There was a report of gun shots in the area by City Park in the 200 block of Highland. An officer in the area heard a gun fire off in the distance and went to CR 340 where there were several fields outside the city limits where dove were flying. It was determined someone was dove hunting and the echo from the shots were being heard in town.

A young driver was killed in a single vehicle accident over the weekend. Tyson James Wofford, 19, of De Leon was killed in the crash on State Highway 16, 5.4 miles northeast of Comanche around 4:30 a.m.

Sandra Hammons, the niece of World War II veteran Noel Shoup, recently presented the Dublin Historical Museum with the veteran’s 1936 Dublin High School Class Ring. The ring was recovered with Shoup’s remains in France after more than 79 years. Historian Ben Pate accepted the ring on behalf of the museum.

Comanche will be hosting its 42nd annual Pow Wow this weekend in Comanche City Park, Sept. 23-24.

Vendors sit under canopies Saturday, Sept. 16 at Dublin Market Days while much needed rain falls outside. Though the market had sparse customers everyone was happy for the rain.

The recent devastation of many parts of southeastern Texas by Hurricane Harvey has been a stark reminder of the need for Texans to be aware of and prepare for emergencies and disasters, said Dr. Andy Vestal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service emergency management specialist, College Station.

Although prices remain steady, consumers should pay extra attention to early pecan harvest production, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Drought may affect pecan production this year, but prices should remain steady.

Even though Halloween is still weeks away, Erath organizers of Operation Christmas Child are encouraging people to be mindful of the giving season to ensure a happy day for children in need around the world.

Tarleton State University has scored all-time-high enrollment yet again. Based on 12th class day numbers, the university begins fall 2023 up 8.6% from a year ago, serving 16,230 students and outpacing many institutions nationwide.