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.

We will never forget

First responders participated in the county’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday, Sept. 11 outside the downtown courthouse. Members of the Stephenville Fire Department display a special fl ag fl own over One Police Plaza, the NYPD headquarters that was retired on Sept.

Hispanic Heritage this weekend

Hispanic heritage month continues in Dublin with the 5th annual Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Heritage Festival Friday night and Saturday at City Park.“We are really excited to be able to offer a 2-day event this year,” Chamber President Nancy Williams said. Admission to the festival is free.