Burn ban now in effect

A burn ban is now in effect for the next 90 days after it was put in place by the Erath County Commissioners Monday, Sept. 22.Erath County Fire Marshal Tommy Shelton told the commissioners Monday that the drought index was 605, or abnormally dry.

County lowers tax rate

Erath County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 22 to lower the tax rate effectively saving the average homeowner about $25 a year.The court set the tax rate at the no new revenue rate of $.3811 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2025, lower than the 2024 rate of $.

Homecoming this Friday

It’s the season of green and gold and the Lions are on the prowl during Homecoming Week.The week’s activities kicked off on Tuesday, Sept. 23 with dress up days.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 18■ Stem Day: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack St.) FREE■ Art of the Cowgirl Luncheon: noon Cross Timbers Legacy Center (830 S. Graham Stephenville)■ Dublin JH Football @ Bowie, 5 p.m■ Dublin JV Football Vs. Bowie, 5 p.m.■ Lingleville JH Football @. Zephyr, 6 p.m.

Area Briefs

Dublin Market Days canceled Saturday The monthly Dublin Market Days has been canceled for September due to construction equipment blocking parking at Wright Park.Market Days will hopefully return in October.

Tarleton to host family weekend

Tarleton State University will welcome students’ families to campus for the annual Family Weekend Sept. 19-20 with a full schedule of events and activities.The first of three Ring Ceremonies will kick off the Family Weekend festivities.

Welcome NextLink!

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for NextLink, an internet and phone provider. For more information on how to join the Dublin Chamber of Commerce call 254- 300-6263 or go online to www.dublintxchamber. com.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports The following first responder calls were made Sept. 8– Sept. 14. Local first responders handled 82 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 30 traffic stops.Dublin PD Sept. 8A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 700 block of West China.

CCHF auction, dinner Saturday, Sept. 20

The Comanche County Healthcare Foundation (CCHF) annual online charity auction is underway on Handbid. com.Many products and services are available for bidding, all donated by area community members and organizations.The online auction runs through Sept. 20, 2025.