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Heritage fest this Saturday

This weekend marks the return of the Hispanic Heritage Festival hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, offering a full day of live entertainment, food and fun at the Dublin City Park.

Employee pay details released

In the recently approved budget, county employees received raises but citizens have questioned how much will each individual will actually receive. In a report released by the Erath County Auditor’s office, details are available on county employee raises.
Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Homecoming Queen Isabella Chacon is crowned along her dad and Homecoming King Cesar Solano who was crowned at the community-wide pep rally Friday afternoon. The crown was presented by last year’s Homecoming Queen Hannah Binkley. For more Homecoming photos see page 8B and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo Homecoming Queen Isabella Chacon is crowned along her dad and Homecoming King Cesar Solano who was crowned at the community-wide pep rally Friday afternoon. The crown was presented by last year’s Homecoming Queen Hannah Binkley. For more Homecoming photos see page 8B and the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Fit for a queen

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo State Representative Shelby Slawson reads a state proclamation in honor of Moo-La’s 50th birthday on Friday, Sept.23. County Judge-elect Brandon Huckabee, Texas Association of Dairymen Darren Turley and Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien also spoke on the significance of dairy in Erath County.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo State Representative Shelby Slawson reads a state proclamation in honor of Moo-La’s 50th birthday on Friday, Sept.23. County Judge-elect Brandon Huckabee, Texas Association of Dairymen Darren Turley and Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien also spoke on the significance of dairy in Erath County.

A moo-ving event

Community Calendar

an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities _ Dublin Homecoming _ Back to Home Grand Opening,: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown _ Commissioners Court: 9 a.m., courthouse, downtown Stephenville _ EDC meeting: 6 p.m. EDC office downtown _ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Hispanic heritage festival set for Sept. 30 -Oct. 1

Dublin and the Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The festival is bringing back some crowd favorites and adding some new excitement as the festival moves to the Dublin City Park. The kickoff will begin all around town on Sept.

Briefs

Star Council hosts Library Card event The Star Council will hosting a social event at the Dublin Public Library to celebrate library card sign up month. The event will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. Everyone who gets a library card from Sept. 1 through Sept.
Candidates from left, are Janet Dudding, Tracy Fisher, Susan Hays, Amanda Reichek, and Erin Nowell. The candidates recently visited Erath and Comanche counties. Vivian Menzel | Submitted photo

Candidates from left, are Janet Dudding, Tracy Fisher, Susan Hays, Amanda Reichek, and Erin Nowell. The candidates recently visited Erath and Comanche counties. Vivian Menzel | Submitted photo

Candidates visit Erath, Comanche

Candidates for State Comptroller, Agriculture Commissioner, Texas Supreme Court, and State Board of Education stopped at the Erath and Comanche Counties Sept. 10 to campaign and visit with voters.

Turning Back the Pages

Sept. 22, 1922 At an enthusiastic meeting of 50 or more parents and teachers in the Dublin high school auditorium Wednesday afternoon, a Parent-Teacher Association was organized. Miss Mary Marrs and Mrs. King of Stephenville were present and Mrs.
Scotty Biggs and his family

Scotty Biggs and his family

Where Are They Now? Scotty Biggs

Scotty Biggs has always loved getting outside and working with his hands. Throughout a 12-year career in the Navy he enjoyed working as a boatswain’s mate, driving boats and transporting people and supplies.