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Quinn tells Santa what she would like for Christmas at Christmas in Bloom at Texas Sage Saturday, Nov. 16. The nursery offered holiday shoppers the chance to get some last minute fall plants, a jump start on holiday decorating and all kinds of door prizes at the event. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Quinn tells Santa what she would like for Christmas at Christmas in Bloom at Texas Sage Saturday, Nov. 16. The nursery offered holiday shoppers the chance to get some last minute fall plants, a jump start on holiday decorating and all kinds of door prizes at the event. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Bring on the holidays!

The time of generosity and blessings that abound is upon us, and for Erath County citizens who may need a meal or just a chance to share camaraderie with one another the choices are widespread.This Thursday, Nov.
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Petition calls for return of Dublin 2-time war ace

A call has been issued to bring a Dublin-born hero home to Texas as the Lubbock VFW started a petition to recover the remains of pilot Lt. Col. George Andrew Davis who was shot down defending others in the Korean War. The petition can be found at returnourhero.
A vendor offers treats at Texas Sage’s Christmas PageA5 inBloomevent. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A vendor offers treats at Texas Sage’s Christmas PageA5 inBloomevent. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Season to showcase charitable giving

As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to remember others, and Dublin is full of opportunities to help.Toys for TotsLilly G Arena Productions is hosting the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive again for Erath County.

Donations for Shop with a Cop sought

Shop with a Cop is just around the corner and Dublin PD along with other Erath County law enforcement agencies are seeking donations.

Area Briefs

Thanksgiving Market this SaturdayThe Thanksgiving Dublin Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in Wright Park Think of holiday cheer, holiday guests, and holiday gifts. At the Dublin Market you’ll find homemade delectables, unique gifts, and handmade crafts to enliven the season.

Community Calendar

Saturday, Nov. 16■ Christmas in Bloom: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Texas Sage (2554 W. Hwy. 6)■ Dublin Market Days: 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Wright Park (201 W. Blackjack St.)Monday, Nov. 18■ Thanksgiving Cooking Class: 6-8 p.m. CWJC/ Transformation Pathway Tuesday, Nov. 19■ Stephenville City Council: 5:30 p.m.
POLICE LOG

POLICE LOG

POLICE LOG

Oct. 28Dublin PD assisted ECSO with a traffic stop near Blue Jay Dairy.Two males were fighting in the 700 block of North Grafton and the reporting person couldn’t break them up. Officer made scene and the other party had left the scene.

ATV accident kills one

A Dubliner was killed in an ATV accident last week.According to information released by the Texas Department of Transportation, the accident occurred at 1:46 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Comanche County on County Road 436, 3.2 miles west of Proctor.

Erath named in pole replacement program

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced an initial award of about $18.5 million in grant funding benefiting 17 counties across the state as part of the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program.

Automation aids Tarleton admissions

Tarleton State University’s admissions processing capacity recently got a boost thanks to software that incorporates a bot to screen student transcripts much faster than in the past.