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Martha Ann McCain

Museum Matters

Ben Pate Special To The Citizen

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Robert Harry McCain, his wife Martha Ann and daughter Ira moved from Arkansas to Texas in the late 1800s. They eventually moved from Desdemona to Dublin on July 31, 1888. He became interested in the little town and soon became a leading citizen in Dublin.

Scarecrow man targets creators

News Staff

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

It was just after sunset, and I had finished sending the paper to the printer for the week. I flipped open the lid of the trashcan and dropped our trash in for collection. I looked down at my shoes to make sure they didn’t get dusty as I walked back to the door.

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Robert Harry McCain, his wife Martha Ann and daughter Ira moved from Arkansas to Texas in the late 1800s. They eventually moved from Desdemona to Dublin on July 31, 1888. He became interested in the little town and soon became a leading citizen in Dublin.

Pfluger: US must be ‘vigilant’ in stopping adversary lobbyists

News Staff

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

U.S. Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Jason Crow (CO-6) introduced the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing Act (PAID OFF Act), to close loopholes that allow unregistered agents of foreign adversaries to lobby in the United States.

Today I learned how to pronounce GIF

Curtis Honeycutt

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

I understand if you’re not on Reddit; after all, it’s quite the opposite of a local newspaper. However, the online community of Reddit contains groups for virtually any interest, as well as an unhealthy amount of goofball meme culture. One of my favorite subreddits (i.e.

“Chucky” pals around with a minion at Dublin’s Sonic on Halloween. The Dublin business community was filled with colorful characters as people dressed up for the holiday. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

How do you say ‘Grinch’ in Halloween?

Paul Gaudette Dette

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Bah Humbug. That was my sentiment as this past weekend rolled around. I realize everyone associates grinches with Christmas but a lot of Halloween planning and nitty gritty details had left me with little of the “spirit” left.

13 arrested on drug trafficking charges

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

A total of 13 individuals are now in custody on conspiracy and drug trafficking charges after an operation with the DEA, Stephenville PD and Erath County Sheriff’s Office. The trafficking charges were outlined in a criminal indictment filed on Sept. 26. Defendants were arrested on Monday, Oct.

When you’ve had your fill of words

Curtis Honeycutt

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

We all have that friend — the oversharer, the non-stop talker, the chatterbox. Sure, we’re stuck with them; as adults, it’s hard to get rid of a friend. We want to keep our friends at a safe distance and our enemies online.

Yours. Opinios Mine. Ours

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Paul Gaudette dette Inside this edition (Oct. 27) of the Dublin Citizen, you will find our annual women in business section, which we have been publishing for more than a decade. This section is both one of my most loved and most hated. Let’s start with the good.

Costume contest set for Halloween weekend

News Staff

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

There will also be a costume contest hosted by the Dublin Citizen. To enter, send a picture of the person in costume to composing@dublincitizen.com from Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31. Winners will receive $25 in Dublin Dollars.