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The new $100,000 post office was finished in July 1961. The dedication ceremony took place on September 9, 1961 with a flag raising performed by the Boy Scouts and Campfire girls with postmaster Bill Cowan (right) and post office representative Frank Etheridge (left) looking on. The building has proudly served the Dublin community for almost 60 years. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The new $100,000 post office was finished in July 1961. The dedication ceremony took place on September 9, 1961 with a flag raising performed by the Boy Scouts and Campfire girls with postmaster Bill Cowan (right) and post office representative Frank Etheridge (left) looking on. The building has proudly served the Dublin community for almost 60 years. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Even before World War II, it was known that Dublin needed more working space and better working conditions for postal workers. Funding for a new post office was delayed by World War II and then the Korean War.

In the Neighborhood

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Hico News Review The next Hico City Council election is set for May 1 with the candidate filing being Feb. 12.Three seats will be up for election, those of Jason Finch, Suzanne Schouten and Charles Erick.

Filing now open in city, school races

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Filing has opened for two City Council races and three Dublin ISD School Board positions during the May 1 General election. City Council seats up for election are those filled by Darrell Curry and Sammy Moore.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
100 years Feb. 4, 1921 The Dublin Post Office showed an increase in business from 1919 to 1920. During the first half of 1919 there was a 3 cent postal rate which led to a decrease in business. When the 2 cent postal rate was restored, business increased again. Sales increased by a total of $393.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
CTFAC bringing back Ragin’ Cajun The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council is excited to welcome back its annual RAGIN’ CAJUN Crawfish Boil & Silent Auction Fundraiser-Saturday, March 27, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at City Limits in Stephenville. The event will feature a bunch of fun, food & live Zydeco music!
Sarah Shelly

Sarah Shelly

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
When Sarah Shelly was a child, her parents would take her on road trips across the Eastern US. The family would meticulously plan their adventures, stopping at historical sites along the way.
COVID Update

COVID Update

COVID Update

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Erath County officials reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 in the report f r o m Monday night (Feb. 1) that was released Tuesday. Eleven of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, three were from Dublin and six were rural residents of the county.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
January 24 At 6:45 a.m. a semi and Suburban collided on Hwy 6 East just past the US 281 split with wreckers needed for both vehicles, unknown injuries. At 8:13 a.m.

POLICE LOG

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
January 25 A report was made of an abandoned vehicle with damage on the side and two flat tires on the 300 block of Patrick. Caller reported that she was a realtor and was attempting to show a house in the 200 block of Highland, but there was a female subject inside the home.
David and Dianne Linderman pose outside Dianne’s Ranch Diner, a fresh farm-to-table restaurant and more business outside Stephenville featuring an on-site petting farm to visitors (below), healthy and tasty meals like the chicken “unfried” steak (bottom) and special events like December’s Christmas under the lights festival (above, right). Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

David and Dianne Linderman pose outside Dianne’s Ranch Diner, a fresh farm-to-table restaurant and more business outside Stephenville featuring an on-site petting farm to visitors (below), healthy and tasty meals like the chicken “unfried” steak (bottom) and special events like December’s Christmas under the lights festival (above, right). Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Fresh business grows in pandemic woes

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
It was almost a year ago when Dianne Linderman was at the 2020 Houston Livestock Show with the Great American Petting Farm that she realized just how much the COVID-19 pandemic was going to disrupt day-to-day life.