In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review The Hico Tigers opened their season with a 41-0 victory over the Moody Bearcats. A large crowd gathered Aug. 28 for a fundraiser for famed rodeo performer Bobby Kerr, who trains wild mustangs and is also known for providing horse drawn buggy rides through downtown Hico.

CCHF dinner set Sept. 18

Tickets are going fast for the annual Comanche County Healthcare Foundation fundraiser dinner on Sept. 18 that features a prime rib and shrimp dinner and lots of fun with a silent and live auction of unique items. The dinner will be catered by Littlejohn’s at Evans Sale Barn in Proctor.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago September 9, 1921 There were thirteen Erath county schools seeking teachers for the upcoming school year.

An estimated 100 people

An estimated 100 people attended A Day in the Country at Highland Baptist Church over the weekend. Lots of fun activities were held and in honor of the church’s 118th anniversary, everyone was invited to dress in clothing from any period in the church’s history. Laura Kestner | submitted photos

SHERIFF’S REPORT

August 29 At 2:57 p.m. a wrecker was called for a vehicle which left the roadway and struck a tree on Hwy 6 East near CR 304. August 30 At 8:20 a.m. there was a two-vehicle crash on CR 508, no injuries. August 31 At 7:04 a.m.

POLICE LOG

August 24 A reporting person on N. Patrick advised Dublin PD that someone kept intentionally untying their dog. Dublin PD was notified of someone riding a bike on W. Live Oak and drinking a beer. August 26 A reporting person on Highland Ave.

Dublin Jr. High News

We are already almost at the end of the 1st six weeks! This has been such a great start to the school year. We have already kicked off fall sports and they have represented Dublin well.

Festival starts Sept. 17

The upcoming Sept. 17, 18 and 19 Hispanic Heritage Festival promises area residents a broad array of fun activities while bringing a crowd of visitors to the downtown area to benefit local merchants.