A season of charitable giving

Members of the Goodfellows along with volunteers and Dublin High School students helped load up collected food items Thursday, Dec. 15 from the Dublin Elementary School. Students donated more than 800 food items to benefi t those in need to the food pantry at the First Methodist Church.

Police Log

A caller stated there was a man in an orange shirt and jeans walking around the residence in the 300 block of North Patrick. Officer made contact, he works for Atmos and was checking meters. A reporting person came to the station to report credit card fraud.

100 years ago

Dec. 22, 1922 Dear Santa, I am a little boy six years old, Please bring me a wagon, a drum and some fireworks, I want some candy, nuts and fruit too. Your Little Boy, Billie Bruce Warner Dear Santa, I am a little girl only seven years old and I go to school.

Thursday club learns about grist mill

The Dublin Woman’s Thursday Club met for their last gathering of 2022 on Dec. 8. Many thanks to Ben Pate for welcoming us to the Dublin Historical Museum for our meeting spot. President Fran Journey called the meeting to order with 12 members present and only one absent.

Museum to host special exhibit in Comanche

The Comanche County Museum wishes to extend an invitation to all who would like to display their own works of art: paintings, photos, etc. here inside the Museum. The Museum also has paintings which were donated years ago which we would love to display.

Jonathan Thiebaud

Jonathan Thiebaud has spent his career coaching, and now works as an athletic director and head football coach in Lockney, Texas. While the work requires long hours and emotional investment, Thiebaud wouldn’t change anything about his work.

Sales Tax figures up for October collections

Dublin sales tax collections were up substantially in October, at 14.30% higher compared to October 2021, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. For the month of October 2022, Dublin received $44,912.34 compared to $39,292.16 in October 2021.

Fire safety urged for holidays

Although the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, the season also brings increased potential fire dangers to the home and its inhabitants, said Texas A&M AgriLife experts. “Fires are among the most common home-related dangers to be aware of during the holidays,” said Joyce Cavanagh, Ph.D.

Spreading Christmas cheer

Students complete hand gestures along with Christmas carols at the Dublin Elementary School Christmas program Tuesday, Dec. 13 that was moved indoors due to severe weather in the area Adorable kids dress in Christmas outfi ts to sing Christmas carols at Dublin Elementary School’s Christmas program.

Sounds of the Season

Santa made a surprise appearance in the Dublin High School Gym Thursday night during a Christmas Concert featuring the High School Wind Ensemble, the Jr. High Symphonic Band and the 6th grade concert band. St.