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Dublin FFA member Cooper Rudd took reserve champion heifer in the Jersey classification at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with Gypsy Hill Kid Rock Pineapple E. | Citizen staff photo

Rudd places at FWSSR

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Cooper Rudd, a FFA member from Dublin captured Reserve Champion Heifer with Gypsy Hill Kid Rock Pineapple E in the Jersey Classification at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 18.

Sheep

On hand for the Jan. 28 $1 million check presentation were (from left): Emily McDeavitt, Jacob Perkey, President James Hurley, Darla and Bob Doty, Kindall Hurley, Assistant Rodeo Coach Dylon Henson and Keni Labrum. | submitted photo

Tarleton Rodeo gets $1M gift

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Longtime Tarleton State University friends and educators Bob and Darla Doty recently announced a $1 million contribution to support the school’s nationally acclaimed rodeo program.

Larry and Beverly Gandy

Where Are They Now? Larry Gandy

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

When Larry Gandy graduated from Dublin High School in 1996, he knew he wanted to get out and see the world. So after a year of working in town, Gandy joined the Air Force. He was first stationed in Alaska, where he learned a trade: working on safety features of Air Force planes.

Deadline to file in City, DISD races Feb. 18

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Filing is underway for three city and three school elections to be held in Dublin during the May 7 general election. Deadline to file is Feb. 18 by 5 p.m. On the school side, the positions held by Pat Leatherwood, Anjelica Salyer and Bob Cervetto are up for election.

COVID Update

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Erath County Emergency Management Coordinator Cyndi Smith reported 76new cases of COVID-19 in Erath County in the most recent report Monday. The report also included a total of 69 probable cases of COVID that have gone unreported.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Community Calendar an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities Thursday •Dublin Chamber of Commerce meeting: Noon - 110 S. Patrick •Lingleville ISD Board meeting: 7 p.m. - Jr. High art room Saturday •Love Run 5K: 9 a.m. - S.

Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Lions Club raffling fire pit Dublin Lions Club is raffling off a fire pit-grill to raise money for a Dublin High School band scholarship. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March. The grill can be seen at Bradberry’s Best.

Following months of rebuilding and renovations, The Dollar General at 400 S. Patrick Street is once again open for business. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Dollar General re-opens doors

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Dollar General recently announced the re-opening of its store at 400 S.

Love Run 5K/Fun Run Saturday

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Transformation Pathway, Dublin’s resident Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps, has announced the return of the Love Run 5k and mile fun run on Saturday. The 4th Annual Love Run 5k and Mile Fun Run is set for Feb. 12 by the Dublin Public Library with registration/check-in from 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m.