Review: Irish pub offers taste of two homes

Have you ever immediately felt at home when walking in a place?That is what Shenanigan’s –Irish Pub at Cacamame brought to the table for me.Upon entering the eatery warmth greets patrons from walls featuring brown and green, to dark furniture and comforting bar chairs.

Dublin FCCLA

Dublin FCCLA was presented with a $500 check Aug. 20 by Carter Blood Care in appreciation for blood drives the group hosted at the school during the 2024-25 school year.

KOA serves games, grub

Stephenville/Dublin KOA embraced misty conditions over the Labor Day weekend offering a Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 30. The event included a wide range of games, bounce houses, pedal cars and food prepared by Feed My Sheep with Calvary Fellowship Church.

DISD approves tax rate, budget

A balanced budget was recently passed for the Dublin Independent School District after a ton of work by financial staff.At the Monday, Aug. 25 Dublin ISD school board meeting, the district’s 2025-26 tax rate is $0.8585 per $100 valuation with $.7552 for Maintenance and Operations and $.

Chamber seeks vendors for Hispanic Heritage

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is quickly approaching and the 2-day event is now seeking vendors.“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.

Hispanic Fall festival set for St. Mary’s

This September brings not just one chance to have fun and honor our local Hispanic culture but two!The Knights of Columbus will be hosting the first event, the Hispanic Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the lot by St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Hwy 377.

Community Calendar

Saturday, Aug. 30Library Closed for Labor DayFamily Fun Day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stephenville/ Dublin KOA ($5 per person, free to guests in the park) (1205 N. FM 219)Monday, Sept. 1Happy Labor Day! Newspaper, city, bank, post office, county offices closedTuesday, Sept. 2Open mic Tuesday: 7 p.m.