Briefs

CTFAC hosting Opera House exhibit The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council is hosting a exhibit on the Crown Opera House from now until Jan. 31. The gallery is open at 148 W. College Street in Stephenville.   Genealogical Society meeting Jan.

Community Calendar

an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities _ Crow Opera House exhibit reception: 5 - 7 p.m. Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council (148 W. College Street) Saturday, Jan. 21 _ Erath County Genealogical Society: 2 p.m. Dublin Public Library Monday, Jan. 23 _ Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m.

Dublin dentist’s service honored with plaque (the good kind)

A new plaque has been installed by the door of Dr. Thomas Carroll’s dentist office, recognizing a pillar of the Dublin community whose practice was there 70 years. “Dr. [Harlan] Raley enjoyed serving several generations of his patents at this very location for 70 years,” the plaque reads.

W.K. Gordon Museum to host history happy hour

Area history buffs are invited to Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum at 6 p.m. Friday, March 31, to sample spirits from Sledge Distillery and learn about the history of Thurber, Texas. Tickets are $15 and your empty glass goes home with you. Tickets can be purchased through the W.K.

POLICE LOG

Jan. 3 There was a welfare request regarding a child who had been sent to Cook’s Childrens hospital. Child had RSV, was prescribed medicine and was OK. Two large dogs were running at large at Trowbridge/S. Park. An officer tried to make contact with the owner but they were not home at the time.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago Jan. 19, 1923 The Dublin High basketball team has brought home two victories since the last issue.

Dublin Garden Club

The Dublin Garden Club held the regular January meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11. Guest speaker was Erin Broumley, landscape designer. Erin has many years experience starting at age 16 at Wolfe Nursery in Stephenville.

Public input sought for Lake Proctor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking public input for an update to the master plan and shoreline plan for Proctor Lake. A public meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Comanche County Courthouse in the Comanche County Courtroom, located at 101 W. Central Ave.

Annual Love Run 5K, Mile fun run on tap

CWJC/ Transformation Pathway is hosting the Love Run 2023 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run- bring the family for fun for all ages and fitness levels! The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 starting at the Dublin Public Library.

Ida Davis

During Dublin graduate Ida Davis’ 25-year career with Sears, she worked her way up to human resources center manager. “I worked with some really nice people,” she said. “When I retired, I never missed the regimen of getting up and going to work, but I miss the people.