenten fish fry set through March

The Stephenville Knights of Columbus begin their annual Lenten Fish Fry Friday, February 24 at Newman Hall. The weekly event will run from 5-7 p.m. Fridays thru March 31. The meal will consist of fish, coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, tea, and dessert. Prices this year are $15 on all orders.

Garden club learns rodeo history

The Dublin Garden Club held its regular February meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Perry Hall. Their guest speaker was Carolyn Harbin with the Dublin Rodeo Museum. Carolyn is very knowledgeable about Dublin’s rodeo history.

Shawna (Sieperda) DeBoer

Dublin graduate Shawna DeBoer finds inspiration in her family heritage. “My grandparents all came from Holland,” she said. “They lived in the Netherlands during World War II.” One of her grandfathers was part of the Dutch underground resistance to German occupation.