News

Smith named DHS theatre director

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Dublin High School has picked Stacy Smith to head the One Act Play program and head theatre director as former director/ partner Pam Kasinger moves to head the Brownwood theatre program. Smith has been with the district for six years and this is his fourth with the program.

Dublin FFA sponsor Darren Price, center, recently received the Area 4 Golden Owl (or Teacher of the Year) at the State FFA Convention. Price has been in agricultural education for more than 35 years. Submitted photo

Price given state award for tending the nest

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Dublin FFA advisor Darren Price received statewide recognition at the Texas FFA convention in Houston last week as he was named the Area 4 Golden Owl (or Teacher of the Year).Price, who has taught ag for nearly 35 years, was selected above hundreds of educators in the area for the distinction.

Lyndi Hanna and Hank of Annie Therapeutic Companions teaches kids at Dublin Public Library about the need for registered animal therapy teams. The program, organized by Lyndi, showcased working dogs including a K9 officer, a therapy dog and an arson detection dog Thursday, July 11 as part of special programs for the Summer Reading Club. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Library crowd meets dutiful dogs

News Staff

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Library crowd meets dutiful dogs

EDC seeks new director

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The Dublin Economic Development Corporation is now seeking a new executive director after the resignation of its most recent director, Penny Corona.Corona was hired in February 2023 for the position and recently resigned.

FFA students take home wins at state

News Staff

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Dublin FFA members Nicole Foster and Caden Vanbebber led honors for the program at the Texas State FFA Convention in Houston, claiming gold in Plant Systems Division 5 and Environmental and Natural Resources Division 3. See page B1 for full story of Dublin honors. See B6 for the Stephenville story.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Wednesday, July 10 ■ First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School: 6-8:30 p.m. (220 E. Live Oak Street)■ Art Camp at the Library Thursday, July 11 ■ Annie's Therapeutic Companions Working Dogs event: 1 p.m. Dublin Public Library■ First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Family Night: 6-8 p.m.

Briefs

Library Seeking Bts Fair Donations

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Dublin Public Library seeking donations for Back to School FairThe Dublin Public Library is seeking donations for its annual Back-to-School Fair set for July 27. Donations needed include hygiene items (such as hand sanitizer, chap stick, deodorant, shampoo etc.

King Coffee is now open in downtown Stephenville where the old Rexall Pharmacy was located. The new shop is owned by Chelsea and Lance Battenfield and Joseph Borges owners of Blackjack's and Lingleville Country Store. Below, Lance makes a Magic Tea Lemonade. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Local coffee shop expands to Stephenville

Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Dublin coffee shop, Blackjack’s, has expanded and opened King Coffee in downtown Stephenville offering a large space and an expanded menu.

Grand jury indicts 11

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

charges from the Erath County Grand Jury Wednesday, July 3.

POLICE LOG

News Staff

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

June 25A welfare check was completed on an employee that was supposed to show up to work and did not. Officer was able to make contact and she was fine.Officer attempted to check on the reporting person’s girlfriend after disputes. Officer did not locate the female.