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Everyone’s eyes were drawn to centerfield where older players and first responders carried in a large flag provided by Crazy Heart Sound & Lighting for the National Anthem at DBSA’s Opening Day festivities Saturday. Vendors and guests were also at the park for the Solar Shamrock Festival hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. For photos, see page A8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Everyone’s eyes were drawn to centerfield where older players and first responders carried in a large flag provided by Crazy Heart Sound & Lighting for the National Anthem at DBSA’s Opening Day festivities Saturday. Vendors and guests were also at the park for the Solar Shamrock Festival hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. For photos, see page A8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Crowds pack park for DBSA opener

More than 180 kids and 50 coaches stood in the City Park baseball field as the Dublin Baseball Softball Association kicked off its new year with an opening ceremony Saturday, April 6 before games commenced all day.
Lueck

Lueck

Lueck runs on an inviting Dublin

Dublin City Council Place 4 candidate Tyson Lueck has called Dublin home since his family moved here in 1986 so his dad could open a dairy.“I left in August of ’99 to get in Basic,” said the 48 year-old veteran. “[Dublin was] always my home of record.
McCullough

McCullough

McCullough pledges open door

City Council candidate for Place 4 Jacob McCullough feels that one of the most important qualities for any representative is honesty.“The most important thing is to be transparent with the citizens,” said the 43-year-old Early native.

New Jury summons launched

Those who have received a different looking jury summons from Erath County need not be alarmed that it is a hoax or fake, as the county has transitioned to a new form of jury summons.

Revitalize Dublin now nonprofit

A workday is set for this Saturday for Revitalize Dublin’s first clean up of 2024 and the community group is celebrating officially becoming a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.This Saturday’s event will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. and last until noon at 546 S. Camden.
Dublin elementary students express awe and delight as they watch the total solar eclipse from the playground Monday, April 8. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin elementary students express awe and delight as they watch the total solar eclipse from the playground Monday, April 8. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin under sun block

Oncologist joins CCMC

Victor J. Hirsch, MD, MSC, FACP, an esteemed Texas Big Country Medical OncologistandHematologist, recently joined the specialist medical staff of the Comanche County Medical Center (CCMC) Health System. His new office is located in Abilene in the Texas Outpatient & Infusion Center, 2225 S.

Community Calendar

Saturday, April 6 ■ DBSA Opening Day: 9 a.m. City Park■ Solar Shamrock Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Park■ Solar Eclipse Cookout Fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum■ Lilly G Barrel Racing: 4:30 p.m. City Park arena■ Heartlands Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. -8 p.m. (14450 Hwy.

Area Briefs

Dublin Elementary Pre-K, Kinder Registration Dublin Elementary School will be hosting Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. April 29 and 30. Pre-K must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 and Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Revitalize Dublin sets project for April 13

Revitalize Dublin invites everyone to join them for the first clean up of 2024 on Saturday, April 13 starting at 8:30 a.m. to noon at 546 S. Camden.“We are coming together as a community to help our neighbor in need,” organizers said.“Ms. Teri is a widow who is in need of help with some yard work.