Lucky Meetings

Leslie Swindle shared this collage of her daughter, Maddelynn Swindle, meeting with a resident Leprechaun of Dublin. Saturday marked the fourth time that Leslie and Maddelynn have attended the Dublin St.

Chamber seeking award nominees

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has moved its annual awards banquet for a picnic in April and it is asking the community to get involved. Nominees are being sought for its annual awards and people are encouraged to email info@dublintxchamber.

Ragin’ Cajun returns March 27

Mark your calendars for the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s (CTFAC) signature fundraising event, the Annual Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil and Silent Auction, happening Saturday, March 27 from 6 – 9 p.m. at City Hall/City Limits in Stephenville.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years March 18, 1921 The Smith Company (located next to the post office) advertised a Big Bankrupt Sale for their entire stock of men’s goods starting on March 18th at 9 am. Clothing, shoes, hats, coats and many other items were featured in a full page advertisement.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review Featured on the front page were photos of a massive funeral procession for James “Possum” Murphy who passed away on March 4. Murphy was a lifelong resident who was well liked in the community and owner of Murphy’s Wrecker Service.

Helipad to be closed

The helicopter landing pad at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville will be closed from March 22 to April 8 (tentative) due to construction on North Graham Street (Texas State Highway 108).

Where Are They Now? Leslie Mathis

Throughout his life, Leslie Mathis has gravitated toward jobs that place him in the role of protector — from protecting his community as a policeman, to protecting the country in the military and national guard, to his current job protecting the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant as a security...

Knights Fish Fry continues Friday

The Stephenville Knights of Columbus continue their annual Lenten Fish Fry this Friday at Newman Hall. Due to the pandemic, this year’s event will be only TO GO orders. Cars should enter off Washington Street on the East side of St.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

March 5 At 2:16 p.m. a man on a bicycle was hit and killed by a vehicle on FM 219 North near CR 373. March 6 At 2:51 a.m. five dead wild pigs were illegally dumped on FM 219 North. At 1:07 p.m. a skid steer caught on fire along with grass on FM 2481. At 2:47 p.m.

Benefit set for family affected by house fire

A BBQ benefit and auction is set Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Broken Bronc Cowboy Church to benefit the Auvenshine family, who is starting over after a house fire resulted in a total loss of home and possessions.