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Volunteers line up to fill meal containers for the monthly Community Table outreach event. After 10 years of serving the community, the outreach will no longer be happening. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Volunteers line up to fill meal containers for the monthly Community Table outreach event. After 10 years of serving the community, the outreach will no longer be happening. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Community Table ends decade of giving

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
On Wednesday, Nov. 29, volunteers gathered at the First Methodist Church in the fellowship hall for the final Community Table, preparing and packaging hundreds of meals for neighbors as they have done for nearly 10 years.
Library employee Daniela Carrillo paints a mural in the new teen area at the Dublin Public Library. The library has undergone a major transformation and is anticipated to reopen this Saturday. New murals are featured in both the teen area and the children’s area at the library. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Library employee Daniela Carrillo paints a mural in the new teen area at the Dublin Public Library. The library has undergone a major transformation and is anticipated to reopen this Saturday. New murals are featured in both the teen area and the children’s area at the library. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Library to reopen Dec. 9

Wyndi
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Dublin Public Library is anticipated to reopen Saturday, Dec. 9 and will be ready to put its best foot forward after receiving a major renovation. The library, which has been closed since Saturday, Nov. 18, has received new paint, brand new carpet, two new murals and new furniture and shelving.

Arrest made in offender shooting

Wyndi
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
A shooting occurred over the weekend in Stephenville when a registered sex offender was shot. According to information released by the Stephenville Police Department, on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 9:46 p.m., SPD was dispatched to an injured male in the 300 block of Morgan Mill Rd.
Vanessa Pantoja, a junior at Dublin High School, has earned first place in State in Sr. Creed Speaking at the state Leadership and Development Event competition. Submitted photo

Vanessa Pantoja, a junior at Dublin High School, has earned first place in State in Sr. Creed Speaking at the state Leadership and Development Event competition. Submitted photo

Pantoja 1st in State!

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
“She’s top of the top. There’s nobody higher than her.” These were the words Dublin FFA sponsor Derek Dunlap used to describe Vanessa Pantoja after the DHS junior took first place in Sr. Creed Speaking at the state Leadership and Development Event competition this past weekend.
The 2023 Toy Ride heads into Dublin on Patrick Street Saturday, Dec. 2. The ride provided toys and financial support for the Double N Cowboy Church’s Angel Tree. Several motorcycle clubs participated in the event starting at Red Barrel Bar and Grill. For more Christmas event photos see page A7. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The 2023 Toy Ride heads into Dublin on Patrick Street Saturday, Dec. 2. The ride provided toys and financial support for the Double N Cowboy Church’s Angel Tree. Several motorcycle clubs participated in the event starting at Red Barrel Bar and Grill. For more Christmas event photos see page A7. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Christmas rolls in to Dublin

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Thursday, Dec. 1 ■ Ladies Night and Wine Glass Painting: 4-7 p.m. Lucky Vines Saturday, Dec. 2 ■ Cowboy Santa Christmas activities: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doublin’ In in downtown Dublin 110 E. Elm Street). ■ 2023 Toy Run: 2 p.m. Red Barrel ■ Dublin Christmas Parade: 6 p.m.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Dublin Citizen accepting Letters to Santa The Dublin Citizen is now accepting Letters to Santa for its Christmas Greetings section that will print Thursday, Dec. 21. If you have an elementary aged home school child, please bring their letters to the newspaper office at 938 N. Patrick before Dec.

Tree of Angels to honor victims of violent crimes

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Erath County victim services staff will host the 22nd Annual Tree of Angels ceremony Thursday Dec. 7. The Tree of Angels is a time for victims, families and friends of victims to come together and remember those that have been victimized or lost due to violent crime. Beginning Monday, Dec.
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POLICE LOG

News Staff
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Nov. 13 A caller had a puppy in her yard. The call was referred to Animal Control A blue truck was parked in front of a caller’s address in the 800 block of Courtney idling for awhile and then it was turned off. Reporting person has never seen the truck before.

Toy Ride 2023 this Saturday

Wyndi
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Those wanting to embrace the spirit of Christmas while enjoying a great ride on their motorcycles are invited to participate in this year’s Toy Ride. This year’s ride is set for Saturday, Dec. 2 with registration starting at 2 p.m. at Red Barrel Bar and Grill.