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First Drink at 14

First Drink at 14

First Drink at 14

How early does someone have their first taste of alcohol? According to Engaging for Change Community Coalition (EC3), the answer is 14 for the local area.
Dublin has started getting dressed up for the St. Patrick’s Celebration March 11-12 and even this metal rooster at the corner of Highland Avenue and Blackjack is getting into the excitment. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin has started getting dressed up for the St. Patrick’s Celebration March 11-12 and even this metal rooster at the corner of Highland Avenue and Blackjack is getting into the excitment. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin starts seeing green

Dublin is getting even more green as decorations have started popping up for the annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This year’s celebration will be held on March 12 with vendors, live music, the annual parade, an interactive murder mystery, the Shamrock Shootout disc golf tournament and more.

Elections Tuesday

It’s time to decide! Tuesday is election day in the Republican and Democratic primary elections, A total of 1,847 voters had cast their ballot in early voting as of Tuesday afternoon Voters can vote in either primary but are ineligible to vote in both.
Chance Garrett

Chance Garrett

Garrett files for JP, Pct. 2

Chance Garrett is running for the position of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 and is looking to bring his experience in law enforcement to the office. Garrett, the current manager of Stone’s Auto in Dublin, reported that he was a police officer for 10.5 years.
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Dublin sales remain steady in January

Dublin sales remained steady in the most recent sales tax report issued by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Feb. 1. Sales tax receipts for January were within $400 of the same period last year. This is even with the Dublin Dollar General being closed for renovations.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water lightly stained; 40 degrees; 1.82 feet low. Fishing weather is good as we head into a weekend with consistent weather and good winds.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Peach Tree Pruning Time Once more it is peach tree pruning time. The problem with pruning peach trees is they will want to start blooming the first warm spell after pruning, then you get a late frost and so long peaches.

Crop Report

Winter vegetable crops were performing well in the Rio Grande Valley, and high demand and decent prices are making for a good start to 2022, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Juan Anciso, Ph.D.

Lions headed to Bidistrict

The Dublin Lions are heading into the Bi-district playoffs Monday, Feb. 21 as they face City View (ranked 7th in state) at 6 p.m. in Mineral Wells. Coach Wes Grisham encourages all fans to come root for their Flyin’ Lions! This game follows a close 59-49 loss to Early on Feb.
Judy Gromatzky

Judy Gromatzky

Where Are They Now?

T hroughout Judy Gromatzky’s career as a teacher, she has always prioritized uplifting her students, and making them feel at home in her classroom. “So many kids told me I made their days,” she said.