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Police Log

News Staff

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

June 19 An officer helped return a 15-year-old runaway back home. June 20 A reporting person advised there were dogs attacking sheep. The caller believed it was the neighbor’s dogs.

Lazaro, Zaylee and Dionicia Azua

When Dionicia Perez Azua has a goal, she will accomplish it. Over the course of her career, Azua went from working for St Gobain to pay her way through cosmetology school to serving as the chief clerk for the Erath County Justice of the Peace, and she is proud of her journey.

Greens Creek hosts open house

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Re-Max Lone Star realtor Joe Grimshaw points out the planned phases of Greens Creek, a Texas Lifestyle community, to a group of visitors during an open house Saturday morning at the office at 12550 S Hwy US377.

Gordon Center gives free entry to Veterans

News Staff

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center is giving free admission through Labor Day, Sept. 4, to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families as part of the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative.

Summer Reading Club to end July 22

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Those participating in the Dublin Public Library’s Summer Reading Club only have a few more weeks to put on their speedy reading hats before reading logs must be turned in. All reading logs must be turned in by 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22.

Elizabeth Kahura, an educator, storyteller and musician, shared music in her folk tales from Africa program at the Dublin Public Library Thursday, June 29. Submitted photo

Experiencing Africa

News Staff

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Elizabeth Kahura, an educator, storyteller and musician, shared music in her folk tales from Africa program at the Dublin Public Library Thursday, June 29. Participants in the Folktales from Africa program get to try out African instruments for themselves in the annual program.

Atmos launches weatherization program

News Staff

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Atmos Energy has sent out a notice that qualified customers in North, Central, and East Texas can apply for up to $4,000 in home upgrades at no cost. These upgrades can help customers keep cool as summer temperatures climb, stay warm in the winter and save money on utility bills.

Donations needed for back-to-school fair

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

It has been said it takes a village, and to get students prepared for the upcoming school year, Dublin citizens are being asked to help at this year’s annual Back-to-School Fair. The Dublin Public Library will be hosting its Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EDC revamps grants

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The Dublin EDC has recently reorganized its grants and is offering five of them to assist business owners and the community.

Brenda Baumert and Sandra Hammons, nieces of World War II veteran Noel Shoup, will be able to welcome their uncle back home after he went missing in action after his plane was shot down in France on Feb. 28, 1944. Due to the efforts of the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency, Shoup’s remains are being returned home for burial. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Erath WWII vet coming home to rest after 79 years

Paul Gaudette And Wyndi Veigel •

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Between July 26 and Sept. 8, 2018, a recovery team with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency was excavating the site of a plane crash near the town of Wiammeville in France.