Commentary

Library Log

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Patrons of the Dublin Public Library have until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 to check out books, media and devices before the building is closed for renovations. Plans are to keep the library closed from Nov. 18-Dec. 8.

Donations sought for Shop with a Cop

Wyndi

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Shop with a Cop is just around the corner and Dublin PD along with other Erath County law enforcement agencies are seeking donations.

Kirby Williams and his wife Donna enjoy life as ranchers in South Texas. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Kirby Williams

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Kirby Williams acquired his career skill set before he even graduated from high school. Since he was young, he’d help his father fix the family car. “We didn’t believe in taking it to a mechanic,” he said. In eighth grade he started working on a dairy, learning the ropes of farm work.

There’s nothing like bread

Jerry Ousley

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Ahhh … that wonderful aroma! It traveled through the air, up into my nostrils and then hit my brain. I’m talking about the wonderful smell of Grandma’s homemade bread.

Letter to the Editor

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Do you want to be part of the change in your community? Calling all women who want to make a difference! We invite you to come to our last meetings for 2023 and see how we can all take control of our own destinies.

How to avoid the family Thanksgiving apocalypse

Curtis Honeycutt

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

As the aroma of roasted turkey fills the air and the anticipation of Thanksgiving festivities builds, so does the looming dread of potential political and cultural hot topics at the family table.

Get your Bonnet

Jerry Ousley

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

I preached a sermon one time entitled, “The Bonnet Story.” It was based in the Old Testament, King James Version of the Bible where the priests were told to wear bonnets. Believe me, it’s in there. Six times in the King James Old Testament it actually uses the word “bonnets.

Sound of Dublin fans lined Patrick Street under the awnings on Saturday morning as they sent the band off to Area Competition in Denton on Saturday. Although the band missed on advancing, head band director Ronny Luedke expressed pride in their performance. “So proud of our kids this season! They have worked tirelessly and gave the best performance we could have asked for! We came up short of finals at Area but are steadily climbing!” Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Sound of Dublin fans

News Staff

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dublin Citizen editors Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette and Paul Gaudette struggle to keep rhythm and walk down the aisle during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 28. Danielle Meador | submitted photo

Married in a snap... no wait, with a snap

News Staff

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Weddings can be pretty solemn occasions especially when you have a family member who was like a second mother officiating the ceremony, witnessed by a large group of close friends and family and have to read personal vows (with a microphone!) in front of everyone.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

100 years ago Oct. 12, 1923 Sophomore class – Miss Mary McBride, President; Miss Gladys Lee Pipes, Vice President; Miss Ethlelee Heard, Secretary and Treasurer. Freshman class – Aleene Scott, President; Isla Marie Tally, Vice President; Weldon McClesky, Secretary and Treasurer.