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MTGCD to host public hearing on rule changes

The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will host a public hearing on proposed rule changes May 9 at 1 p.m. before its next monthly meeting.The hearing was approved by directors during the regular meeting Thursday, April 4.
Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee recognizes Dublin High School powerlifters at the Monday, April 8 Commissioners Court. Lifters include from right, State Champion Mariana Ortiz, who took top honors for her weight class in 3A, Cassidy Adair (8th place), Cameron Patton (11th place) and Elijah Gonzales (14th place). Submitted photo

Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee recognizes Dublin High School powerlifters at the Monday, April 8 Commissioners Court. Lifters include from right, State Champion Mariana Ortiz, who took top honors for her weight class in 3A, Cassidy Adair (8th place), Cameron Patton (11th place) and Elijah Gonzales (14th place). Submitted photo

Commissioners recognize Dublin lifters

Dublin students were recognized this week by the Erath County Commissioners Court after success in powerlifting.
POLICE LOG

POLICE LOG

POLICE LOG

A reporting person requested a welfare check on co-worker who did not show up to work. Contact was made over the phone and she was OK.There was a report of a dog in the 700 block of North Grafton that is on a chain and never seems to have water out there. The call was referred to Animal Control.
Library Director Adina Dunn and library staff member Daniela Carrillo hand out eclipse glasses Monday, April 8 prior to the total solar eclipse. The library also handed out interactive activities for kids. Dublin Historical Museum also provided glasses and they were provided with assistance from the Dublin EDC. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Library Director Adina Dunn and library staff member Daniela Carrillo hand out eclipse glasses Monday, April 8 prior to the total solar eclipse. The library also handed out interactive activities for kids. Dublin Historical Museum also provided glasses and they were provided with assistance from the Dublin EDC. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

No eclipsing the fun

Laura Gambino, Executive Director of Cross Timbers Family Services, is presented a proclamation by Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood for in honor of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week April 21-27.

Laura Gambino, Executive Director of Cross Timbers Family Services, is presented a proclamation by Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood for in honor of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week April 21-27.

Stop the Silence Tuesday

Dublin City Council signed a proclamation in support of Stop the Silence at the Council meeting Monday, April 8 in preparation of the free event set for the Erath County Courthouse at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16.
Rachel Maddry stands with her five kids that still live at home. The mom of 11 plus three bonus girls that were fostered as teens or adopted as adults is seeking the community’s assistance as she battles thyroid cancer. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Rachel Maddry stands with her five kids that still live at home. The mom of 11 plus three bonus girls that were fostered as teens or adopted as adults is seeking the community’s assistance as she battles thyroid cancer. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Volunteer needs help for treatment

Rachel Williams Maddry, 52, is a community volunteer known to many through her work with the Dublin Baseball and Softball Association. Now her family and friends are asking for help as she undergoes fighting thyroid cancer.
Everyone’s eyes were drawn to centerfield where older players and first responders carried in a large flag provided by Crazy Heart Sound & Lighting for the National Anthem at DBSA’s Opening Day festivities Saturday. Vendors and guests were also at the park for the Solar Shamrock Festival hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. For photos, see page A8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Everyone’s eyes were drawn to centerfield where older players and first responders carried in a large flag provided by Crazy Heart Sound & Lighting for the National Anthem at DBSA’s Opening Day festivities Saturday. Vendors and guests were also at the park for the Solar Shamrock Festival hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. For photos, see page A8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Crowds pack park for DBSA opener

More than 180 kids and 50 coaches stood in the City Park baseball field as the Dublin Baseball Softball Association kicked off its new year with an opening ceremony Saturday, April 6 before games commenced all day.
Lueck

Lueck

Lueck runs on an inviting Dublin

Dublin City Council Place 4 candidate Tyson Lueck has called Dublin home since his family moved here in 1986 so his dad could open a dairy.“I left in August of ’99 to get in Basic,” said the 48 year-old veteran. “[Dublin was] always my home of record.
McCullough

McCullough

McCullough pledges open door

City Council candidate for Place 4 Jacob McCullough feels that one of the most important qualities for any representative is honesty.“The most important thing is to be transparent with the citizens,” said the 43-year-old Early native.