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Taylor Avalos enjoys spending time with her husband Sam, and their two kids, Samuel and Hank. Submitted photo

Taylor Avalos enjoys spending time with her husband Sam, and their two kids, Samuel and Hank. Submitted photo

Taylor (Templeton) Avalos

When students graduate high school, they’re often told to “do what you love.” Taylor (Templeton) Avalos took that to heart. Fourteen years after graduating, she’s had a career working in boutique fashion with her best friend and is now enjoying life as a stay-athome mom.
A Golden Anniversary

A Golden Anniversary

A Golden Anniversary

James and Leta Sage celebrated 50 years of marriage with a party Saturday, Sept. 28 at First Methodist Church of Dublin. The couple exchanged vows Sept. 28, 1974 in Kermit, Texas. They enjoy life together with two sons and eight grandchildren.

Hitchcock film offered at Gordon Center

Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Center will present Alfred Hitchcock’s “Easy Virtue,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, as part of Movie Night at the Museum.The 1928 British silent film is a romance starring Isabel Jeans, Franklin Dyall and Ian Hunter.

Voter registration deadline Monday

Those who are wanting to register to vote for the presidential election along with state and local offices on the Nov. 5 ballot only have until Monday, Oct. 7 to make sure they are registered.
Comanche Pow Wow 2024

Comanche Pow Wow 2024

Comanche Pow Wow 2024

Sahawee Indian Dance Performers entertain crowds and share part of their culture with attendees at the annual Comanche Pow Wow events hosted by the Comanche Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Sept. 28-29. The event also showcased a car show, barbecue cookoff, entertainment and vendors galore.
Citizens review a wide variety of design boards at a community-wide dinner Monday, Sept. 23 at the Dublin Intermediate School in the feedback portion of the design workshop for Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD). For more renderings of the park project see The Dublin Citizens’ Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Citizens review a wide variety of design boards at a community-wide dinner Monday, Sept. 23 at the Dublin Intermediate School in the feedback portion of the design workshop for Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD). For more renderings of the park project see The Dublin Citizens’ Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Citizens provide input in CIRD workshops

Participants could hear a pin drop as the crowd gathered at The Station Wednesday, Sept. 25 and waited for members of the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) to unveil renderings for the Dublin City Park including the old community building. They weren’t disappointed.
A root system display helps educate on how plants aid with flood control at The Ditch Water Discovery Center next to Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District on Wolfe Nursery Road in Stephenville. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A root system display helps educate on how plants aid with flood control at The Ditch Water Discovery Center next to Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District on Wolfe Nursery Road in Stephenville. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Public invited to developing ‘Ditch’

Drivers on Wolfe Nursery Road in Stephenville may have noticed an attractive piece of the prairie pop up in the last year with native plants and a building made from reclaimed local materials.
Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray congratulates the most recent round of promotions in the department. From left is Sgt. Kristi Bonilla, Chief Ray, Lt. Khris Jennings and Sgt. Jacob Ivie. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray congratulates the most recent round of promotions in the department. From left is Sgt. Kristi Bonilla, Chief Ray, Lt. Khris Jennings and Sgt. Jacob Ivie. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin PD promotes 3

Dublin PD announced the promotion of three of its officers on Sept. 19, making the department more well-rounded for all of its officers.“This solidifies our goal of professionalism as a progressive law agency,” said Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray.

County forms elections office

Erath County has officially formed its own Elections Office to aid citizens and the county as it continues to grow.

Community Calendar

Saturday, Sept. 27Family Fun Day: 9:30 a.m. - Double N Cowboy ChurchTuesday, Oct. 1National Night Out: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Perry Hall, Dublin Housing Authority (709 Sheehan Street)Stephenville City Council: 5:30 p.m. City Hall (298 W. Washington St.)Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.