The Dublin Citizen (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 11, 2010 Page: 1 of 24
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By MAC B. McKINNON
Gtizen Publisher
The public’s anger on the
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surfaced locally Tuesday
night during a city special
meeting to brief property
owners on proposed
annexation of land on North
Hwy. 377.
There were 25 people
present for the meeting at
City Hall to hear city staff
explain the proposed
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that would go as far north as
Camel Stop over a period of
time.
City Manager Jerry Guillory
led the discussion with help
from Public Works Director
Cory James and Code
Enforcement Officer Mike
Weems.
Guillory noted how
annexation works under
different types of cities -
Dublin is general law while
Stephenville is home rule,
based on population. For
instance, a general law city
has an ETJ (extra territorial
jurisdiction) of only Vi mile
while home rule cities have
an ETJ of one mile.
There were some
misunderstandings during
Council balks
at state law
Erath County Jail
building proposal
JAIL PROPOSAL - Erath County Commissioners are working on a proposal to enlarge
and modernize the county jail and sheriff’s office as required by the state jail
standards commission which has found the jail is overcrowded and deemed the
county should do something about it. The proposal would double the number of cells
from 72 to 144 and add 22,992 square feet including new room in the administration
section. It would be a modern scheme with wings operating out of a central control
area. Cost is expected to be in the range of $10 million with part of that money
coming out of surplus funds the county has after having paid off jail bonds several
years ago. The other part of the expense will be paid with certificates of obligation.
County Judge Tab Thompson noted this is a good time as interest is low and bids
could come in low as companies are looking for work. It will take 6-8 months to get
an at-risk general contractor and construction can get started.
Chamber plans ‘unconventional’ banquet
This year’s Dublin office at 445-3422. banquet meal. Local
Chamber of Commerce
banquet is a celebration of
“all things Dublin” with the
theme “The BEST, as they
say, is HISTORY,” showing
how our colorful past has
become the foundation of
our tourism future.
The banquet is set for
6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25
at the Rotary Building.
Tickets are on sale at the
chamber office, 111 S.
Patrick. They are $12.50 for
chamber members and $15
to non-members. Tickets
can also be purchased at
the door but advance
reservations are requested
by calling the chamber
By MAC B. McKINNON
Citizen Publisher
Dublin City' Council had a
difficult time dealing with
changes in an ordinance
dealing with prohibiting
discharge of firearms within
the city limits, rejecting
ordinance changes by a 5-2
vote and then deciding to
review the change at a later
council meeting when they
found out not passing the
changes would be in conflict
with state law.
That was one of several
‘head scratched before the
Qty Council during their
regular monthly council
meeting Monday.
At the top of the meeting
was a report from City
Manager Jerry Guillory that a
construction conference for
With the focus on
appreciation of tourism and
its impact on the local
economy, the chamber will
present a fresh perspective
on what the community has
to offer.
Guest speaker will be
Margaret Hoogstra,
executive director of the
Texas Forts Trail Region, a
29-county area of Central
West Texas. Mrs. Hoogstra,
in an entertaining .and fact-
based presentation, will
explain cultural heritage
and its economic impact on
the community.
“A Taste of Dublin” will
take the place of a traditional
banquet
organizations and
businesses will create a
virtual smorgasbord of
treats and creative delights
that represent Dublin. Even
churches are getting in on
the act by selecting their
favorite “church social”
entrees.
The “food court" concept
will feature anything
associated with Dublin -
meat, cheese, beverage
(including Dublin Dr Pepper
and milk, of course) and
restaurants and cafes are
invited to provide samples
of their favorite food items.
See CHAMBER, B4
Legends of Dublin
By PAUL GAUD FITE
Staff Writer
Lingleville and football:
Erath’s own “Will they?
Won’t they?” story has
sparked a lot of debate and
discussion.
The need for such
discussion ended at last
Thursday’s Lingleville
School Board meeting when
board member Lonnie Click
announced, “I move that we
accept six-man football for
Coach Bryant spurs wins in Dublin
By JEREMY KIRK
Staff Writer
A “legend” is someone
who has added worth to the
community. These people
are not always perfect in
their doings, but they are
talked about long after their
departure.
Coach Bill Bryant was bom
in Temple, Texas where he
lived all his young life.
Bryant was a sports star in
the eyes of his community.
He played football all 4
years at Temple High School
and served as captain his
senior year.
After graduating, Bryant
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^ FAMILY TRADITION- (L to R) Blake Bryant serves as head
football coach for Canyon High School while son Bill is a
sophomore in his first season on the Eagle varsity and
father Bill “Dad” Bryant also is a coach (photo courtesy of
Canyon News)
attended Texas A&M
University for one year, Sul
Ross State University for 1
year and Abilene Christian
University for 3 years.
Bryant played football at
each school and served as a
captain on the ACU team.
In the middle of his college
career, Bill married his high
school sweetheart Joyde on
July 2, 1959. They had 3
children and all went on to
be very successful. His
oldest, Bill Boy, graduated
from Dublin in 1981 where
he was an All-State football
player and started three
years at the University of
Texas. His daughter Johni
was a graduate of Dublin in
1982 and was a four year
cheerleader, Miss Dublin
High School and a
cheerleader at the University
of Texas.
The youngest, Blake was
an All-State football player
also at Dublin, played
football for Tarleton State
University and was selected
as All-Conference and
Offensive MVP.
Bryant didn't take too
long to land his first job out
of college. He began, his
coaching career going back
to Temple. He was there
several years before he
landed a job as an assistant
head coach at Winters High
School. Before arriving in
Dublin, Bryant coached at
several schools along the
way.
Bryant had great success
in Dublin, tallying an overall
record of 59-32 and a win
percentage of .650, a record
envied in the coaching
profession.
Bryant coached in Dublin
for nine seasons (1977-
1985) and 48 years overall.
He had many seasons where
his teams went 9-1 and
didn’t make the playoffs;
back then if you didn’t finish
first, you didn’t go. It has
been said he is probably
one of the best coaches
See LEGEND, A11
the meeting from those
present on what could be
done and how it is to be done
which left some of those
present confused.
Property owners were
notified of the meeting,
Guillory noted, in hopes many
of the owners would volunteer
to have their land annexed.
He noted that the property
involved could keep ag
exemption for tax purposes
and the property and
buildings would be
grandfathered from city
ordinances including use of
firearms which was a concern
among those present.
He said that city services
could be extended although
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By SANDRA THOMAS
renovation of the Grist Mill
was held last week and the
contractor is ready to get to
work after a few more hurdles
are cleared.
Guillory also reported that
the long awaited (since 1999)
pedestrian parkway project
will go out for bids next
month.
The May 8 city election was
officially called with the filing
deadline set for March 8.
Early voting will take place
April 26 to May 4 during
regular hours at the
Courthouse Annex and from
7 -7 May 3 & 4.
Places up for election for
two year terms for each ward
include those now held by
Aaron Locke, Zac House,
Gaylon Craddock and Melody
Warner. Locke and Craddock
said they will seek reelection
See CITY, A10
Lingleville soon
to hit the field
next year.”
This isn’t a decision the
board took lightly. Several
meetings and a lot of
research has gone into the
decision especially since the
board set out to satisfy all
the school’s needs before
adopting a new program.
“There has been a lot of
misunderstanding,” said
Superintendent Dennis
Hughes who reported that
several teachers weren’t
aware football was being
discussed at the meetings.
The school’s staff had a
meeting of their own the
night before the school
board meeting to voice
concerns, but principal Curt
Haley reported that nothing
really negative came out of
the meeting.
“Most were concerned
See LINGLEVILLE, A6
Early voting to
begin Tuesday
Early voting for the March
2 Republican and
Democratic primaries will
begin Tuesday, Feb. 16 and
continue thru Feb. 26.
Voting will take place at
theEarthCountyCourthouse
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Feb. 16-19, early voting
will be conducted at the
Dublin Courthouse annex
from 8-5 and on Feb. 21, a
Sunday, ballots can be cast
at the Erath County
Courthouse from 1-4 p.m.
In this year’s election,
there will not be voting
centers so voters must vote
in their own precinct.
110 YEARS AGO
FEB 16,1900
The watering trough on
Grafton Street was once again
supplied with fresh water for
public convenience.
Daniel’s Metropolitan Stock
Company was in route to
Dublin to play a six night
engagement at the opera
house.
Overton Drug advertised
Prickly Ash Bitters for a dear
complexion, bright sparkling
eyes, and vigorous digestion
D. Moore once again took
charge of the Moore Wagon
Yard located near the ice
plant.
H. Morrison Grocers
advertised 8 pounds of
Arbuckle’s coffee for $1.00
and 3 cans of salmon for 25
cents.
Harris Cash Grocers
announced free delivery until
7 pm nightly.
90 YEARS AGO
FEB 20,1920
A postal inspector visited
Dublin postmaster Abbe to
discuss free dty mail delivery
in Dublin
The Dublin High School
basketball game in Dublin
between Dublin and
Stephenville had a strong
lineup, which induded Louise
Pipes. Dulce Thurman Eva
Thurman, Viola Stephens,
Birdie Cole, and Qetelee
Jones.
Mrs. Louisa W. Burdette
died at the home of her son
Ben Burdette, in North
Dublin
George R. Scott of Waco
purchased the Royal Hotd
from P. B. D. Greathouse.
The body of G. E Tumbow,
aged 32 years, arrived in
Dublin from Denver,
Colorado. Tumbow, who had
spent years traveling battling
his illness with the great white
plaque, was the son of Unde
Bill Tumbow who lived near
Alexander.
50 YEARS AGO
FEB 19,1960
Sixteen members of the
Future Teachers of America
of Dublin High School
attended the 11th annual
state convention at North
Texas State College at Denton
Offidal ddegates induded
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The Dublin Citizen (Dublin, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 11, 2010, newspaper, February 11, 2010; Dublin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth770364/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dublin Public Library.