COVID Update

Erath County officials reported 74 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Monday night (Dec. 21). Twenty-eight of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, one was from Dublin and 45 were rural residents of the county.

Dublin Buying Pool seeks support

With the 2021 Erath County Junior Livestock Show fast approaching, letters were recently sent out asking for contributions to the Dublin junior livestock buying pool.

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago Dec. 24, 1920 A small article called “Fire Warning” was placed in the Dublin Progress warning readers that around the holiday’s fires are more prevalent due to fireworks, home décor, general celebrations and Christmas trees.

Unclaimed property could feed thousands

The Comptroller’s office is working with food banks throughout the state to check the agency’s unclaimed property website for funds that could help fill their pantries during this holiday season.

Where Are They Now? Jason Keilers

From serving overseas with the Army to being a paint-by-numbers cake decorator to working his favorite shift — the night shift — as a coach at Walmart, Dublin graduate Jason Keilers has had a colorful career. Now, he’s living in Idaho, enjoying a steady job and the freedom to relax on his off time.

DPS increasing patrols for holidays

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by practicing safe driving habits and obeying all traffic laws.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

December 12 At 10:33 a.m. a call was made to report that trash was being dumped illegally on CR 359 every day. At 10:42 a.m. two red 4-month-old heifers are being penned on CR 249, awaiting owner. December 13 At 11:17 p.m. a structure was seen on fire on FM 8 West, unknown if anyone was inside.

POLICE LOG

December 14 Caller reported a stray dog running around the neighborhood on the 1000 block of Thomas. December 15 An officer was requested at the Thrift store, the caller believed that items were missing from the store front on the 100 block of Patrick.

Erath County

Erath County officers received gift cards as they entered Wal-Mart Monday to take an Erath County child on a special Christmas shopping trip during the first annual Shop with a Cop. | submitted photo

Tarleton partners with Dublin on admission, scholarships

Beginning with the 2021-22 school year, Tarleton State University will provide annual scholarships and guarantee admission to Dublin High School seniors who graduate in the top 25 percent of their class.