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Salyer, Moore, Harris talk council platforms

Wyndi

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The Dublin Citizen will be publishing question and answer information provided by all candidates for the May 3 Dublin City Council Race as they are received.Three candidates have filed for Place 1: Bo Kabala, Patrick Salyer and Homi Limbuwala.

Patrick Salyer

Patrick Salyer, City Council Place 1

News Staff

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Question: Background/ education/family info?Patrick: I was born here in Dublin in 1980. My father’s side of the family has been here in the Dublin/ Edna Hill area since the 1870’s. My mother’s side comes from Chihuahua, Mexico and has been here in Dublin since the mid 1970’s.

Sammy Moore

Sammy Moore, City Council Place 5

News Staff

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Question: Background/ education/family info? Sammy: I’m currently a City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem as well as the Council Member serving on the Dublin Economic Development Council. I graduated from Dublin ISD, Tarleton State University (BSBiology) and University of Texas College of Pharmacy.

Dalton Harris

Dalton Harris, City Council Place 5

News Staff

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Question: Background/ education/family info?Dalton: I grew up in small town Wyoming. After high school I spent an additional 4 years in trade school whilst being employed. I moved to Texas several years ago to build a small business here in Dublin.

In October 1933, the Dublin CCC camp got ready for winter by building 5 barracks that were 20 feet wide and 120 feet long. Forty men lived in each barrack. This photo was made in 1934. Dublin Historical Museum/Courtesy Photo

Museum Matters

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

It was a difficult time for people all over the United States in 1933. The Great Depression started in 1929 and continued to get worse. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected in November 1932.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Friday, April 4■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs. FREE■ Safe Space Story Time: 10-11 a.m. Sensory safe story time for all ages. (206 W. Blackjack) FREE ■ Knights of Colombus Lenten Fish Fry: 5-7 p.m.

Genealogical Society to honor Donna Whitefield, host program

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The Erath County Genealogical Society is inviting the public to two events at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, April 26.Dublin Public Library, Erath County Genealogical Society, and Women's Thursday Club will honor volunteer Donna Whitefield at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.

Knights of Colombus host Lenten Fish Fry Fridays

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Council 10816 Knights of Columbus are hosting a fish fry meal Fridays through April 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Newman Hall in Stephenville.Meals are $20 and include fried catfish, coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, dessert and tea.

Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council hosted an exhibition and artist reception Saturday, March 29 for 'Gaze' featuring the macro botanical photography of Dedra Shahan. Shahan used her iPhone and no editing to showcase beautiful color around her home and on adventures. CTFAC provided refreshments and harp music with the exhibit. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Fine eye for flora

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Fine eye for flora

CCHF to host BBQ fundraiser this month

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Would you like to get some good BBQ while supporting the Comanche County Healthcare Foundation?Orders will be open for the 5th annual Spring BBQ Fundraiser from April 1 to April 15.Pitmasters are preparing brisket, spare ribs and pork loins that can be picked up curbside from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.