Briefs

Iris Society staging sale Saturday Mark your calendars for the Lone Star Iris Society annual iris and plant sale this Saturday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sold out at the True Vine Fellowship Church, 18040 U.S. Highway 281 in Hico. For best selection, shop early.

In the Neighborhood

De Leon Free Press On Monday, over 500 citizens were called for jury duty in anticipation of the capital murder trial of Brendan Jenkins, charged with the July 25, 2020 shooting deaths of Earl and Patti Stephens and his ex-girlfriend Ashlyn Smith. The shootings occurred on the St.

EDC approves budget, grants

Dublin Economic Development Corporation discussed a slew of agenda items including its annual budget and the approval of several home improvement grants. At the Tuesday, Aug. 23 meeting, the EDC approved the budget for fiscal year 2022-23 after holding a public hearing in which no one spoke.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago Sept. 1, 1922 A called meeting of the city council was held at the city hall last Monday morning and upon recommendation of Mayor J.S. Daley, the office of city recorder was created and Dr. W.B. Goodner was elected to that position.

Weather Watchin’

Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2022 Date Hi Low 8-23 86 70 8-24 89 68 8-25 93 67 8-26 94 71 8-27 98 74 8-28 97 75 8-29 98 71

CWJC fall classes to start

Fall classes for Transformation Pathway, Dublin’s Christian Women’s Job Corps branch, will begin Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m.

Annual dove festival this weekend

The 50th annual Dove Festival will be held in Hamilton this weekend and will include a rodeo and many other events. The rodeo will be at the Hamilton Fair Park both Friday and Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. Rodeo only admission is $10 for adults, $5 child and the same cost for the concert.

Couple celebrates 42 years of marriage

Ronnie and Glenys Mathis had a private celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to commermorate their 42nd Anniversary of being married in 1980. Congratulations!

Melissa Bradley Schniers

Melissa Bradley Schniers has been a counselor for nearly 20 years. “Seeing people get better and using techniques or things that they’ve learned in therapy, it makes me want to just keep doing it,” she said.

Friday Night Spirit