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FBC offers VBS July 10-12 First Baptist Church of Dublin will be hosting a ‘Stellar’ Vacation Bible School from July 10-12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Family night will be Wednesday, July 12. The VBS is open to ages 4 through completed 6th grade. The church is located at 220 E.
Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates (right) and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office honored Doris McFarlin (center) on Friday, June 30. McFarlin, who is retiring, was recognized for 42 years in law enforcement, serving in the jail and dispatch divisions. | submitted photo

Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates (right) and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office honored Doris McFarlin (center) on Friday, June 30. McFarlin, who is retiring, was recognized for 42 years in law enforcement, serving in the jail and dispatch divisions. | submitted photo

Decades of dedication

Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates (right) and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office honored Doris McFarlin (center) on Friday, June 30. McFarlin, who is retiring, was recognized for 42 years in law enforcement, serving in the jail and dispatch divisions.

Police Log

June 19  An officer helped return a 15-year-old runaway back home. June 20 A reporting person advised there were dogs attacking sheep. The caller believed it was the neighbor’s dogs.
Lazaro, Zaylee and Dionicia Azua

Lazaro, Zaylee and Dionicia Azua

Where Are They Now?

When Dionicia Perez Azua has a goal, she will accomplish it. Over the course of her career, Azua went from working for St Gobain to pay her way through cosmetology school to serving as the chief clerk for the Erath County Justice of the Peace, and she is proud of her journey.
Greens Creek hosts open house

Greens Creek hosts open house

Greens Creek hosts open house

Re-Max Lone Star realtor Joe Grimshaw points out the planned phases of Greens Creek, a Texas Lifestyle community, to a group of visitors during an open house Saturday morning at the office at 12550 S Hwy US377.

Gordon Center gives free entry to Veterans

The W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center is giving free admission through Labor Day, Sept. 4, to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families as part of the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative.

Summer Reading Club to end July 22

Those participating in the Dublin Public Library’s Summer Reading Club only have a few more weeks to put on their speedy reading hats before reading logs must be turned in. All reading logs must be turned in by 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22.
Elizabeth Kahura, an educator, storyteller and musician, shared music in her folk tales from Africa program at the Dublin Public Library Thursday, June 29. Submitted photo

Elizabeth Kahura, an educator, storyteller and musician, shared music in her folk tales from Africa program at the Dublin Public Library Thursday, June 29. Submitted photo

Experiencing Africa

Elizabeth Kahura, an educator, storyteller and musician, shared music in her folk tales from Africa program at the Dublin Public Library Thursday, June 29. Participants in the Folktales from Africa program get to try out African instruments for themselves in the annual program.

Atmos launches weatherization program

Atmos Energy has sent out a notice that qualified customers in North, Central, and East Texas can apply for up to $4,000 in home upgrades at no cost. These upgrades can help customers keep cool as summer temperatures climb, stay warm in the winter and save money on utility bills.

Donations needed for back-to-school fair

It has been said it takes a village, and to get students prepared for the upcoming school year, Dublin citizens are being asked to help at this year’s annual Back-to-School Fair. The Dublin Public Library will be hosting its Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.