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.

2021 St. Patrick’s Entertainment

Dublin Dancin’ Line Miss Dublin Meet & Greet hosted by MC/performer Keegan McInroe Tell Runyan Sweet Memories Barbershop Group Robin Anderson and Christina Anderson The Corner Lot and Wright Park hosted a bevy of live entertainment Saturday with the pictured groups and events.

Dubliners lift at Regionals

Dublin High School sent several Powerlifting boys to regional competition on Tuesday, March 9 at Kennedale.