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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Thursday, Feb. 16 Story Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library Saturday, Feb. 18 Valentine’s Day Banquet: 6:30-9:30 Double N Cowboy Church Blood Drive for Josey: 10-3 p.m. First National Bank of Dublin Monday, Feb. 20 Presidents Day School board: 6 p.m.

Filing wraps up Friday

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Filing for local election for both school board and city council ends this Friday for the May 6 general election. Those wanting to file must turn in applications by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.

Police Log

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Jan. 30 A reporting person requested a criminal trespass at his restaurant due to ongoing issues. A welfare check was requested in the 700 block of Grafton due to a dog being out in bad weather. An officer checked and the dog has shelter to get out of the weather.

W.K. Gordon Museum to host history happy hour

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Area history buffs are invited to Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum at 6 p.m. Friday, March 31, to sample spirits from Sledge Distillery and learn about the history of Thurber, Texas. Tickets are $15 and your empty glass goes home with you. Tickets can be purchased through the W.K.

Turning Back the pages

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

100 years ago Feb. 16, 1923 The John Tarleton Agricultural College Girls’ Glee Club under the direction of Elmer M. Hints has began annual tour of the state. Miss Annie Claire Oliver of Stephenville accompanied the club as soloist and Mr. Garnett W.

Lenten fish fry set through March

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Stephenville Knights of Columbus begin their annual Lenten Fish Fry Friday, February 24 at Newman Hall. The weekly event will run from 5-7 p.m. Fridays thru March 31. The meal will consist of fish, coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, tea, and dessert. Prices this year are $15 on all orders.

Garden club learns rodeo history

Dj Klutts

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Dublin Garden Club held its regular February meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Perry Hall. Their guest speaker was Carolyn Harbin with the Dublin Rodeo Museum. Carolyn is very knowledgeable about Dublin’s rodeo history.

Shawna (Sieperda) DeBoer

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Dublin graduate Shawna DeBoer finds inspiration in her family heritage. “My grandparents all came from Holland,” she said. “They lived in the Netherlands during World War II.” One of her grandfathers was part of the Dutch underground resistance to German occupation.

Last August citizens showed up in force for a blood drive to help a little girl from Comanche and this weekend her family is hoping for the same response. Citizen staff photo

Blood drive set to benefit Comanche youth

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Six buses will be parked in front of First National Bank of Dublin on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a blood drive held in honor of Josey Roman of Comanche. A drive, held at FNB in Aug.

County Judge Brandon Huckabee was presented with a framed copy of his very first agenda as newly elected county judge by citizen Vince Parro. Submitted photo

Court handles regular business in Feb meeting

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

In a brief county commissioners court meeting Monday, Feb. 13, 23 agenda items were discussed. Several variances for families dealing with property were approved by commissioners included a variance for Lori and Jay McConathy on Hwy.