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Court talks bids

A slew of bids for upcoming projects were opened and discussed at the Sept. 27 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting. The court unveiled a single sealed bid for technology upgrades to the justice center at a cost of about $104,000 from Justice AV Solutions, Inc.
Young girls enjoy riding a mechanical bull at the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 30 hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The event showcased a day of fun including boxing, more than 60 vendors, tasty food, games, a rodeo with escaramuza and a cabalgata (trail ride). For more photos of the event, see page A8 and go to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Young girls enjoy riding a mechanical bull at the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 30 hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The event showcased a day of fun including boxing, more than 60 vendors, tasty food, games, a rodeo with escaramuza and a cabalgata (trail ride). For more photos of the event, see page A8 and go to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

HHF gives fall flavor

HHF gives fall flavor

Community Calendar

Thursday, September 28 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, Sept. 29 ■ Hispanic Heritage Festival: Movie at the Library - 7:30 p.m.  ■ Fall festival: Elementary field - 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

Area Briefs

Fundraiser Oct. 7 for St. Jude's Red Barrel Bar & Grill will be hosting a fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Brisket sandwiches will be available for $10. There will be a cornhole competition with brackets filled at 10 a.m.

Police Log

Sept. 11 There was a report of a large dog with a chain still attached running around in yards trying to fight other dogs on West Liveoak. The call was referred to Animal Control. A caller stated that someone is dumping items in the Dublin Housing Authority dumpster in the 200 block of East May.

Indictments named

The following individuals were indicted on felony charges by the Erath County Grand Jury Sept. 22.

Hunger Action Month provides opportunities

With September being Hunger Action Month, numerous area clubs and resources are coming together to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action.
Educators from Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont show audience members that 99.9% of the time alligators can be trained as he leans in for a gator kiss. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Educators from Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont show audience members that 99.9% of the time alligators can be trained as he leans in for a gator kiss. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Comanche Pow Wow

Educators from Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont show audience members that 99.9% of the time alligators can be trained as he leans in for a gator kiss. A ‘Fancy dancer’ performs at the annual Comanche Pow Wow. Native Americans from multiple tribes took part in the annual event.

CASA seeks Hispanic volunteers

Sept. 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

School board talks tax collections

Moving through a brief agenda Monday, Sept. 25, the Dublin ISD School Board received its tax collection report, which was full of good news. Robert Meyers with the district’s tax lawyer firm of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C.