In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A Family Dollar and Dollar Tree are expected to open within the next few weeks. The stores are located on Hwy 220 and the construction company is also building an identical store in Clifton at the same time.

Richard Couch

Throughout his life, Richard Couch struggled with a fear of public speaking. Now an assistant pastor, he’s overcome his fear for the job he feels called to do. Couch married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Scantling, in 1970, when he was a junior in high school.

Dublin Library’s Tails & Tales continues

The Dublin Public Library Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program is underway. Readers can pick up a log at the library and record the books they are reading. Logs can be turned in between July 1 and July 31 by 2 p.m. for free books and a chance to win prizes.

Investigation closed on fire

Erath County Fire Marshal Tommy Shelton concluded his investigation last week into the fire at Dublin’s Dollar General and determine that there was no “incendiary cause.” This indicates that the fire was accidental.

THANK YOU

There are times that you struggle to find the words that convey how you feel about someone, what they mean to you. Today as we reflect, is one of those days. Our hearts are broken at the passing of our sweet mother, Jan Jones. She was our treasure on this earth.

Huckabay Ag Complex Underway

Huckabay community members were joined by The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce as they celebrated the new Huckabay FFA Agricultural Complex with a Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 13.

Things Celtic honored

Dublin’s Things Celtic has been selected as one of three national finalists in the Specialty Retailer category of the 2021 Retailer Excellence Awards. The distinction came after Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine short-listed 21 retailers (three each in seven categories) for the top honors.

FEMA providing funeral assistance

FEMA has announced this it providing financial assistance for funerals to families who have lost a member to COVID-19. To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: ■ The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

June 18 At 4:21 p.m. a pickup pulling a horse trailer flipped over on Hwy 377 South requiring two wreckers. At 9:15 p.m. a tractor and baler were fully involved when fire trucks arrived on CR 355. June 19 At 12:35 p.m. a bulldozer caught on fire on CR 507. June 20 At 10:42 a.m.

POLICE LOG

June 22 Reporting person called when someone rang his doorbell and when he opened the door no one was there. The call came from the 600 block of Hawk. June 23 A report was made for a semi truck hauling pipe that was passing in a no passing zone and running people off the road on Hwy 6.