Farm Bureau meeting changed for safety

Due to current health concerns, the Erath County Farm Bureau announced that they will not be hosting their usual annual meeting and dinner this year. The ECFB will conduct a short business only meeting for the election of directors and delegates on Tuesday, Sept.

First United Methodist Church News

The church’s Community Table and Food Pantry recently received a couple sizable donations into these community programs. One was from the Stephenville Area Elks Lodge for $3500. The second was from the West District UMC for $1000. A big Thank You to both groups for your generous donations!

Briefs

CTFS hosting BBQ fundraiser Cross Timbers Family Services will host a BBQ fundraiser and open house on Thursday, Oct, 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago Sept. 24, 1920 Dublin Music Co. placed an ad announcing Brunswick Records where they asked customers to “Do as the music critics do. Compare records, judge then decide.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A main water line break cut off service to most of Hico late Wednesday night that had all city crew working into the night to fix.

Dublin Rotary Club

Dublin Rotary Club and First National Bank staff were on hand Friday night to help the Dublin Athletic Booster Club man the concession stand for the Lions homecoming game. All wore masks and shields to serve a large crowd.. Mac McKinnon | Citizen staff photo

SHERIFF’S REPORT

September 12 At 8:47 p.m. a two-vehicle accident at the corner of FM 219 North and Clinton Street needed two wreckers, no injuries. At 11:46 p.m. a large party in a pasture on FM 847 quickly dispersed before a deputy’s arrival to stop people from breaking bottles in the roadway.

POLICE LOG

September 7 Dublin PD was advised of a reckless driver on Highway 377 between Dublin and Proctor that was failing to maintain their lane and speed. A caller advised of a suspicious vehicle at the Dollar General.

EDC to consider grants, meeting change

The Dublin Economic Development Corp. board will meet in regular monthly session at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 in the EDC office, 104 S. Patrick.

Social Security Scam Alert

On March 27, 2020, Inspector General Gail Ennis of Social Security released a news release from the Social Security Administration warning about new Social Security Benefit Suspension Scams that America needs to be aware of.