SHERIFF’S REPORT

January 8 At 12:17 a.m. a black cow was found loose on FM 2303 and penned, awaiting owner. At 10:16 a.m. two calves were found out on FM 1702, awaiting owner. At 10:28 a.m. a missing black Heifer with an orange ear tag from FM 2303 was called in. At 11:45 a.m.

POLICE LOG

January 11 Dublin PD was advised of a reckless driver in the 800 block of E. Blackjack January 12 Reports were received of alarms going off at Brookshire Brother’s and Dublin Stop. January 13 Dublin PD was called to the high school to help with security purposes. A reporting person on W.

Hocheim donates to community

Elaine Fields Smith, Hocheim Prairie Insurance board member (center), recently presented donations of $200 to Dublin Goodfellows (represented by Michael Haley, left), $300 to Transformation Pathways/Dublin’s Christian Women’s Job Corps (represented by Pam McLerran, right) and $100 to the Dublin...

Exemptions, Renditions and Appraisal Review Board

The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board (ARB) is seeking to fill one open position for the 2021-2022 ARB. This board hears property value protests that are filed when the taxpayer and the appraisal district can not agree to the value of property.

Online class to address Alzheimer’s nutrition

We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” Loosely translated, you should eat foods that are good for you in order to remain fit and healthy.

Dublin Elementary

Dublin Elementary announced their Little Lion Leaders this week.

Applications open for Lone Star scholarships

Lone Star Ag Credit announced last week that it will be awarding six $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors in its service area in 2021. As a bonus, the 4-H club or FFA program of each winner will also receive $500. The application has been posted at https://bit.ly/3pZhnBq.

Erath FB awarding scholarships

Erath County Farm Bureau announced last week that it will award four scholarships to graduating high school seniors for 2021. A top award in the amount of $2000 and three awards in the amount of $1000 dollars to graduating seniors in any Erath County high schools.

Briefs

Mobile testing site returns Today The free mobile testing site is returning Thursday (Jan. 21) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church (950 Glen Rose Highway in Stephenville).