EDC appoints new board member, seeks council approval

A new Dublin Economic Development Corporation board member was recently selected after a series of interviews at a special called meeting Sept. 16.Karen Wright was selected as the new board meeting though she must still be confirmed through city council.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 2■ Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District meeting: 1 p.m. - 930 Wolfe Nursery, Stephenville■ Free Flu clinic: 3-6 p.m. First Baptist Church (220 E. Live Oak) Friday, Oct. 3■ Tranquil Tales with Annie: 10 a.m.

Area Briefs

Dublin Mobile Pantry, free Flu clinic Thursday Dublin Mobile Pantry will be at the First Baptist Church Parking Lot from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. They are there the first Thursday of each month.There will also be a free drive-thru flu clinic from 3-6 p.m.

Area Briefs

Revitalize Dublin hosts fence rebuilding project Saturday, Oct. 4 A fence rebuilding project for Mrs. Lutrell, a local widow who needs assistance will be happening Saturday, Oct. 4 starting at 8 a.m. at 421 S. Norton Street.

Dublin Elementary, Intermediate PTO to host Fall Festival Oct. 3

Dublin Elementary School will be hosting its annual Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at Dublin Memorial Stadium across from the elementary school.There will be more than 30 games and activities, jump houses and a mechanical bull, food trucks and vendors and photo opportunities.

Response Reports

The following first responder calls were made Sept. 22– Sept. 28. Local first responders handled 83 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 29 traffic stops.Dublin PD Sept.

RD project this weekend

Revitalize Dublin is inviting community members to join us for a special service project at 421 South Norton St., Dublin, to support a recent widow in our community.Together, we’ll be replacing her privacy fence to help restore both security and peace of mind at her home.

Eric Caldera

When Eric Caldera was young, he was fascinated by classic and custom cars. “Every time I would go to Walmart, I’d always go to the magazine section, pick up the low rider magazines and hot rod magazines, and just look,” he said.

Museum Matters

Museum Matters

Grand Jury hands down felony indictments

The Erath County Grand Jury indicted the following individuals on felony charges Sept. 28. They are: Shawn Ross Black, 37, driving while intoxicated third or more (Third Degree felony); Geoffrey Calvin Earl, 52, driving while intoxicated third or more (Third Degree felony); Antonio Espinoza Jr.