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Turning Back the Pages

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

100 years ago July 29, 1921 A child aged two or three fell from the second story window of one of the local hotels. The child was reported to have been playing at the window and unlatched the window screen.

Happy Beat leads special message

Happy Bear leads special message

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center and STAR Council led local children in a free program Thursday at Dublin’s Little Authors. The program featured a presentation from Paluxy River mascot Happy Bear (posing above) about how to say no to unwanted attention and a bead craft led by STAR Council.

CTFAC leads Manners Camp

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council led local boys and girls in a Manners Camp last week. The event ended in receptions at the Stephenville Historical School House as the youth showed off what they learned in greeting guests and speaking to the adults in attendance. Sara Gann | Citizen staff photos

Ranger 500 raffle to benefit cancer battle

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The local community is invited to compete for the chance to win a 2021 Polaris Ranger500 while helping a neighbor in their battle against Cervical Cancer. Tickets for the Red Polaris Ranger are available for $100 each and can be purchased at the front counter of Andy’s Tire Service.

Chamber Chat

Amy Keith Mcdonald

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Hello again, Dublin. We have been busy here at the Chamber, working on behalf of Dublin businesses. Last week, I joined Karen Wright, Dublin Economic Development Corp., and Orion Gallagher, Things Celtic, in attending the Golden Nugget meeting in Early.

Accident claims Stephenville woman

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Tragedy struck Friday morning when a two vehicle accident on FM 8 (west of Stephenville) resulted in the death of Mayra Chacon. 46, of Stephenville.

Tourney to benefit DBSA/DVFD

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Dublin Baseball and Softball Association has drawn eight teams for its adult co-ed softball tournament set for Friday and Saturday at Dublin City Park. Games will start Friday at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the event are going towards the renovation of the Rotary Field for the youth league.

Sound of Dublin director Ronny Luedke (above, seated) leads band members in practice Monday as they prepare for the 2021-2022 season. A back-to-school band boosters meeting will be held Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. followed by free burgers and chips for those in attendance. Stephanie Sojuorner | submitted photos

Students prep for seasons

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Members and instructors of the Sound of Dublin band program gathered this week at Dublin Secondary School in preparation for the 2021-2022 school year as they began to practice their marching and playing together.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 6-8

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently reminded shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

Rhythm and reading

News Staff

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The sound of percussion filled the Dublin Public Library Thursday as Kenya native Elizabeth Kahura led a group of Dublin children and parents in a drum circle during a special presentation on her culture.