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News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Historian, author to speak Aug. 22 at Library Erath County native and author of Kenny-Colwell: The History of an Early Texas Family, Mary Jo Kenny will speak at the Dublin Public Library at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.

Hunter safety course set Saturday

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
A Hunter Education safety course is being hosted at the Dublin High School Ag Building Saturday, Aug. 24 and is open to the public. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break at noon for lunch.FFA advisor Derek Dunlap will be leading the class and is in his 16th year of teaching it.
A total of 11 Dublin FFA students competed in the calf scramble during the Aug. 17 UPRA rodeo hosted by Byrn Rodeo Productions at the Dublin City Park Arena. Kids who caught a calf during the event received either a $250 check for their project or a scholarship. Winners of the event included: Juan Macias, Bailey Watson, NavaLee White and Anabelle Delgado. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A total of 11 Dublin FFA students competed in the calf scramble during the Aug. 17 UPRA rodeo hosted by Byrn Rodeo Productions at the Dublin City Park Arena. Kids who caught a calf during the event received either a $250 check for their project or a scholarship. Winners of the event included: Juan Macias, Bailey Watson, NavaLee White and Anabelle Delgado. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

FFA announces deadlines

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Dublin FFA announced a couple of approaching deadlines students and parents need to remember.Livestock meeting Aug. 26Livestock parents and students please plan on attending the Livestock Meeting in Mr. Dunlap’s classroom at the Dublin ag building Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m..

Double N to host Family Fun Day

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Double N Cowboy Church’s fall series of their Family Fun Days start at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 when the books open for an evening of rodeo fun in the Double N Arena.Events starting at 7:30 p.m. include barrels, poles and more. Fun, food and drinks will also be served!

Accel Health hosts Cruz rep visit

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
In celebration of National Health Center Week, Accel Health was honored to welcome Giovanni Catanzaro, North Texas Deputy Regional Director for Senator Ted Cruz, to its newly remodeled Stephenville Clinic.

Dublin sales tax down in June

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Dublin sales tax collections were down significantly in June at -10.94%, compared to June 2023, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of June, Dublin received $58,956.26, compared to $66,203.81 in June 2023.
Chamber relocates, hires exec. director

Chamber relocates, hires exec. director

Chamber relocates, hires exec. director

Wyndi
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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

Wyndi
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Riders, ropes and wranglin’