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Prayers of support

Prayers of support

Prayers of support

Dublin and Hamilton football players and coaches join together in a prayer for Cross Plains at Friday night’s scrimmage in Hamilton. Cross Plains lost a student, Ryan Hopkins, 18, in a car accident Aug. 8 and another student was injured.

Chamber seeks new exec. director

Dublin Chamber of Commerce is seeking an executive director following the announcement that interim ED Amy McDonald was transitioning to another job.
A moment of ‘paws’

A moment of ‘paws’

A moment of ‘paws’

Families and students were welcomed back to school by mascot Shadrack, cheerleaders and teachers on the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 10.

New biz, events add to sales tax coffers

Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly this month, at 32.61%, in June, compared to June 2021, according to the July state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and submitted in July.

Gordon Center offers free entry to first responders

It’s a tough time to be a first responder in Texas. Extreme heat and wildfires present perilous challenges almost daily. Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas would like these brave folks to visit as honored guests.

Briefs

Children’s educational program with UNT Aug. 18 The Dublin Public Library will be hosting a children’s educational program in conjunction with the University of North Texas Health and Science Center at Fort Worth. The program “Microbes that Call you Home” will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

Community Calendar

an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities Storytime with Ditchwater Sal: 10 a.m. at Dublin Public Library Lingleville ISD school board meeting, 8 p.m. Barks and Books: 11 a.m. Dublin Public Library Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

In the Neighborhood

The Comanche Chief In a recent meeting, the Texas Historical Commission voted to award Texas Historic Court-house Preservation Program funding to Comanche County for the development of architectural plans and specifications for the Comanche County courthouse.