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MTGCD addresses ‘rogue drillers’

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District is taking a more active role in driller accountability and well management following a unanimous vote for General Manager Patrick Wagner to work with legal counsel Ty Embrey to address “rogue well drillers.

Council talks code enforcement

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A Dublin property owner sought interest at Monday’s regular City Council meeting regarding revising code enforcement in the city to increase the aesthetics and land value of the city.
A barbecue fundraiser for Ryver Richards, almost 3, will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the First Methodist Church of Dublin. The fundraiser will help with medical expenses and training of a medical alert dog for Ryver. Courtesy photo

A barbecue fundraiser for Ryver Richards, almost 3, will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the First Methodist Church of Dublin. The fundraiser will help with medical expenses and training of a medical alert dog for Ryver. Courtesy photo

BBQ dinner funds vital canine companion

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Ryver Richards,an adorable almost 3-year-old from Dublin and his family are partnering with the Stephenville Area Elks Lodge in August for a fundraiser to assist with medical bills, physical therapy and a seizure alert dog.
Elks Lodge to host sanctioned BBQ event

Elks Lodge to host sanctioned BBQ event

Elks Lodge to host sanctioned BBQ event

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Are you ready to get your BBQ on? The Stephenville Area Elks Lodge is busy planning its 3rd annual BBQ cookoff set for the end of July. The sanctioned barbecue cookoff will be Saturday, July 29 at Dublin City Park. The event is $200 with an 80/20 split.
School Resource and Dublin Police Department Officer Brandi Hoffman along with her wallaby Mouse made a guest appearance at the Dublin Public Library’s Read with DPD event Thursday, July 6. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

School Resource and Dublin Police Department Officer Brandi Hoffman along with her wallaby Mouse made a guest appearance at the Dublin Public Library’s Read with DPD event Thursday, July 6. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Wallabies & WARP PIPES!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
School Resource and Dublin Police Department Officer Brandi Hoffman along with her wallaby Mouse made a guest appearance at the Dublin Public Library’s Read with DPD event Thursday, July 6.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
An event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities Thursday, July 6 Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 West Blackjack) Story Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library Read with DPD: 2 p.m. Dublin Public Library (Story time with Officer Brandi and her Wallaby) Indoor movie: 3 p.m.

Community Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
FBC offers VBS July 10-12 First Baptist Church of Dublin will be hosting a ‘Stellar’ Vacation Bible School from July 10-12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Family night will be Wednesday, July 12. The VBS is open to ages 4 through completed 6th grade. The church is located at 220 E.
Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates (right) and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office honored Doris McFarlin (center) on Friday, June 30. McFarlin, who is retiring, was recognized for 42 years in law enforcement, serving in the jail and dispatch divisions. | submitted photo

Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates (right) and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office honored Doris McFarlin (center) on Friday, June 30. McFarlin, who is retiring, was recognized for 42 years in law enforcement, serving in the jail and dispatch divisions. | submitted photo

Decades of dedication

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates (right) and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office honored Doris McFarlin (center) on Friday, June 30. McFarlin, who is retiring, was recognized for 42 years in law enforcement, serving in the jail and dispatch divisions.

Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
June 19  An officer helped return a 15-year-old runaway back home. June 20 A reporting person advised there were dogs attacking sheep. The caller believed it was the neighbor’s dogs.
Lazaro, Zaylee and Dionicia Azua

Lazaro, Zaylee and Dionicia Azua

Where Are They Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
When Dionicia Perez Azua has a goal, she will accomplish it. Over the course of her career, Azua went from working for St Gobain to pay her way through cosmetology school to serving as the chief clerk for the Erath County Justice of the Peace, and she is proud of her journey.