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Comanche Extension
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
I regret I cannot be a better source of optimism for producers during this ongoing extreme drought and high temperature weather pattern.

CWD threat to Texas deer

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign.
Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Greens Creek Baptist Church is abuzz with color and activity this week as it is hosting the Twists and Turns Vacation Bible School. Students have been led through faith-based and fun dances (above) in the sanctuary and crafts like three-dimensional fish paper crafts (below). Cards and oversized games adorn every part of the church offering fun ways to worship and even showing off some hula hoop tricks (left). The VBS is held 8:45 a.m. to noon through Friday, July 28.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Greens Creek Baptist Church is abuzz with color and activity this week as it is hosting the Twists and Turns Vacation Bible School. Students have been led through faith-based and fun dances (above) in the sanctuary and crafts like three-dimensional fish paper crafts (below). Cards and oversized games adorn every part of the church offering fun ways to worship and even showing off some hula hoop tricks (left). The VBS is held 8:45 a.m. to noon through Friday, July 28.

Play and praise

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Greens Creek Baptist Church is abuzz with color and activity this week as it is hosting the Twists and Turns Vacation Bible School. Students have been led through faith-based and fun dances (above) in the sanctuary and crafts like three-dimensional fish paper crafts (below).

DeLeon P&M Festival returns Aug. 2-5

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Editor’s note: DeLeon offers a refreshing way to beat the heat with the annual Peach & Melon Festival. See the ad below for a full schedule of the many events planned. Its history is as rich as the fruit on display.

DISD OKs officers for all campuses

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Dublin ISD approved a memo of understanding for three full-time School Resource Officers for the upcoming school year, pending approval by city council in August.

Cookoff now state event

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Stephenville Area Elks Lodge keeps making the annual BBQ CookOff even bigger and the organization announced last week the event will be an official state championship cook-off. The sanctioned barbecue cook-off will be this Saturday, July 29 at Dublin City Park.

Back-to-School Fair Saturday

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Once again, the Dublin Public Library, with the support of generous donors and local businesses and organizations, will be hosting a Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29 on the library lawn. “I want to thank everyone for their kindness and support for this event.
All manners of lessons

All manners of lessons

All manners of lessons

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council hosted its annual manners camp last week (July 17-July 21) in their gallery on the Stephenville courthouse square. Girls learned rules of etiquette each morning while boys learned proper protocol in the afternoon.

Trial begins in auditor shooting case

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A jury began hearing testimony Monday, July 24 in the trial of Garrett Reeves, 24, who is accused of shooting his father Kent Reeves, current Erath County Auditor. The trial is being held this week in the 266th Judicial District Court with Judge Donald R. Jones presiding.
Dublin Volunteer Fire Department has seen an uptick in fires recently including two Monday involving hay on FM 219 and one on CR 336. Erath, Lingleville and Courtesy photo PageA3 ProctorallrespondedwithDublinonCR336.

Dublin Volunteer Fire Department has seen an uptick in fires recently including two Monday involving hay on FM 219 and one on CR 336. Erath, Lingleville and Courtesy photo PageA3 ProctorallrespondedwithDublinonCR336.

Burn ban now in effect

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A 90-day burn ban was put into effect Monday, July 24 by the Erath County Commissioners Court. This followed a seven day burn ban enacted by Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee Thursday, July 20. Welding guidelines are included in the ban.