Weldon announces retirement

After wearing a uniform for almost four decades, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kenny Weldon bids farewell this month as Commandant of the Texan Corps of Cadets and Dean of Tarleton State University’s Leadership and Military College.

DISD honors dedicated

Dublin ISD served up a special breakfast in appreciation of its teachers and staff on May 18 at Dublin Secondary School. After the food and fellowship, special recognitions were made including those below.

Webinar to address brush, weed threats

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar, “Top 10 Most-Threatening Brush and Weeds,” at noon on June 3. This is part of the ongoing Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series of webinars. Cow in a green pasture, with a herd behind her.

Crop Report

Texas peach and blackberry producers are reporting above-average fruit sets, good growing conditions and very few issues as they near harvests, and are expecting high demand, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Selden Homecoming canceled

The Selden Homecoming, which is normally on the last Sunday in June at the Selden Community Center, will not be held, again, this year (2021) due to the coronavirus. —submitted

The Bosque River

The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas made a field trip to visit the newly restored home of member Dr. Jana Burch (at left) in Bynum, TX. The home, which is the oldest in Hill County, was built in 1846 and was bought in 1852 by Dr. Burch’s ancestors, James and Isabella Wood.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago May 13, 1921 Dublin’s Dollar Day was a big success for both merchants and shoppers alike. Dollar Day gained instant popularity after the chamber of commerce worked with merchants to compile a list of special bargains for the day.