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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.

Dubliners help pinned man

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

A group of Dublin business leaders leapt into action Friday afternoon when they heard someone in need of help. According to Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray, a subject had parked at Stone’s Auto and attempted to leave at approximately 1:30 p.m. when his vehicle experienced a mechanical issue.

Amy Wright, a familiar face that previously worked at Small Business Development Center at Tarleton, has recently taken the position as Dublin’s new Economic Development Corporation Executive Director. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

New EDC executive director takes reins

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Dublin business community may recognize a familiar face with new Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Amy Wright. Wright, who is no relation to former EDC Executive Director Karen Wright, worked at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) housed at Tarleton State University.

Berry's Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Corn Turn-Row Meeting Corn silage is a big crop in Comanche and surrounding counties with several thousand acres grown every year. This corn silage is grown to support the strong dairy industry in the area.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Pick tomatoes at color break Ripening off the vine extends harvest, quality with no taste difference There is a common misconception among the public and home gardeners that vineripened tomatoes taste better.

Small steps to save drops

Stephanie Keith

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Recent conversations here at the district have swirled around drought forecasts and below normal rainfall totals even with the past rains. As the days heat up and the water demand rises, have you thought about the water requirements of your landscape?

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Friday •Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Membership Meeting/Dinner: 6:30 p.m. -130 W. College, Stephenville Monday •Dublin ISD School Board meeting: 6 p.m. - City Hall Tuesday •Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Fundraiser meal this Friday

News Staff

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Don’t forget to get your tasty pulled-pork meal and support the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum in its fundraiser this Friday. The fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.