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Round-up auction Saturday

Round-up auction Saturday

Round-up auction Saturday

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Stephenville Cattle Company will host its annual Round-Up for Rehab auction and gun raffle on Saturday, Oct. 21 at noon. Owners Troy and Cheryl Moore are once again hosting the sale of a wide variety of items benefiting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

School vouchers head to Texas House

Brian Lopez
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
(Editor’s note: additional reporting for this story was done by Dublin Citizen staff members) A bill that would create a school voucher program to let parents use state funds to pay for private schools — a longtime conservative goal and a big concern for public education advocates — was approved...

Local foundation to make 2023 grants - applicants sought

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Each year, the Terrell Foundation awards grants to Stephenville area charitable organizations and civic efforts. The Terrell Foundation will make its 2023 grant awards in December. The Terrell Foundation was formed seventy-two years ago by Stephenville physician J.C.

Tarleton to celebrate Homecoming this week

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Tradition takes center stage as Tarleton State University welcomes returning alumni for Homecoming 2023. Activities are scheduled each night this week, culminating Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Texans’ football matchup with Morehead State.
An eclipse to remember

An eclipse to remember

An eclipse to remember

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Throughout Erath County and Texas, many gathered outdoors Saturday, Oct. 14 to view the annular solar eclipse. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun but it is too far from Earth to completely obscure it.

Early voting to start Monday

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Early voting for 14 Constitutional Amendments Nov. 7 election begins Monday, Oct. 23 and voters are encouraged to cast their ballots. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 through Oct. 27; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 through Wednesday, Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Disinfectant changes in water

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Upper Leon River Municipal Water District Proctor Water Treatment plant has temporarily switched the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine for less than 30 days. The change began on Oct. 12 and will continue through Nov. 1.
Red Barrel raises $13K for St. Jude’s

Red Barrel raises $13K for St. Jude’s

Red Barrel raises $13K for St. Jude’s

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Red Barrel Bar & Grill was swarmed Saturday, Oct. 7 as the community came together for food, fun and a great cause as they hosted what is planned to be the first annual St. Jude’s fundraiser. Red Barrel managers Rachel Simon and Randy Freeman reported they are accepting donations until Oct.

Council eyes code prospects, annexation

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dublin City Council was presented with information about code enforcement and delinquent tax collection and approved the annexation of 3.1 acres on FM219 north during the regular meeting Monday, Oct. 16.

Women empowering Women slated for Tuesday, Oct. 17

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Women Empowering Women event is quickly approaching and sponsorships and tickets are still available. Both the Dublin Chamber and the Comanche Chamber of Commerce are joining to host Professional Business Women of Central Texas Women Empowering Women Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.