Communities provide support for fire departments

Dublin Volunteer firefighters along with Harbin and Lingleville were gifted with more than 500 cases of water and Gatorade through a water donation drive at Brookshire Brothers in Dublin. The store collected water and Gatorade drinks for area fire departments and distributed them Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Car, bike show Saturday

The 2nd annual Chrome for a Cause (Cars and Bikes Against Pediatric Cancer) in conjunction with the Rylan Strong Network is set to take place this Saturday in Dublin.

Rodeo Meet and Greet set for Grafton Market Aug. 19

Professional rodeo clown Jeff "Jackrabbit" Harris will be returning to Dublin on Saturday for a meet and greet in advance of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Musem 20th anniversary celebration. The meet and greet will be held at Grafton Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community Calendar

An event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities. Thursday, August 17 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library ■ First Day of School for Lingleville ISD Saturday, Aug. 19 ■ Dublin Market Days: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CWJC shows thanks with volunteer luncheon

Transformation Pathway (CWJC/CMJC) volunteers were thoroughly appreciated at a volunteer luncheon held Friday, Aug. 11 at The Station. Volunteers were greeted with hugs, thanks and a delicious pulled pork luncheon with a plethora of desserts.

Briefs

Market Days Aug. 19 The August Market is this Saturday We hope this Saturday finds you at the Dublin Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., in Wright Park. There will be a bunch of vendors—your faves and some new ones. There will be produce, jams, jellies, salsas, and more.

POLICE LOG

There was a report of three people in the dumpsters getting stuff out by the apartments on Mesquite/Park Street. An officer made scene, spoke with individuals and they work for a construction company throwing stuff away. There was a report of loud music on Grafton Street.

Pursuit ends in arrest

In the overnight hours of Monday, Aug. 14, Erath County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended at the intersection of Patrick and Clinton. According to Erath County Sheriff’s Deputy Captain Tye Box, at approximately 11:21 p.m.

Alleged horse thief arrested

An alleged horse thief has been arrested in Erath County after an investigation was recently completed by the Erath County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. According to information released by Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates, on Sunday, Aug.