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People of all ages and genders attended the 5th annual Better Beginnings Brunch for Cross Timbers Family Services Saturday, Jan. 25. The brunch acts as the nonprofit’s major fundraiser of the year and focused on secondary survivors of domestic abuse during the keynote address. For more photos see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

People of all ages and genders attended the 5th annual Better Beginnings Brunch for Cross Timbers Family Services Saturday, Jan. 25. The brunch acts as the nonprofit’s major fundraiser of the year and focused on secondary survivors of domestic abuse during the keynote address. For more photos see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

CTFS brunch shares info on secondary victims

Tarleton’s Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballrooms were a sea of color and conversation as Cross Timbers Family Services hosted its fifth annual Better Beginnings Brunch fundraiser.

DISD bests state in STAAR

“Thank you, thank you, thank you ...” could be heard over a video recording prepared with Dublin ISD third graders in honor of School Board Appreciation Month at the Monday, Jan. 27 school board meeting.

Annual pageant signups now underway

Signups for the annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce Ambassador pageant is now underway and this year the pageant is full of changes geared to make the experience even better for the young ladies participating.Little Miss Dublin will be held at 7 p.m.

Filings continue for council, school board

Filings for local elections for school board and city council are continuing and applications are slowly being filed.Incumbent City Councilmember Place 3 Darren Turley has filed to retain his seat and Bolek ‘Bo’ Kabala has filed for Place 1 city council. Place 1 is currently held by Barrett Joiner.
SPC Kyle Beddow

SPC Kyle Beddow

Volunteer Day set for Erath County veteran’s home Saturday

The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is inviting the community to a Volunteer Day Saturday, Feb. 1 to help landscape a custom home for Erath County veteran SPC Kyle Beddow.The event will be held at 805 Hill Valley Estates, Stephenville, TX 76401 at 10 a.m.
SPC Kyle Beddow

SPC Kyle Beddow

Volunteer Day Feb. 1 for Erath veteran

The national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is inviting the community to a Volunteer Day Saturday, Feb. 1 to help landscape a custom home for Erath County veteran SPC Kyle Beddow. The event will be held at 805 Hill Valley Estates, Stephenville, TX 76401 at 10 a.m.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 23 ■ Erath Engaged: 3-6 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Friday, Jan. 24■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs.■ Lingleville Homecoming Pep Rally: 2:30 p.m. school gym (public welcome!

Briefs

Pinewood Derby set for Feb. 22Pack 35 of Dublin will be having its 2025 Pinewood Derby Races from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at 815 N. Patrick Street.There will be a Den Class, Sibling Class, Legends Class and a Corporate Class!The event will be great fun and entertainment for all ages!

Briefs

Erath County Genealogical Society will hold it's first meeting of the year from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Dublin Public Library.ECGS member Marilyn Hay will present the program on Navigating Family Tree Maker Software.