Gorditas Durango features an authentic taste of Mexico with gorditas - a thick pancake made from cornmeal, typically split and filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables (think pita pocket). Reese Keeling | Citizen staff photo

Participants at First Baptist Church’s SCUBA Vacation Bible School enjoy putting together some sea-based crafts. The church held VBS July 15-18. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Snorgie, a female giraffe at Fossil Rim, has recently given birth to a new calf. The calf, who has not yet been named, is the little sister to Waffles. The giraffes can be seen on the self-guided tour through Fossil Rim. Courtesy photo

Stephenville FFA attained 13 State Championship Titles and $59,000 in scholarships at the 96th Texas FFA State Convention. Savannah Bowers | Courtesy photo

Sarah Warner Svadlenka led an art camp last week as part of Dublin Public Library’s summer reading program. Artists met in the library’s teen room and practiced with various styles and activities including taking real leaves and using those to create original art. Wyndi Veigel Gaudette | Citizen staff photos