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Rodeo Museum fundraiser Saturday

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Rodeo Heritage Museum in Dublin is having their major fundraiser this Saturday and the event will have all kinds of rodeo fun including a live and silent auction and raffle. The event will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Dublin High School Cafeteria.

Tarleton inducts 4 to rodeo hall of fame

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Tarleton State University’s Rodeo Hall of Fame inducted four new members — Billy Bob Brown, Kody Engle-Granado, Pat Yancey and Rex Bland —at the organization’s annual steak dinner and auction Nov. 4 at the Tarleton Rodeo Arena. Proceeds benefit the rodeo scholarship fund.

Dublin Jr. High News

Paige Johnson

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

There are a lot of great things happening at Dublin JH. JH basketball has started JH boys play Thursday, November 17th at home against Early starting at 4:30 p.m. JH girls and boys will resume play after the Thanksgiving break.

Bluebird presentation set for Dublin Library

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Autumn is a good season to check bluebird nestboxes and prepare for next spring’s breeding season. Clean out last year’s nesting material. Rub soap on inside roof to discourage a wasp from building a nest there. Be sure entrance hole is still 1 ½ diameter. Perform needed maintenance.

Saluting those who serve

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Erath community members gathered in Stephenville’s Paradigm building for a special Veterans Day program hosted by Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240 & Auxiliary Unit 240. Matt Hallgarth (below) led as master of ceremonies while U.S. Army Col.

Dublin PD, EMS get raises

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Dublin City Council approved raises for Dublin Police and EMS employees as well as equipment for Dublin PD during the regular meeting Monday night.

Turkey giveaway this Saturday

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Mattressville of Stephenville is inviting the community to flock over to BMY this Saturday for the return of the Great Turkey Giveaway. For four years, Mattressville has been helping feed local families for the holiday. “We’re grateful to be in business,” said owner Brandon McDonald.

30 years sentenced in murder plea

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

After more than two years since the murder of a Dublin woman, Jeffrey Kenneth Rogers, 62, signed a plea agreement for 30 years in prison. Rogers pled guilty to the First Degree Felony offense for the murder of Traci Leigh Jones and was sentenced to 30 years through the agreement on Nov.

The Tarleton State University Corps of Cadet Color Guard stands at attention in pouring rain on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11 in preparation of a rifle salute. For more Veterans Day photos see page B6. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Honor and Sacrifice

News Staff

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Micheal Beard is presented this year’s Business Leader of the Year by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at their gratitude banquet Saturday, Nov. 12. Beard is the store manager for Dublin’s Brookshire Brothers and was presented the award by Chamber Executive Director John J. Staud. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

A Time of Gratitude

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A night of gratitude was experienced with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s annual chamber banquet. The banquet held Saturday, Nov. 12 was themed as ‘Gratitude,’ and featured an assortment of fall decorations including pumpkins and leaves.