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Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray helps other law enforcement officers choose shoes for kids they are helping shop with at the 5th annual Erath County Shop with a Cop, Thursday, Dec. 19. The annual event provides Erath County kids $250 to shop with at the Stephenville Walmart and they are paired with area law enforcement personnel. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray helps other law enforcement officers choose shoes for kids they are helping shop with at the 5th annual Erath County Shop with a Cop, Thursday, Dec. 19. The annual event provides Erath County kids $250 to shop with at the Stephenville Walmart and they are paired with area law enforcement personnel. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Not just one department store

Hearing a tremendous amount of police sirens could put anyone on edge, but for 52 Erath County kids it just meant a terrific time as part of the 5th annual Erath County Shop with a Cop.The event held Thursday, Dec. 19, paired 52 kids with law enforcement agencies throughout the county and the state.

Buying pool open for Jan. 5 stock show

The Dublin Buying pool is seeking donation to ensure kids are rewarded for their hard work in the Erath County Jr. Livestock Show starting Sunday, Jan. 5 Every year, the county stock show offers a chance for youth to showcase all their hard work in training, feeding and grooming their livestock.

Tarleton recognized for student voting

Tarleton State University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.The award recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.
Tax Assessor-Collector Jennifer Carey was presented a plaque and flag from the Erath County Commissioner’s Court as she attended her last Commissioner Court meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17. She is retiring after working as Tax Assessor-Collector for 40 years. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Tax Assessor-Collector Jennifer Carey was presented a plaque and flag from the Erath County Commissioner’s Court as she attended her last Commissioner Court meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17. She is retiring after working as Tax Assessor-Collector for 40 years. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

40 years of memories

Tax Assessor-Collector Jennifer Carey was presented a plaque and fl ag from the Erath County Commissioner’s Court as she attended her last Commissioner Court meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17. She is retiring after working as Tax Assessor-Collector for 40 years.

Early deadline set for New Years

The Dublin Citizen will have an early deadline next week due to the New Years holiday.Deadline for all classifieds, ads and editorial content will be Monday, Dec. 30 at 8 a.m. for the Jan. 2 edition.The office will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Dublin Volunteer FD members mop up after a garage fire occurred Saturday, Dec. 21 on Chancellor Street. The fire was ruled accidental after burning leaves got out of control. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from reaching the home, but the garage and vehicles were a total loss. An uptick in fires is being seen throughout the county due to dry conditions. Caution is urged by the fire marshal’s office, especially with high wind and low humidity. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Volunteer FD members mop up after a garage fire occurred Saturday, Dec. 21 on Chancellor Street. The fire was ruled accidental after burning leaves got out of control. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from reaching the home, but the garage and vehicles were a total loss. An uptick in fires is being seen throughout the county due to dry conditions. Caution is urged by the fire marshal’s office, especially with high wind and low humidity. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin FD fights garage fire

Dublin Volunteer FD members mop up after a garage fi re occurred Saturday, Dec. 21 on Chancellor Street. The fi re was ruled accidental after burning leaves got out of control. Firefi ghters were able to stop the fi re from reaching the home, but the garage and vehicles were a total loss.
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Light Up Our Night Contest Top 25

Here are the top 25 entries selected by the Dublin Citizen staff members after driving through town, Wednesday, Dec. 18. Voting will take place through Saturday, Dec. 21 and winners will be named Sunday, Dec. 22.

Community Calendar

Wednesday, Dec. 18Christmas Light Decorating Contest Top 25 selection! 6 p.m. Please plug in all inflatables and lights so we can see them! Thursday, Dec. 19Shop with a Cop: 8 a.m. Stephenville Walmart and Purple Goat (Heavy Police Presence expected on Hwy.

Planetarium to show free Christmas Star show

Planetarium to show free Christmas Star show The Tarleton State University Planetarium’s most popular holiday show, “The Mystery of the Christmas Star,” will run through Dec. 20.