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Tarleton awarded $125K for repayment grant program

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has awarded Tarleton State University a $125,000 grant as part of the Texas Completion Repayment Grant Program. The money comes from the $94.
Jr. High Band place high in contest

Jr. High Band place high in contest

Jr. High Band place high in contest

Dublin Junior High Band competed in the Concert and Sightreading contest in Stephenville on Thursday. On Stage they were awarded a 2 (Excellent). In Sightreading they were awarded a 1 (Superior). This is the best the Junior High has done since 2012.

Dublin Egg Hunt April 15

Community members and business owners have come together in the spirit of Easter to organize the inaugural Dublin Easter EGGstravaganza. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Friday, April 15 at the City Park on Highland Avenue.

CASA speaks of needs during Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.

Suspect arrested in murder

Dublin Police reported that Jesus Manuel Deleon, 60, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 27 in the 400 block of West Valley in Dublin.
Up with a Bounce

Up with a Bounce

Up with a Bounce

A youngster gets help leaving a bounce house during Friday’s Life Skills Field Day hosted by Dublin ISD at the Memorial Stadium. See more photos in DISD’s Thank you ad on page B6. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lone Star Show/Pull returns

The second annual Lone Star Equipment Show and Tractor Pull is set for the DeLeon Community Park on April 8 and April 9. New this year is a high school level Ag Mechanics contest open to all and overseen by Ranger College. Judging on the ag mechanics show will be 3 p.m. on April 8.
Kolb throws hat in for School board

Kolb throws hat in for School board

Kolb throws hat in for School board

Dewayne Kolb said his decision to run for the unexpired term (ending 2024) on the Dublin ISD School Board in the May 7 election stems from a desire to know what’s going on with the district and lend his real world experience in helping make decisions.
DHS has strong group at ‘play’

DHS has strong group at ‘play’

DHS has strong group at ‘play’

The Dublin High School One Act Play team continue to rise through the competition with their performance of “The Book of Everything” and will next be performing in the Region contest at Clyde High School on April 21 after advancing in Area competition Saturday At Clyde..

Area Trash-Off returns Saturday

The month of April has special meaning for Texans. It’s when many groups - like Adopt-a-Highway and Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates - participate in the statewide “Don’t mess with Texas Trash-Off.