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Chamber relocates, hires exec. director

Chamber relocates, hires exec. director

Chamber relocates, hires exec. director

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has a new but familiar face at the helm along with a new location.Jennifer Hayes has recently been hired as the executive director for the chamber, and the chamber and visitor’s center has relocated to the Blackjack Office Center located in downtown Dublin at 126 E.

Burn ban issued

A 90-day burn ban is now in effect for Erath County.In a special called Erath County Commissioners Court meeting Monday, Aug. 19, the court unanimously approved a burn ban due to an increased number of fires, high temperatures and low rainfall in the area.

Fires keep dept. busy

Over the weekend, the Dublin Volunteer Fire Department was busy not only in town but also assisting other departments with multiple call outs over the weekend.On the evening of Friday, Aug. 16, Dublin VFD was requested by Comanche VFD in a mutual aid call for a fire at a pecan orchard off CR 315.
A cowboy holds on for dear life during the bronc riding event Saturday, Aug. 17 at the 4th annual UPRA/ CPRA sanctioned Dublin Rodeo hosted by Byrn Rodeo Productions. For more photos see page 8A and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A cowboy holds on for dear life during the bronc riding event Saturday, Aug. 17 at the 4th annual UPRA/ CPRA sanctioned Dublin Rodeo hosted by Byrn Rodeo Productions. For more photos see page 8A and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Riders, ropes and wranglin’

Riders, ropes and wranglin’
City crews demolish a home at 555 Camden after a condemnation process. The vacant home was in violation of the city’s building ordinance with several violations over the past few years. City council made the Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

City crews demolish a home at 555 Camden after a condemnation process. The vacant home was in violation of the city’s building ordinance with several violations over the past few years. City council made the Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

City demos unsafe structure on Camden

Neighbors reportedly watched gratefully Aug. 14 and 15 as city crews gathered at 555 Camden to demolish a vacant building in violation of the city’s dangerous building ordinance. After a day and a half of work, only a leveled field remains.

Veterans Job Fair set Aug. 22 in Dallas

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Dallas Veterans Job Fair, August 22 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at AT&T Stadium. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Aug. 15 ■ Tarleton State University Move-In Date! Welcome Back, students!Friday, Aug. 16■ UPRA/CPRA sanctioned Dublin Rodeo: 7:30 p.m. City Arena Saturday, Aug. 17 ■ Dublin Market Days: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wright Park (201 West Blackjack St.)■ UPRA/CPRA sanctioned Dublin Rodeo: 7 p.m.

Memorial fund seeks applicants

The Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund is now seeking applications from charitable organizations working in the area.Frey was a prominent Stephenville resident of the last century, and was known in her lifetime as a generous and thrifty person.

Police Log

July 29Herd of sheep out on South Liberty. Owner was contacted and they will get the sheep secured.July 30Herd of sheep out on South Liberty. Owner was contacted and they will get the sheep secured.
Lynzee Bennett 6th grade math Intermediate

Lynzee Bennett 6th grade math Intermediate

Meet the new teachers

Editor’s note: The Dublin Citizen is pleased to present teacher profiles on our new DISD teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Profiles will be published over the next several weeks.