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Blood Drive set for Dec. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A blood drive will be held from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Comanche County Medical Center (10201 Hwy. 16 N., Comanche). Look for the Hendrick Regional Blood Center Blood Mobile in front of CCMC.
The Erath County District Attorney Office hosted its annual Tree of Angels for the victims of violent crime, along with their friends and family members on Dec. 7. Angels are hung on the tree each year in remembrance. Submitted photo

The Erath County District Attorney Office hosted its annual Tree of Angels for the victims of violent crime, along with their friends and family members on Dec. 7. Angels are hung on the tree each year in remembrance. Submitted photo

The Erath County District Attorney

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Erath County District Attorney Offi ce hosted its annual Tree of Angels for the victims of violent crime, along with their friends and family members on Dec. 7. Angels are hung on the tree each year in remembrance.

Live Nativity this weekend

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Those wanting to remember the reason for the season may want to attend the ninth annual Live Nativity at Lingleville Baptist Church this weekend. Performances will be held Friday, Dec. 15- Sunday, Dec. 17, and start at sundown at around 6 p.m. Performances run every 30 minutes until about 10 p.m.
Bagpiper Jared Malone filled Dublin’s Things Celtic with some merry melodies on Saturday, Dec. 9. Above, Things Celtic owner Lanora Davidson addresses the listeners in the store, announcing they had more than 50 watching online as well. Malone then joked he needed to ‘break out his brogue’ accent for the crowd. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Bagpiper Jared Malone filled Dublin’s Things Celtic with some merry melodies on Saturday, Dec. 9. Above, Things Celtic owner Lanora Davidson addresses the listeners in the store, announcing they had more than 50 watching online as well. Malone then joked he needed to ‘break out his brogue’ accent for the crowd. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A Celtic concert

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Bagpiper Jared Malone filled Dublin’s Things Celtic with some merry melodies on Saturday, Dec. 9. Above, Things Celtic owner Lanora Davidson addresses the listeners in the store, announcing they had more than 50 watching online as well.

The Refuge

Jerry Ousley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Ben stopped, hiding in the brush, panting like a dog out of breath. It had all been a terrible mistake. He had been with his friend, Jeremiah, helping him herd up the sheep. They had been friends since they were small children playing in the fields.

Crosses on cars

Ruthie Alekseeva
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Shari turns her air conditioner up and her car stereo down, as she adjusts her rear-view mirror. That’s better, she thinks. Now, I can see clearer. Waiting for the light change, she drums her fingers on the steering wheel. Come on, she thinks. I must get home.
Circle of Champions for November and December November: Fatima Castro Ruiz, Steve Herrera (not pictured), Brayan Ortiz (not pictured) and Sofia Vallin (not pictured). December: Jonathan Enhorabuena, Jax Johnson (not pictured), Wendy Maciel (not pictured) and Andrea Sanchez. Presented by Principal Paige Johnson.

Circle of Champions for November and December November: Fatima Castro Ruiz, Steve Herrera (not pictured), Brayan Ortiz (not pictured) and Sofia Vallin (not pictured). December: Jonathan Enhorabuena, Jax Johnson (not pictured), Wendy Maciel (not pictured) and Andrea Sanchez. Presented by Principal Paige Johnson.

Circle of Champions for November and December

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
November: Fatima Castro Ruiz, Steve Herrera (not pictured), Brayan Ortiz (not pictured) and Sofi a Vallin (not pictured). December: Jonathan Enhorabuena, Jax Johnson (not pictured), Wendy Maciel (not pictured) and Andrea Sanchez. Presented by Principal Paige Johnson.
Athletic Scholars for November and December November: (not present) Jayden Balvantin and (not present) Ashton Munoz (Junior High School) and Alonso Moreno and Olivia Salyer (High School). December: Jax Johnson (not present) and Kimberly Ortiz (not present) (Junior High) and Aidan Hernandez and Yesenia Osoria (not present) (High School). Presented by Athletic Director Greg Hardcastle.

Athletic Scholars for November and December November: (not present) Jayden Balvantin and (not present) Ashton Munoz (Junior High School) and Alonso Moreno and Olivia Salyer (High School). December: Jax Johnson (not present) and Kimberly Ortiz (not present) (Junior High) and Aidan Hernandez and Yesenia Osoria (not present) (High School). Presented by Athletic Director Greg Hardcastle.

Athletic Scholars for November and December

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
November: (not present) Jayden Balvantin and (not present) Ashton Munoz (Junior High School) and Alonso Moreno and Olivia Salyer (High School). December: Jax Johnson (not present) and Kimberly Ortiz (not present) (Junior High) and Aidan Hernandez and Yesenia Osoria (not present) (High School).
Extracurricular Scholar for November Alma Hoguin (awarded for band). Presented byBand Director Ronny Luedke. The December Extracurricular Scholar for FPS was Karen Ortiz and she was not present.

Extracurricular Scholar for November Alma Hoguin (awarded for band). Presented byBand Director Ronny Luedke. The December Extracurricular Scholar for FPS was Karen Ortiz and she was not present.

Extracurricular Scholar for November

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Alma Hoguin (awarded for band). Presented byBand Director Ronny Luedke. The December Extracurricular Scholar for FPS was Karen Ortiz and she was not present.
Lion Leaders for November Evelyn Uribe (not present) and Ezekiel Stodola (Pre-K), Angel Osornio and Dylan Stone (Kindergarten), Calvin De La Garza and Embree Hendrix (First grade), Elijah Peace ( not present) and Azalea Holguin (Second grade) and Ryan Johnson (not present) and Payton Williams (Third Grade). Presented by Principal Brandy Carr.

Lion Leaders for November Evelyn Uribe (not present) and Ezekiel Stodola (Pre-K), Angel Osornio and Dylan Stone (Kindergarten), Calvin De La Garza and Embree Hendrix (First grade), Elijah Peace ( not present) and Azalea Holguin (Second grade) and Ryan Johnson (not present) and Payton Williams (Third Grade). Presented by Principal Brandy Carr.

Lion Leaders for November

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Evelyn Uribe (not present) and Ezekiel Stodola (Pre-K), Angel Osornio and Dylan Stone (Kindergarten), Calvin De La Garza and Embree Hendrix (First grade), Elijah Peace ( not present) and Azalea Holguin (Second grade) and Ryan Johnson (not present) and Payton Williams (Third Grade). Presented by Prin