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Market Days return

Market Days return

Market Days return

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Wright Historic Park drew a crowd of local customers and vendors for the monthly Market Days. The next market offering homemade and homegrown goods will be held during the lighted Christmas parade from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 9. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Donations sought for Shop with a Cop

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Dublin PD and all of Erath’s law agencies are asking the community to help them bring Christmas to kids in need during the second annual Shop with a Cop program Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray reported that the program has increased the amount being spent on every child from $150 to $200.
There is no telling where these farm implement wheels came from. They were part of Sam Strong’s vast collection at his junk yard on East Blackjack Street. Photo taken about 1968 courtesy of the Historical Museum. | submitted photo

There is no telling where these farm implement wheels came from. They were part of Sam Strong’s vast collection at his junk yard on East Blackjack Street. Photo taken about 1968 courtesy of the Historical Museum. | submitted photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
When heading east in the 1950s and 1960s, just as highway 6 curved there was an interesting collection of items on the right side of the road that was sure to catch your attention. It was Sam Strong’s Junk Yard. This particular junk yard had an amazing collection of metal.

Chamber hosting Christmas events

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has announced upcoming events in celebration of the Christmas season. Sell Your Items Downtown During the Dublin Country Christmas Stroll Do you make pocket purses for cell phones, wall art or other handicrafts?

POLICE LOG

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
November 8 A caller reported two large dogs were being aggressive with her cats and ran away near Family Dollar. A Reporting person found a used syringe and empty bag that had possibly contained marijuana near the 200 block of May. Dublin PD properly disposed of the items.

Filing open for primaries

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The filing period for the 2022 Texas Primary Elections officially opened on Vov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for a place on the March 1, 2022 primary ballot.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
100 Years Ago Nov. 25, 1921 Miss Quarles, recently of Fort Worth was officially tapped as Red Cross nurse for Erath County. It was announced that It was announced that Harry Powell American Legion Post 219 was officially organized and was meeting in Dublin’s city hall every Friday night.

In the Neighborhood

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Hamilton Herald News 2021 Dove Festival Queen Jenna Hinton, Sweetheart Preslee Armstrong, Junior Miss Izzy Starr, Little Miss Jenson Coalson and Duchess Jentry Coalson volunteered time to help out the annual holiday food drive.
Danny Barbee

Danny Barbee

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Danny Barbee spent six years in the military, but his service to his country didn’t end when he was discharged. For the past 3 years, he’s been helping out fellow veterans as an engineer at the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Big Spring, Texas. “It’s all about helping local veterans,” he said.