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Pumpkins are welcoming in the fall season at a variety of locations in Dublin including Country Flower Plant Farm, Raven’s Ledge, Brookshire Brothers and Harris Old West Pumpkin Patch. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Pumpkins are welcoming in the fall season at a variety of locations in Dublin including Country Flower Plant Farm, Raven’s Ledge, Brookshire Brothers and Harris Old West Pumpkin Patch. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Dublin boasts diVINE pumpkin places

Pumpkins o’ plenty along with fall and Halloween decor can be found at many locations in and around Dublin. As October rolls in and cooler temperatures approach, citizens are embracing fall in all of its autumn glory.
9th Grade Class Officers Reporter Karen Ortiz, Treasurer Jocelyn Perez, Vice President Miguel Resendiz, President Jennave Villaro

9th Grade Class Officers Reporter Karen Ortiz, Treasurer Jocelyn Perez, Vice President Miguel Resendiz, President Jennave Villaro

2023 DHS Class Officers

2023 DHS Class Officers

Netflix puts spot on Erath

Dublin and Stephenville were put in the spotlight as Netflix unveiled the series “Encounters” on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Civil War veteran to be honored

Although Rev. Thomas “Crockett” Capell passed in 1914, a memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. as he is honored by Texas Rangers Association and the Sons of Confederate Veterans for his service.
Employees with Cross Timbers Family Services and the Dublin Police Department combined forces on Monday to tie 98 ribbons around trees at the Corner Lot in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Employees with Cross Timbers Family Services and the Dublin Police Department combined forces on Monday to tie 98 ribbons around trees at the Corner Lot in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

98 survivors: Erath observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

While driving throughout downtown Dublin, citizens may spot a bunch of purple ribbons tied on bushes at the Corner Lot.

EDC approves grants

The Dublin Economic Development Corporation recently approved a slew of grants for business improvements at its Tuesday, Sept. 26 meeting.

Court talks bids

A slew of bids for upcoming projects were opened and discussed at the Sept. 27 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting. The court unveiled a single sealed bid for technology upgrades to the justice center at a cost of about $104,000 from Justice AV Solutions, Inc.
Young girls enjoy riding a mechanical bull at the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 30 hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The event showcased a day of fun including boxing, more than 60 vendors, tasty food, games, a rodeo with escaramuza and a cabalgata (trail ride). For more photos of the event, see page A8 and go to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Young girls enjoy riding a mechanical bull at the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 30 hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The event showcased a day of fun including boxing, more than 60 vendors, tasty food, games, a rodeo with escaramuza and a cabalgata (trail ride). For more photos of the event, see page A8 and go to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

HHF gives fall flavor

HHF gives fall flavor

Community Calendar

Thursday, September 28 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, Sept. 29 ■ Hispanic Heritage Festival: Movie at the Library - 7:30 p.m.  ■ Fall festival: Elementary field - 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

Area Briefs

Fundraiser Oct. 7 for St. Jude's Red Barrel Bar & Grill will be hosting a fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Brisket sandwiches will be available for $10. There will be a cornhole competition with brackets filled at 10 a.m.