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The original cabin built by Chesley Turnbowin in 1855 was purchased by Jones Barbee. Years later, the logs were moved to Wright Park and rebuilt into a beautiful one room cabin. It was completed in 1978. Submitted photo

The original cabin built by Chesley Turnbowin in 1855 was purchased by Jones Barbee. Years later, the logs were moved to Wright Park and rebuilt into a beautiful one room cabin. It was completed in 1978. Submitted photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
It was in 1855 after Texas had become a state but before Erath County was created out of Bosque and Coryell Counties, that Chesley Turnbow arrived. He came to this part of Texas from Tennessee via Arkansas. He traded two Tennessee horses valued at $500 dollars for five hundred acres of land.
Wallace honored for golden service

Wallace honored for golden service

Wallace honored for golden service

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Joe Wallace was presented with the Golden Trowell Award at the Dublin Masonic Lodge in a special ceremony on his 77th birthday, Tuesday, March 11. It was announced that Wallace has served as a mason for “49.

Sales tax up for January

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Dublin sales tax collections were up in January, 13.12% compared to January 2024, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of January, Dublin received $50,821.13, compared to $44,923.14 in January 2024.
Festival goers join in with the Texas Tornadoes doing the Cupid Shuffle during the crowd participation portion of their event. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Festival goers join in with the Texas Tornadoes doing the Cupid Shuffle during the crowd participation portion of their event. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Entertainment takes park by storm

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Festival goers join in with the Texas Tornadoes doing the Cupid Shuffl e during the crowd participation portion of their event.Singer/ Songwriter Ashton Jones performed for crowds during the St. Patrick's Day Festival.

Harbin fundraiser March 22

Harbin Vfd To Hold Fish Fry Fundraiser
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Harbin Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fry fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Harbin Fire Station on FM 847 in Stephenville. Meals are by donation only.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Egg Stuffing Party this SaturdayOrganizers of the Dublin EGGStravaganza are asking for the public's help in an Egg Stuffing Party Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Station (located between DQ and First National Bank).All supplies will be provided along with breakfast and beverages.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Dublin Spring Break: Friday, March 14-March 21 Thursday, March 20■ Tranquil Tales Toddler Time: 10-11 a.m. Dublin Public Library Mindfulness and Yoga Story Time for ages 2-5(206 W. Blackjack) FREE■ Planting Basics: 3-4 p.m.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The following first responder calls were made March 3 -March 9. Local first responders handled 91 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD March 3A vehicle search with consent was completed by Dublin PD and a warning was given.PD responded to a two-vehicle collision with air bag deployment on Mesquite.

RD launches grant program

Wyndi
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Revitalize Dublin has kicked off a home improvement grant program aimed at helping home owners and the community by beautifying local properties.