County purchases land for new 911 tower

The county has agreed to purchase an acre of land for a new 911 tower being built by North Central Texas Emergency Communications District.Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee explained that the tower was to aid with the new digital radio system the county is moving towards for first responders.

Museum Matters

The Jake Hamon Railroad had always run steam locomotives on the line all the way back to the first passenger train that arrived in Dublin in 1920. The big change to diesel motive power happened in September of 1953 when the shiny and new diesel pulled into the Dublin station.

Advocates urge to Stop the Silence

A variety of individuals, community groups and advocates gathered for the Stop the Silence rally organized by Cross Timbers Family Services Tuesday, April 16. The rally is held each year in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, being held April 21-27.

Rodeo teen heads to state finals

At the start of the season, I wasn’t sure we would make it,” said Alexa Aviles, a Dublin native and Lingleville freshman who will be riding, her horse, Midnight, in the pole bending event at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals June 6-15 in Abilene.

Free Voters Guide available

Early voting in the May 4 local elections starts Monday, April 22 with Dublin voters deciding in contested races for mayor and two City Council seats.

Grand Jury indicts nine

The following individuals were indicted by the Erath County Grand Jury April 5.