Turning Back the Pages

100 years Jan. 21, 1921 The accidental discharge of a fire arm killed the one year old child of a Dublin couple. The one year old was playing on the floor while the couple’s older child was playing with the gun, which was thought to be unloaded.

Museum hosting special events

The National Health & Public Safety History Museum invites the public to three special events set Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. Drones: The New First Responder Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Where Are They Now? Traci (Clayton) Quail

As an artist, mother, accountant, and disability rights activist, Traci (Clayton) Quail is living proof that you can change your path in life as many times as you need to — and come out stronger for it.

Erath County Judge

Erath County Judge Alfonso Campos and the Erath County Commissioner’s Court took time on Tuesday to recognize the service of Erath County Sheriff’s Office deputies Steven Flye, Skylar Chasteen and Cody Allen. The three officers assisted Judge Campos with an individual that became unruly.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

January 8 At 12:17 a.m. a black cow was found loose on FM 2303 and penned, awaiting owner. At 10:16 a.m. two calves were found out on FM 1702, awaiting owner. At 10:28 a.m. a missing black Heifer with an orange ear tag from FM 2303 was called in. At 11:45 a.m.

POLICE LOG

January 11 Dublin PD was advised of a reckless driver in the 800 block of E. Blackjack January 12 Reports were received of alarms going off at Brookshire Brother’s and Dublin Stop. January 13 Dublin PD was called to the high school to help with security purposes. A reporting person on W.

Hocheim donates to community

Elaine Fields Smith, Hocheim Prairie Insurance board member (center), recently presented donations of $200 to Dublin Goodfellows (represented by Michael Haley, left), $300 to Transformation Pathways/Dublin’s Christian Women’s Job Corps (represented by Pam McLerran, right) and $100 to the Dublin...

Exemptions, Renditions and Appraisal Review Board

The Erath County Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board (ARB) is seeking to fill one open position for the 2021-2022 ARB. This board hears property value protests that are filed when the taxpayer and the appraisal district can not agree to the value of property.

Online class to address Alzheimer’s nutrition

We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” Loosely translated, you should eat foods that are good for you in order to remain fit and healthy.

Dublin Elementary

Dublin Elementary announced their Little Lion Leaders this week.