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County Judge Brandon Huckabee presents representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution a proclaimation for Constitution Week (Sept. 17-23) and urge all citizens to celebrate the Constitution. A display is in the courthouse atrium. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

County Judge Brandon Huckabee presents representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution a proclaimation for Constitution Week (Sept. 17-23) and urge all citizens to celebrate the Constitution. A display is in the courthouse atrium. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Commissioners approve budget

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
With a full agenda, the Erath County Commissioners Court approved its budget, tax rate and levy, Monday, Sept. 11. The tax rate was approved at $0.3947 per $100 valuation, a rate below the voter approval rate and above the no new revenue rate. The tax rate represents a 4.

Budget, improvement grants in works for EDC

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Dublin EDC recently approved its budget and a host of grants at its recent meeting. Current assets for the EDC, as of June 30 are $331,405.27 and their projected revenue – sales tax is $207,443.99 for a total of $538,849.26 for assets and projected revenues.
Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Seniors Sulmara Gonzalez and Jeffrey Cervantes were named as the Homecoming Queen and King for Dublin High School over the weekend. For more Homecoming photos see B6 and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Seniors Sulmara Gonzalez and Jeffrey Cervantes were named as the Homecoming Queen and King for Dublin High School over the weekend. For more Homecoming photos see B6 and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Homecoming Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Seniors Sulmara Gonzalez and Jeffrey Cervantes were named as the Homecoming Queen and King for Dublin High School on Friday, Sept. 8.
A flag is removed from the coffin of First Lt. Noel Shoup, a World War II veteran from Erath County, by the Honor Guard from Ft. Cavazos. Shoup’s remains were recently returned to his family after more than 79 years. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

A flag is removed from the coffin of First Lt. Noel Shoup, a World War II veteran from Erath County, by the Honor Guard from Ft. Cavazos. Shoup’s remains were recently returned to his family after more than 79 years. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Dublin veteran finally home at rest

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After 79 years, six months and three days, World War II veteran and Dublin graduate Noel Shoup has now been laid to rest. Shoup, who was a 1936 graduate from Dublin High School, was considered Missing In Action/Killing in Action after his plane went down Feb.

Council talks budget, codes

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
During the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 11, the Dublin City Council approved the tax rate and budget for 2023-24, which includes several items to make improvements.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Thursday, September 7 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, Sept. 8 ■ Homecoming pep rally: 7:30 a.m. Dublin High School gym ■ Noel Shoup Processional: after 8 p.m. ■ Homecoming festivities: 6:30 p.m.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Women’s Missionary Union to meet The Women’s Missionary Union will be hosting a meeting each month on the second Thursday. The meeting is held at noon at Community Baptist Church located at 505 West Mesquite Street. WMU is a community-based women’s group.
Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson. Officers are, right to left front row, President Daniel Smith, Lion Tamer David Cleveland, (Watson), back row, right to left, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hightower, Tail Twister Ike Wade and First Vice President Raymond Salinas. Not pictured is Second Vice President Melissa Summers. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson. Officers are, right to left front row, President Daniel Smith, Lion Tamer David Cleveland, (Watson), back row, right to left, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hightower, Tail Twister Ike Wade and First Vice President Raymond Salinas. Not pictured is Second Vice President Melissa Summers. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

Dublin Lions Club officers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson.

Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Aug. 21 Report of a dog bite was referred to Erath County. The reporting person requested a welfare check on an elderly male whose electric wheelchair battery died and he can’t go anywhere. A 6-year-old girl was bit by a family cat. The call was referred to animal control.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
100 years ago Sept. 7, 1923 Dublin is the best cotton market in this section of the country. Farmers are receiving from 25 to 35 points per pound above what is paid in the near-by towns. Cotton is being hauled here from points beyond our neighboring cities because it brings a higher price here.