COVID Update

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported that Erath County had an estimated 81 active cases of COVID-19 when it released its weekly update Monday. DSHS also reported that the county has had 2,976 confirmed cases and 1,438 probable cases since the pandemic started in March 2020.

DeLeon Peach & Melon Returns

The DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival returns promising a full schedule of fun. This year’s entries include: Wednesday, August 4th 11:00 a.m. ■ Judging of 4-H Cake Entries – Festival Stage 12:00 p.m. ■ Judging of Peach Desserts – Festival Stage 1:00 p.m.

A History of the P&M Festival

DeLeon’s Peach & Melon Festival was taken from materials gleaned from the DeLeon Free Press and from an article in DeLeon’s Monitor, believed to have been written by Phil Tate, that were eventually compiled by Jerry Morgan. However, the article has been shortened and revised for space purposes.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

July 24 At 1:03 a.m. a man called 911 after running into a ditch and hitting a fence on Hwy 6 East. He was arrested for DWI. At 4:43 p.m. a cow has been penned for 3 or 4 days on CR 213, awaiting owner. At 7:56 p.m.

A special end of Summer Reading event

A special end of Summer Reading event was held Saturday morning with Dublin Lions Club members (above) serving up free hot dogs and Dairy Queen providing free ice cream with Curly Top even in attendance. Sara Gann | Citizen staff photo

Staff members of Erath County’s STAR Council

Staff members of Erath County’s STAR Council led local kids in arts and crafts projects at Foster’s Home for Children last week as they held the rescheduled Bosque Safari Camp.

DISD offers free, reduced price meals for ‘21-’22

Dublin ISD announced recently that this school year (2021-2022), healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Fans TEE up for Dublin PRIDE

Dublin Lions parents, staff and fans took to PAR Country Club Saturday to golf “fore” a cause in the 8th annual Dublin Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament benefitting Dublin High School Athletics. Teams in the four-person scramble enjoyed a full 18 holes of golf as well as breakfast and lunch.

DABC Tournament Winners

First Place Winners Brandon Ralston, Jimmy Ralston, Kip Curry Jr, Dana Drake Second Place Winners Ronny Luedke, Tommy Zmeskal, Mark Taylor, John McNaughton Third Place Winners Brennan Harris, Will Bryant, Jake Gleason, Westin Wilhelm Last Place - Take the “Plunge” Todd Webster, Nicole, Trey...