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Pablo Melendres at work, welding

Where Are They Now? Pablo Melendres

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

When Pablo Melendres was growing up in Dublin, his father, Lolo Salinas, encouraged him to become a welder. “He said it was a good honest living,” Melendres said. Now, more than 20 years later, Melendres is a career welder. Melendres’ father, however, passed away in 2003.

CCHF fundraiser tickets on sale

Mac Mckinnon

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Its that time of year to mark your calendar for the big shindig at the annual Comanche County Healthcare Foundation fundraiser set for Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Evans Sale Barn in Proctor. Theme for the event is CCHF 2021: Surviving & Thriving!

Meet the Teachers at Dublin ISD

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Kim Perez Subject: Money Matters Grade: 9 Hometown: De Leon, TX College: Tarleton State University Degree: Kinesiology How do you feel about being able to teach in Dublin: I feel grateful for being able to teach here and be close to my family.

Hwy 6 wreck claims three

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Tragedy struck on Aug. 16 when a two-vehicle accident on Highway 6 claimed the lives of three members of a local family. According to a preliminary report by the Texas Department of Public Safety, at approximately 10:26 p. m., a 2013 Dodge 3500 pickup, driven by Timothy D.

Joseph Darwin Watson, a Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender was arrested in Stephenville on Aug. 18 after quick investigation by Dublin PD. Texas DPS | submitted photo

Dublin aids in Top 10 arrest

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Thanks to a quick response and cooperation from local agencies, a top 10 most wanted sex offender was arrested in Stephenville. “Within three hours, he was in custody,” said Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray, who was alerted to the sighting of Joseph Darwin Watson, 52, in Dublin on Aug. 18.

A hard seltzer made from Dublin bottling Works Cherry Limeade is only own of many flavors created by Ryan Hoffman (left), head brewer at Dublin’s Lucky Brewing Company. The flavors were being served at a soft opening last weekend in the new patio area at Lucky Vines. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Local flavor on TAP

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Something is brewing at Dublin’s own Lucky Vines Vineyard and Winery. A lot of somethings actually. The local community is invited out to Lucky Vines this weekend for the grand opening of Lucky Brewing Company in a celebration with live music, food and some brand new refreshments. (Hours are 4 p.m.

Dublin sales stay strong for June

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Dublin’s sales tax reportedly stayed consistent, collecting .13% more in sales tax returns reported in August than the same period last year. This is building off of already-strong numbers in August 2020 that were more than 12 percent higher than the year before.

Fishing report

News Staff

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 89 degrees; 0.90 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with blue or purple Texas rigged plastic worms, bladed spinners and shaky head jigs near grass lines, timber, rocky shorelines, and docks. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs in brush piles and near bridge pilings.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

State Pecan Show Winners Comanche County has a strong history and future in pecan production, for many years we were the top pecan producing county in the state, we have recently slipped to the number 2 position behind El Paso County.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Erath Pasture to Packer Program It is time to complete It is time to complete applications for the 2021-2022 Pasture to Packer Program. Applications need to be completed and in the Extension office by September 3, 2021. What is the Erath Pasture to Packer Program?