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Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: The district experienced record drought and record high temperatures in May. Those dry, hot conditions continued.
Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center representatives

Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center representatives

Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center representatives

Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center representatives share information at the Health and Safety Fair at Dublin Public Library Wednesday, June 15. The nonprofit aids those in Erath, Somervell and Hood County. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo
Upcoming Library Fun

Upcoming Library Fun

Upcoming Library Fun

Thursday, June 20 • Master Naturalist Program - 2 p.m. • Outdoor Movie ‘Encanto’ - Sunset Wedneday, June 29 • Barks & Books: Meet Annie - 2 p.m. Thursday, June 30 • Storywater with Ditchwater Sal - 10 a.m.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives share information about water safety on Lake Proctor. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo
Infused water

Infused water

Infused water

Infused water is given out by representatives from the Agriculture Extension Agency. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Community Calendar

Thursday •Erath County Master Naturalist Program: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Dublin Public Library Outdoor Movie Night at the library - ‘Encanto’ at Sunset Tuesday •Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Briefs

Voter Registration event July 4 at Library Register to vote this July 4th—or update your voter residence information. New voters can register at 17yrs, 10 mo. age. There will be a voter registration table for Erath County residents at the Dublin Public Library, July 4, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Dr. O’Brien’s infirmary (right) was located across the street from the Dublin Bottling Works on Elm Street. Dr. Guy later opened a hospital clinic on the second story of the Harrell building later known as the Franks Rexall Drug Building (right, bottom). Dr. Guy later built a larger hospital on Patrick Street (above). Photos courtesy of the Dublin Historical Museum and the Ralph and Dosie Rogers Collection/Tarleton. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dr. O’Brien’s infirmary (right) was located across the street from the Dublin Bottling Works on Elm Street. Dr. Guy later opened a hospital clinic on the second story of the Harrell building later known as the Franks Rexall Drug Building (right, bottom). Dr. Guy later built a larger hospital on Patrick Street (above). Photos courtesy of the Dublin Historical Museum and the Ralph and Dosie Rogers Collection/Tarleton. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

The first indication of a hospital in Dublin appears to be Dr. O’Brien’s Sanitarium or Infirmary on Elm Street in downtown Dublin. We have several photographs of the building. One of the photographs was taken in 1907.

Briefs

Elks DAP Car Show slated for July The 2nd annual Elks DAP (Drug Awareness Program) will held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at the Dublin City Park. Awards will be given for Pre-1950, 1950-’70, 1970-’90, Post 1990 and more. To register email elksdap2834@gmail.com.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

June 12 At 8:10 p.m. possible illegal cock fighting was reported on CR 349 or 340. June 13 At 10:12 a.m. a grass fire on CR 124 burned between five to 10 acres and took more than two hours to put out. At 2:03 p.m. the above grass fire rekindled and was battled for over eight hours. At 5:36 p.m.