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School board talks 4-day survey results

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Dublin ISD school board recently spent time reviewing the results of a survey asking the public opinion about the possibility of moving to a four-way school week. At its Monday, Jan.

Commissioners talk new building

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
At a brief commissioners court meeting Monday, Jan. 23, Erath commissioners handled 24 agenda items. Commissioner Dee Stephens provided an update on the new county annex building under construction. Stephens explained the completion date is the middle of June. “They are right on track,” he said.
JoEllyn Turner | Courtesy photo Peggy and Ralph DeLaVergne, owners of DeLaVergne Plumbing and Remodeling, recently retired after being in business since 2007.

JoEllyn Turner | Courtesy photo Peggy and Ralph DeLaVergne, owners of DeLaVergne Plumbing and Remodeling, recently retired after being in business since 2007.

Surprise reception honors retiring Dublin couple

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
More than 50 neighbors came to Granny Clark’s on Sunday, Jan. 15 to wish Ralph and Peggy DeLaVergne, owners of DeLaVergne Plumbing and Remodeling, well as they retired at the beginning of this year. The couple started the Dublin plumbing business in 2007 and officially retired as of Dec. 31, 2022.
A groundbreaking ceremony for Dublin EMS was held Monday, Jan. 23. City officials, EMS crews and citizens joined in to dedicate land for the new 2,200 sq. ft. building which should be completed in June. It is the first city building to be built since 1975. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A groundbreaking ceremony for Dublin EMS was held Monday, Jan. 23. City officials, EMS crews and citizens joined in to dedicate land for the new 2,200 sq. ft. building which should be completed in June. It is the first city building to be built since 1975. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Crews dig into new EMS home

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A groundbreaking ceremony for Dublin EMS was held Monday, Jan. 23. City offi cials, EMS crews and citizens joined in to dedicate land for the new 2,200 sq. ft. building which should be completed in June. It is the fi rst city building to be built since 1975.
2023 Love Run

2023 Love Run

Love Run set for Feb. 11

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The 5th Annual Love Run 5k and Mile Fun Run is set for Saturday, Feb. 11 by the Dublin Public Library with registration/check-in from 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. The annual event benefits Transformation Pathway, Dublin’s local Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps ministry.

Filing now open for council, ISD races

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Filing is underway for three city and two school board positions for the election to be held in Dublin during the May 6 general election. Deadline to file is Feb. 17 by 5 p.m. On the school side, the positions held by Blanca Martineau and Bill Rodriguez are up for election.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
CTFAC hosting Opera House exhibit The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council is hosting a exhibit on the Crown Opera House from now until Jan. 31. The gallery is open at 148 W. College Street in Stephenville.   Genealogical Society meeting Jan.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities _ Crow Opera House exhibit reception: 5 - 7 p.m. Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council (148 W. College Street) Saturday, Jan. 21 _ Erath County Genealogical Society: 2 p.m. Dublin Public Library Monday, Jan. 23 _ Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m.
Dr. Thomas Carroll, left, and Dr. Harlan Raley, right, together. Raley sold his practice to Dr. Carroll after practicing in the building for 70 years. submitted photo

Dr. Thomas Carroll, left, and Dr. Harlan Raley, right, together. Raley sold his practice to Dr. Carroll after practicing in the building for 70 years. submitted photo

Dublin dentist’s service honored with plaque (the good kind)

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A new plaque has been installed by the door of Dr. Thomas Carroll’s dentist office, recognizing a pillar of the Dublin community whose practice was there 70 years. “Dr. [Harlan] Raley enjoyed serving several generations of his patents at this very location for 70 years,” the plaque reads.

W.K. Gordon Museum to host history happy hour

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 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.