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Dublin and Area Holiday happenings

Dublin Band holiday concerts Dec. 15 Dublin ISD will host its band Christmas Concerts at the Dublin High School Gymnasium at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. The free concert will feature the high school wind ensemble, junior high symphonic band and 6th grade concert band. Faces of Christmas set Dec.

Community Calendar

an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities DISD holiday band concerts: 6 p.m. Dublin High School Gymnasium Friday, Dec.

First Methodist hosting service

The First Methodist Church of Dublin will be hosting a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. There will be a reception following the service. Everyone is invited to attend, organizers said. The church is located at 630 Highland Avenue.

Kids learn history of Somervell cemetery

The Bosque River Chapter of the Children of the Republic of Texas met on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Squaw Creek Cemetery in Somervell County.

Turning back page

Dec. 15, 1922 Dear Santa Claus, Will you please bring me a rocking chair and a sleeping doll and some apples and a cinderella book. I also want a pan to cook in. I have been trying to be a good girl. Thank you Santa.

Police Log

A reckless driver was reported on 377 South driving in the wrong lane. An officer made contact with vehicle after it ran a stop sign and a citation was issued to the driver. A reporting party stopped in the station to speak with an officer about a civil matter.

DAR remembers Vietnam Vets

At its Nov. 15 meeting the Teha Lanna Chapter of NSDAR recognized and remembered the service of Vietnam Veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The guest speaker was Jim Walton who reported to Vietnam April 25, 1966. Mr. Walton shared his retrospective of the war based on his personal experiences.

Graduate’s Estate Gift adds $1.2M to scholarship

A gift from the estate of Tarleton State University graduate and benefactor Russell Moore has added more than $1.2 million to an endowed scholarship in the College of Business. “We are extremely grateful for generous friends and alumni like Russell Moore,” said Tarleton President James Hurley.

Gordan center to host tree extravaganza

Back for a second holiday season, the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center’s free Community Christmas Tree Extravaganza will be on display through Dec. 23. Visitors will see trees decorated by local businesses and may vote on their favorites.