Rodeo pros take runway

The Tarleton Student Center ballrooms were filled with cowboy hats and haute couture as Lilly G Arena Productions hosted its annual Simply Dangerous fashion show and awards presentation.

Community Calendar

Saturday, Feb. 24 ■ Ribbon Cutting: 10 a.m. - Halo Beauty Salon (19623 S. U.S. Hwy. 377, Suite 2) ■ Simply Dangerous: 6 p.m.- Thompson Student Center Ballroom at Tarleton State University. Monday, Feb. 26 ■ Commissioners Court: 9 a.m. Stephenville courthouse ■ DISD school board meeting: 6 p.m.

Briefs

There will be a Bunco for St. Jude’s fundraising event Friday, Feb. 23. Entry is $25. At 6 p.m. there will be refreshments and the viewing of prizes. Games will start at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church in Deleon.

WorkMed offers employer, employee solutions

Texas Outpatient & Infusion Center, an affiliate of Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC), recently opened the newest part of its healthcare system, an Occupational Health clinic, called WorkMed.

Sales tax drops in December

Dublin sales tax collections were down in December 2023 at 7.5% lower compared to December 2022, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. For the month of December 2023, Dublin received $60,315.08, compared to $65,246.59 in December 2022.

POLICE LOG

Feb. 5 A reporting person came into the station to report the neighbor’s dog was severely malnourished. Call was referred to animal control. There was a report of a reckless driver that tried to cut off the reporting person and went onto the sidewalk in Deleon.

Garden Club learns about composting

The Dublin Garden Club held their regular monthly meeting at 3 p.m. Feb, 14, at the Trinity Anglican Church Fellowship Hall. Lonnie Jenschke, Erath County Extension Agent, was the guest speaker. Mr. Jenschke spoke about good practices for successful composting.

MIDDLE TRINITY

General Manager,Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (the “District”) is dedicated to the effective management and preservation of groundwater resources within Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, and Erath Counties.

TDA hosting quilt block competition

On Feb. 15, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the 2024 Quilt Block Competition. This year’s theme, “Texas Agriculture Matters,” celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the Lone Star State.

Why Enrolling in Medicare Part D is Important!

Toni: I was told to receive a shingles vaccination; I need to be enrolled in a Part D prescription drug plan for the vaccination to have a $0 copay or pay $200. I thought all vaccinations and immunizations are covered at no cost under Medicare Part B. Can you explain this Medicare rule?