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COVID Update

COVID Update

COVID Update

Erath County Emergency Management Coordinator Cyndi Smith reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Erath County in the most recent report Monday. The report also included a total of 121 probable cases of COVID that have gone unreported.

Grand Jury indicts 12

The Erath County Grand Jury returned 12 indictments on Thursday, Feb. 17.

POLICE LOG

February 7 A Reporting Person on Blackjack advised that her chickens were killed by a dog. The owner was found and received a citation. February 9 Dublin PD was informed of a flat bed 18-wheeler hauling pipe on Highway 6 East that was unable to maintain their lane. Two warnings were issued.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

February 11 At 7:50 p.m. a white F150 truck took off the side mirror of a red dually on FM 847. February 13 At 8:23 p.m. a vehicle hit a hog about one to two miles South on FM 1702. February 15 At 3:58 a.m.

In the Neighborhood

Comanche Chief The Comanche Athletic Sports Boosters, through donations from generous sponsors, recently donated $10,000 to the Comanche ISD Athletic Department.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago Feb. 24, 1922 J.W. Hoskins and R.F. Campbell of the Dallas office of the H.C. Advertising Service, an incorporated organization handling outdoor advertising for national advertisers, set up an office in Dublin to handle local business.

Six file for DISD races

Dublin will officially be voting on filling three school board seat in the May 7 elections. After filing ended on Friday, the Dublin ISD races officially consisted of: Challenger Dewayne Kolb and incumbent Bob Cervetto for an unexpired term.
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.