Commentary

Community Calendar an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities

Monday •Erath County Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m. - Erath County Courthouse Wednesday •Early voting for Special Election: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Erath County Courthouse Thursday •Market Days: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Wright Park •Lighted Christmas Parade: 6 p.m.

EDC okays grants for businesses, homes

The Dublin Economic Development board met in regular session Tuesday to approve several commercial building grants, as well as grants for historic home preservation and community improvement.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review The front page of the Hico News Review was filled with citizen’s statements when asked what they were thankful for. The section featured a turkey with a photoshopped mask on its beak.

Briefs

Market Days returns Dec. 10 Dublin Market Days will be joining the city’s Holiday Parade evening schedule on Dec. 10. Come shop local knitters, bakers, and candlestick makers—well, lots of good stuff anyway—on your way to and from the parade.
Glenda Hargrove and her late husband Donald, pictured with grandchildren

Glenda Hargrove and her late husband Donald, pictured with grandchildren

Glenda Hargrove

Since Glenda Hargrove graduated from Dublin High School in 1962, she’s fixed clients’ hair in her beauty salon, raised three children, and now, as a home health aide, she helps elderly people with tasks they cannot do themselves. “I love to take care of people,” she said. “That’s just how it is.
The Texas Folklore Society, a partner of Tarleton State University, is celebrating the publication of “A Biscuit for Your Shoe: A Memoir of County Line, a Texas Freedom Colony” by Beatrice Upshaw. | submitted photo

The Texas Folklore Society, a partner of Tarleton State University, is celebrating the publication of “A Biscuit for Your Shoe: A Memoir of County Line, a Texas Freedom Colony” by Beatrice Upshaw. | submitted photo

Tarleton, Folklore Society publish book

The Texas Folklore Society, a partner of Tarleton State University, is celebrating the publication of “A Biscuit for Your Shoe: A Memoir of County Line, a Texas Freedom Colony” by Beatrice Upshaw.
Patrick Street Pharmacy

Patrick Street Pharmacy

Patrick Street Pharmacy

Patrick Street Pharmacy and Dublin Family Medicine, along with Comanche County Medical Center, of which both businesses are affiliates, were joined by Dublin and Stephenville Chambers of Commerce and the local community for a special double ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 22.
The Library Log

The Library Log

The Library Log

As the days become shorter and the nights longer find some respite with a cozy corner and a good book. The Dublin Public Library has new selections and several new series available.
Full and Thankful

Full and Thankful

Full and Thankful

This was a pretty unusual Thanksgiving- a sentiment with which I’m sure many of you can agree. I heard so many people say they were spending the day with either just their household or close family.
Yours. Opinions Mine. Ours.

Yours. Opinions Mine. Ours.

Library Log

Thanksgiving 2020 is upon us. The Dublin Public Library will be closed November 25-30 for the holiday. The library is open Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Be sure to visit before that closure and stock up on free material. Can’t get to the library during regular hours?