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DeLeon carnival captivates crowds

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The DeLeon Peach & Melon Festival returned last week bringing many events and activities. Among them was the annual appearance of the carnival at the city park, bringing fun and festive food for those in attendance. Sara Gann | Citizen staff photo

Tarleton VB adds four to roster

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Before the 2021 Tarleton volleyball season gets underway, head coach Mary Schindler adds three standout freshman and a transfer from Sam Houston to her roster. These include Elise Smith, Haylee Maxey, Trinity Vinzant and Megan Haynes.

Meet the Lions

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Dublin fans came out to see the new Dublin football players, volleyball players, Dand-Lions, cheerleaders, band and coaches take the field Thursday night during Meet the Lions.

FW man arrested in Erath burglaries

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Erath County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported the arrest of Joshua Lee Allen of Fort Worth in connection with two local burglaries. On July 30, deputies received a burglary call in the 2300 block of N US 281 at a Texas A &M facility.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Dublin local Michael Godfrey (above) is heading to the paralympics in Tokyo next week with the assistance of coach Eli Gerardo Bustillos (right). A send-off event is being organized in his honor on Monday morning. Those wanting to wish him well can gather at the Corner Lot at 9:50 a.m.

Local gunning for Gold

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

With support from local sponsor and a winning coach, Dublin local Michael Godfrey hopes to turn his determination into Olympic gold as he heads to the paralympics in Tokyo for table tennis competition.

Council hears audit

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Dublin City Council was presented with the 2018-2019 audit and voted to take on the duties of the Board of Adjustments during a busy regular meeting Monday night. Jeremy Shell of Boucher, Morgan and Young was present at the meeting to guide council members through the audit.

Can you name this bull rider who was the Ty Murray of his time? He was the World Champion Bull and Bareback rider in 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952 and 1960. He was also the first “Wrangler Jeans Cowboy.” Check answer in story.

Rodeo Museum hosts 'Secrets' event Saturday

Peggy Tolboom

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

From 1937 to 1959, Dublin hosted one of the largest, most famous rodeos of the time. But then it all but disappeared. What happened? Come discover the “Secrets of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage” on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 1-5 p.m, hosted by the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum.

Honoring a Legacy

News Staff

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Dublin Agricultural Science Department, along with Dublin ISD, was proud to present a new sign on the Dublin Agricultural Science Center at the high school last week in honor of former Dublin Ag. Science Teachers Weldon Whitehead and Danny Prater.

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Kingdom Movement hosting free back to school fun at city pool

News Staff

Friday, August 6, 2021

Kingdom Movement is inviting the community to a free day of fun and food in its "Stay Cool at the Pool" event Sunday. From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., the ministry will be at the Dublin City Park pool with free hamburgers and hot dogs, hair cuts, jump houses and outdoor games.

Roads closed for work in Erath

News Staff

Friday, August 6, 2021

Various lanes of several highways in Erath county will be closed for roadwork daily from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Wednesday, Aug. 11. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct traffic through the work zones as needed.