Sales tax up for January

Dublin sales tax collections were up in January, 13.12% compared to January 2024, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of January, Dublin received $50,821.13, compared to $44,923.14 in January 2024.

Entertainment takes park by storm

Festival goers join in with the Texas Tornadoes doing the Cupid Shuffl e during the crowd participation portion of their event.Singer/ Songwriter Ashton Jones performed for crowds during the St. Patrick's Day Festival.

Harbin fundraiser March 22

The Harbin Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fry fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Harbin Fire Station on FM 847 in Stephenville. Meals are by donation only.

Briefs

Egg Stuffing Party this SaturdayOrganizers of the Dublin EGGStravaganza are asking for the public's help in an Egg Stuffing Party Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Station (located between DQ and First National Bank).All supplies will be provided along with breakfast and beverages.

Garden club to aid in kid's education planting class Thursday

The Dublin Garden Club hosted its regular meetings in February and March, and has been in the planning stages for a kid’s planting class set for Thursday, March 20.

Community Calendar

Dublin Spring Break: Friday, March 14-March 21 Thursday, March 20■ Tranquil Tales Toddler Time: 10-11 a.m. Dublin Public Library Mindfulness and Yoga Story Time for ages 2-5(206 W. Blackjack) FREE■ Planting Basics: 3-4 p.m.

Response Reports

The following first responder calls were made March 3 -March 9. Local first responders handled 91 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD March 3A vehicle search with consent was completed by Dublin PD and a warning was given.PD responded to a two-vehicle collision with air bag deployment on Mesquite.

RD launches grant program

Revitalize Dublin has kicked off a home improvement grant program aimed at helping home owners and the community by beautifying local properties.

Grand Jury indicts 14

The following people were indicted on felonies by the Erath County Grand Jury March 5.