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Runoffs set for May 28

After unofficial results for the March 5 joint primary election, there will be two runoff elections May 28 for those who voted in the Republican primary.For the office of Tax Assessor-Collector candidate Valerie Stephen will face off against candidate Niki McInroe-Cogburn.

Council OKs fit project

The Dublin City Council approved grant-related projects, requests from department heads and amended policy during the regular meeting Monday, March 11.Among the grant matters was a request from City Manager Bobby Mendez to move forward with a fitness court project.
Elijah Gonzales and Cameron Patton

Elijah Gonzales and Cameron Patton

Dublin lifters statebound

Dublin High School is sending four powerlifters to state competition following strong performances at regional competition.“The kids have worked their tails off to get to this point and we couldn’t be more proud of them,” said DHS head powerlifting coach Wes Benfer.
| submitted photo The Dublin Jr. High and High school bands claimed top honors at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest.

| submitted photo The Dublin Jr. High and High school bands claimed top honors at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest.

DISD bands repeat top honors

Dublin Jr. High and High School bands snagged their best results in years as they traveled to Hamilton High School Wednesday, March 6 for the concert and sight reading evaluation.The high school band walked away with a sweepstakes award for the second year in a row.
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Unofficial results end in two county runoffs

After unofficial results for the March 5 joint primary election, there will be two runoff elections May 28.For the office of Tax Assessor-Collector candidate Valerie Stephen will face off against candidate Niki McInroe-Cogburn. Totals for the race are: Valerie Stephen – 1,956 (36.
A knight at the Heartland Renaissance Festival practices jousting prior to the opening of the faire. The faire is located between Gustine and Comanche and is now open through April 14, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A knight at the Heartland Renaissance Festival practices jousting prior to the opening of the faire. The faire is located between Gustine and Comanche and is now open through April 14, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Step back in time right around the corner

If you look right while driving from Comanche to Gustine on Highway 36, you might notice colorful flags and tents announcing that a local horse ranch has stepped back in time.

POLICE LOG

Feb. 20There was a report of a truck that was stolen out of the reporting person’s driveway sometime in the middle of the night in the 500 block of North Camden.A caller is from Oklahoma, had sold a motorcycle to someone in Dublin.

Community Calendar

Friday, March 8 ■ DISD closed for Spring Break Monday, March 11 ■ Commissioners Court meeting: 9 a.m. downtown Stephenville courthouse■ DISD closed for Spring Break Tuesday, March 12 ■ DISD closed for Spring Break ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Briefs

Market Days open on St. Pat's Plan to visit the Dublin Market as part of your St. Patrick’s festive day. You’ll find goods for you and goodies for all as you enjoy the Irish events in the Wright Park Pavilion. March 16, Wright Park, 9 a.m. into the afternoon.

Cottonwood planting knowledge for skills/life

Cottonwood Church is inviting everyone to learn leadership skills and crop creation during “Garden for Life,” a free 14-week course starting March 24.The classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Cottonwood (273 CR 527, Dublin) and held in participation with “Farmer Fred.