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Tedra, Trenton, Trip, Tegan and Tommy Zmeskal

Tedra, Trenton, Trip, Tegan and Tommy Zmeskal

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The COVID19 pandemic has upended the lives of many. For Dublin graduate Tommy Zmeskal, pandemic layoffs meant that he lost his job as a machinist at FMC. But this misfortune led to an unexpected positive outcome: He finally found the motivation to follow his longtime dream of becoming a coach.

Entrepreneurs of Erath returns

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Erath County entrepreneurs have the opportunity to net some extra cash, prizes and expert guidance when Tarleton State University’s College of Business kicks off its biannual business plan competition. Deadline to enter is Feb. 13.
This Santa Fe F7 locomotive had 4 “B” units behind it and plenty of freight cars on a fast run to Fort Worth. This type of locomotive was seen in Dublin on a daily basis in the 1950s and 1960s. The photo was taken around 1968. Ben Pate | Dublin Historical Museum photo

This Santa Fe F7 locomotive had 4 “B” units behind it and plenty of freight cars on a fast run to Fort Worth. This type of locomotive was seen in Dublin on a daily basis in the 1950s and 1960s. The photo was taken around 1968. Ben Pate | Dublin Historical Museum photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Steam engines were the main locomotive power used when railroads were first becoming important in the 1800s. Steam continued to be used through World War II. But after the war, diesels power began to be used more often by the major railroads.

EDC OKs three grants

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The Dublin Economic Development board met in regular session on January 25th, 2022. One commercial grant and two home improvement grants were unanimously approved by the Board. The Ben Hogan museum received a Commercial Improvement Grant of $4,121.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Lions Club raffling fire pit Dublin Lions Club is raffling off a fire pit-grill to raise money for a Dublin High School band scholarship. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March. The grill can be seen at Bradberry’s Best.
Carolyn Cotton, direct descendant of Elizabeth and David Crockett, standing at Acton Cemetery in front of the statue of Elizabeth Crockett. | submitted photo

Carolyn Cotton, direct descendant of Elizabeth and David Crockett, standing at Acton Cemetery in front of the statue of Elizabeth Crockett. | submitted photo

Children of the Republic of Texas

Judith D’amico
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Judith D’Amico Special to the Citizen The Bosque River Chapter of Children of the Republic of Texas met in Glen Rose on January 29, 2022 for a meeting conducted by vice president Lily Stover.

Early voting starts Feb. 14

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Early voting starts Monday, Feb. 14 in the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections, offering those in the Republican primary a chance to decide on local elections, state elections and propositions while those voting in the Democratic primary have several state races in which to decide.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
100 years ago Feb. 3, 2022 A citizen of the Palm-Rose District sent the Dublin Progress a photo of the “handsome new school building” erected in the community. The build reportedly cost $4,200.
Million Word Club

Million Word Club

Million Word Club

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Dublin Intermediate announced Mikayla Taff as the newest member of the Million Word Club. Mikayla is a sixth grader that has read 1,168,519 with a 94% passing rate. Nancy Muro | submitted photo

In the Neighborhood

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Comanche Chief A new 24/7 laundromat is now open in Comanche at 707 E. Central. A candidate forum, moderated by the Comanche County Law Enforcement Association, will be held at the Comanche Community Center on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.