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Why am I receiving A Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty?

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Toni: I have received a notice from CMS (Medicare) saying they do not have record of me having prescription drug coverage that “met Medicare’s minimum standards from 8/1/2019 when I applied for Medicare Part A after turning 65 to 6/1/2022 and I may receive a Part D Late Enrollment Penalty.

Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Moo-ve over! Dairy Month is in town

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Kids of all ages enjoyed trying their hand at milking at the Volleman’s Creamery Grand Opening Saturday, June 18. There were hundreds of people who braved the Texas heat for tours of the creamery and dairy. Looking for more dairy content?

Picnic of plenty

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Dublin Rotary Club on Thursday hosted a western barbecue cookout for high school students from throughout the region attending the annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Activity) camp at Tarleton. About 200 students, mostly incoming seniors, attended including two from Dublin.

Guests at Veldhuizen

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Guests at Veldhuizen Cheese enjoying listening to music from Eli and Kelsey Veldhuizen (below) at Music Night at the Farm Friday, June 17. Visitors were able to purchase food, including cheese trays while listening to tunes. Chairs dotted the family farm as people talked and relaxed (left).

The Dublin High School

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Dublin High School varsity Cheerleaders performed well and received many accolades last week as they attended a 3-day cheer camp at Tarleton State University. Multiple cheerleaders were nominated as All-American Cheerleaders (and All-American Mascot) across all three days with Joli St.

Sound of Dublin awarded at camp

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Dublin ISD Band sponsors reported that the performers had a great week last week at the Howard Payne University Band Leadership Camp.

DISD pay increases approved

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Good news is on the horizon for Dublin ISD employees as several increases in pay were approved at the Monday, June 20 school board meeting. School board trustee Kent Crouch gave his resignation after serving eight years and two months on the board.

Elks to serve free dinner to Veterans

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Stephenville Area Elks Lodge No. 2834 is serving a free dinner June 25 to the men and women who have served our country in the military. The veteran’s dinner will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1560 W. Hyman in Stephenville. Plates will include pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and coleslaw.

Dublin Volunteer Firefighters work to extinguish one of five fires that they responded to Monday, June 20. Emergency management and fire departments are urging extreme caution as the area enters firework season in a severe drought. Dublin VFD | Submitted Photo

DVFD combats continued fires

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

As drought conditions continue, fires continue to be a problem in the area. On Monday, June 20 into the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 21, Dublin Volunteer Fire Department responded to five fires between 3:14 p.m. and 2:17 a.m.

Shooters among indicted

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Two suspects from shootings are headed to trial after being named among the indictments decided by the Erath County Grand Jury on June 15. Jose Manuel DeLeon, 60, was indicted for murder, a first-degree felony. Deleon was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred just after 8 p.