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Jackie Swanner

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Dublin graduate Jackie Swanner has spent most of her life in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She’s always loved the mountain views and the cool summers. Now, back in Dublin after nearly three decades away, she’s remembering the beauty of a Texas sunset.

Marshall Sevcik

New vet returns to Dublin

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Marshall Sevcik may have only joined Dublin Vet Clinic as a veterinarian last month, but he’s a familiar face to long-time customers of the clinic. This is because he helped as a veterinary assistant from 2009 to 2013 while he was attending Tarleton.

COVID Update

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Erath County officials reported that the county had 340 active cases of COVID-19 in its Monday night report. (This was up from 276 active cases reported by county officials on the Monday before.) The county report also showed that hospitalizations had risen from 16 last week to 23.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Thursday •Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District meeting: 1 p.m. - 930 Wolfe Nursery Rd., Stephenville •Mobile Food Pantry: 5 p.m. - Dublin First Baptist Church Saturday •Day in the Country: 2 p.m. -Highland Baptist Church Monday •Happy Labor Day!

John Oats was the only player on the first football team who could kick the football over the school building. This is what the Dublin school looked like in 1898. The two story, ten room wood frame building burned in 1899 and a 3 story rock building replaced it in 1901. | Dublin Historical Museum photo

MUSUEM MATTERS

Ben Pate

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Dublin has had some exceptional football teams over the years. People will often remember football games from the past or special plays. The same thing went on with Walter Hamilton and Sammy Strong back in 1964 recalling Dublin’s first football team in 1898.

Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Highland Baptist hosting Day in the Country Join us this Saturday, September 4, at Highland Missionary Baptist Church for a Day in the Country beginning at 2 p.m.

In the Neighborhood

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Hico News Review Stray sheep were photographed wandering around Highway 220 on on the evening on Aug. 21 past the Dollar Tree and over to the Church of Christ parking lot. Numerous citizens grabbed pictures of the wandering flock before the owner was located.

CCHF dinner set Sept. 18

Mac Mckinnon

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

75 years ago August 30, 1946 The new Colborn Bowl Rodeo Arena, boasting a 10,000 seating capacity, was set to be unveiled during the annual pre-Madison’s Square Garden Championship Rodeo events starting Sept. 12. A committee was organized to get the town decorated for the rodeo.

Things Celtic in downtown Dublin, owned by Lanora Davidson, was named Best Specialty Retailer by Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine. | submitted photo

Things Celtic wins national competition

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

A tiny “very Irish” shop called Things Celtic, located in the heart of “The Irish Capital of Texas,” has been named Best Specialty Retailer by Gifts and Decorative Accessories magazine. The honor was a part of the magazine’s 2021 Retailer Excellence Awards program.