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Rodeo comes to Dublin Sept. 9-10

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Rodeo is riding into the Dublin City Park Arena on Sept. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. when Diamond Cross Rodeo returns for its second year. “Last year was a big success for a first year rodeo,” said Diamond Cross’ Jeff Slaton.
Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Former Dublin ISD School Board Member Kent Crouch President of Dublin Bottling Works receives an appreciation award from Superintendent Melissa Summers and School Board President Bob Cervetto for his service on the board.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Former Dublin ISD School Board Member Kent Crouch President of Dublin Bottling Works receives an appreciation award from Superintendent Melissa Summers and School Board President Bob Cervetto for his service on the board.

DISD talks staff pay, tax rate

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Dublin ISD school board approved the district’s annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year after holding a public hearing to seek input from the community. No one spoke at the public hearing and board members Blanca Martineau and Raymond Salinas were absent from the meeting.
Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Spider-man from Denton sprays an eager kid with silly string at the inaugural Rylan Strong Network Car and Bike show in Dublin Saturday, Aug. 27. The network founded in honor of 6-year-old Rylan Pruitt helps fund kids and families battling childhood cancer.

Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Spider-man from Denton sprays an eager kid with silly string at the inaugural Rylan Strong Network Car and Bike show in Dublin Saturday, Aug. 27. The network founded in honor of 6-year-old Rylan Pruitt helps fund kids and families battling childhood cancer.

Rylan, riders and respect

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The inaugural Rylan Strong Network Car and Bike Show by all accounts was a success, boasting more than 165 entries and 700 attendees.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Chamber seeking catering bids for banquet The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is seeking catering bids for its annual banquet, set for Nov. 12 at the Dublin High School. Those interested in submitting bids should be prepared to cater for 100-150 people.

In the Neighborhood

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Comanche Chief The Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.
Mariah Vaughn Byars with her husband Emory Byars

Mariah Vaughn Byars with her husband Emory Byars

Mariah Vaughn Byars

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Mariah Vaughn Byars has been a high school teacher for more than 20 years. “My mom [Ann Vaughn] was a teacher also and taught in Dublin schools for 20-something years,”she said. “She convinced me to get my education degree, and I’ve never looked back.
Shopping local

Shopping local

Shopping local

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Citizens visit vendors during the August Dublin Market Days held Aug. 20. The market is held the third Saturday of each month.  

Designing a garden for better mental health

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
(StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing.

Million$ stolen from a “Granny Scam”

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Hello Toni: Recently a local news channel exposed a “granny scam” which stole thousands from an elderly woman who thought her adult daughter had been kidnapped. This is the second scam that I have heard about recently.