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TxDOT urges safe driving during holidays

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The holiday season is officially underway. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, holiday seasons will never be the same. Starting Dec.

Gordon Hosting Christmas Tree Extravaganza

News Staff

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tarleton’s Gordon Center is inviting in for some friendly Christmas competition in the annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza that is now underway. The annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza showcases trees decorated by businesses in Gordon, Strawn and Mingus.

Toys for Tots Drive ends Monday

News Staff

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The local community is being called to help make Christmas merry for local kids as Toys for Tots drop boxes have been put up throughout Dublin and Stephenville. Local can drop unwrapped toys in the boxes through Dec.

Participants in the Ride for Sobriety bundled up against cold temps Sunday, Nov. 26 before taking off on a trail ride aimed at bringing awareness to the dangers of drug addiction. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Saddling up for sobriety

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

A total of 28 riders and volunteers gathered Sunday, Nov. 26 in raising awareness of the devastating effect drugs and alcohol can have during the Lilly G Ride for Sobriety.

Court approves jail improvements

Wyndi

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

In a brief meeting, Erath County Commissioners Court tackled a slew of agenda items including taking steps to improve the jail.

Parade, activities set for Saturday

Wyndi

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

A cowboy Christmas is on tap as the Dublin Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Lighted Christmas Parade and a slew of other events Saturday, Dec. 2 in Dublin.

More than 200 Angels are available at CWJC/ Transformation Pathway in downtown Dublin. All of the Angels to be adopted are from Dublin ISD schools and local assisted living. Stop in the store to pick one up today! Deadline to return gifts is Tuesday, Dec. 12. Courtesy photo

Angels in need of help

News Staff

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Vanessa Pantoja, a junior at Dublin High School, is advancing to state competition in Senior Spanish Creed Speaking for the second year in a row. Submitted photo

Pantoja advances to state

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Dublin FFA member Vanessa Pantoja is advancing tostatecompetition,following the Area IV Leadership Development Events held in Abilene on Nov. 20, where several other Dublin members placed high. Vanessa Pantoja took first place in the Area Sr.

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Library grateful for teen volunteers

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Editor’s note: Final part in a series about gratitude for the month of November. Many nonprofits would be lost without their volunteers but for the Dublin Public Library that is especially true as they have been undergoing a major renovation project.

Dublin Garden Club to host Tour of Homes

News Staff

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The Dublin Garden Club is hosting The Christmas Tour of Homes again this year and we hope you can join us. It will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.