State awarded funds for crisis counseling

On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will receive more than $20 million in additional federal funding for disaster crisis counseling services for Texans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turning Back the Pages

75 Years Ago Oct. 19, 1945 A bronze star was awarded to Dublin serviceman Earl H. Richey, seaman, first class. He received the bronze star because of his efforts on the USS Randolph when it was attacked by a Japanese suicide plane on March 11, 1945. 50 Years Ago Oct.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review Hico Police Chief Ronnie Ashmore has published a fictional novel called “Family Secrets”. The novel is about a small town police force investigating the death of a young man and how the death and investigation affects the town.

Juan Galvan

Juan Galvan saw a Marine in the flesh for the first time when he was a freshman in high school. When Galvan asked one of his teachers who the man in uniform was and what he did, she replied, “I don’t know everything they do, but I know it is hard to become a Marine.

Upper GC Cemetery hosts work day

Saturday, October 3rd was one of the first cool autumn mornings that I had been out and about. And it was so refreshing. ECGS member and my dear DRT friend, Barbara Dalton Jones invited me to join her in attending the biannual Upper Greens Creek Cemetery Association meeting.

Medicare enrollment prime time for fraud

It’s that time of year again. Open enrollment for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans starts October 15 and runs through December 7. It is so important that you review your Medicare Part D plans and your Medicare Advantage plans (if you have one) every year.

POLICE LOG

October 5 Caller reported that it looked as if someone tried to get into their neighbors house. Reporting person went to mow the property and noticed the backdoor looked like it had been broken into in the 200 block of Trowbridge.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

October 2 A reporting person informed ECSO of pot belly pigs running loose on CR185. ECSO was advised of five brown cows running loose on FM1188. A caller reported a female was assaulted in the 2000 block of W. Washington.

Fly-in returns to airport

A crowd of avid aviation enthusiasts joined at the Dublin Municipal Airport 9f0 on Saturday for the annual lightsport fly-in. Spectators and pilots were able to talk about the hobby as they enjoyed coffee and donuts in the morning and Swigs BBQ in the afternoon.

Early voting now underway for elections

Early voting in the Nov. 3 general is now underway bringing several local, state and federal races for Dublin and Lingleville voters to decide upon. Early voting has been moved to Patrick Street Church of Christ (630 N.