Community Calendar

Wednesday •Free Splash Day at the Pool - noon to 5 p.m. - Courtesy Dairy Queen • Storytime with Ditchwater Sal, 10 a.m. Dublin Library •Barks and Books Special Abilities, 1:30 p.m. Dublin Library •Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m.

Greens Creek Hosting VBS

Greens Creek Baptist Church is hosting Spark Studios, a Vacation Bible School where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened. The VBS will be held Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 from 8:45 a.m. to noon.

Purves Baptist to host rummage sale

Purves Baptist will host a rummage sale Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p..m. each day. All proceeds will be going towards repairs to the church building. There will also be hotdogs and refreshments at the event.

Community Table in-person again

The Community Table at Dublin First United 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.

MUSEUM MATTERS

One of the early service stations of Dublin was called Camp Dublin. Its opening was announced in the May 2, 1924 Dublin Progress. It was located at the corner of North Patrick and Clinton Streets. Dublin Dairy Queen is located there now. William Mayfield was the manager when the station opened.

Turning Back the Pages

75 Years Ago July 25, 1947 Earl E. Smith of Ranger was announced as the minister leading the revival at Grafton Street Church of Christ starting July 27.

In the Neighborhood

The Hico News Review Hico Police Chief Ronnie Ashmore is resigning next month and leaving his career in law enforcement. Ashmore has serves as Chief for over six years and brought an era of stability to the post in that time.

Where Are They Now?

Garry Couch has gone out of his way to experience new things in life. He’s managed factory workers in Dublin, tried his hand at management in the Metroplex, traveled the state with an oilfield parts company, owned a game ranch in the hill country, and made countless friends along the way.

Local rider breaks record at Calgary

Local cowgirl Kassie Mowry received international attention when she and her horse Emmet (aka Famous Ladies Man) claimed the 2022 Calgary Stampede Rodeo Championships on Sunday and set the record in barrel racing for the Canadian arena. She claimed the record after stopping the clock at 16.

Business, health summit July 27

The business community is invited to the Erath County Business and Health Summit on Wednesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Zoom session is free, but registration is requested.