Volunteers needed for rescheduled Dublin Clean

Due to rainy weather, the city of Dublin has rescheduled its May 1 Dublin Clean event to May 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the city is calling for volunteers to make the event as successful as possible after taking a year off due to pandemic restrictions.

Dublin Rotary

Dublin Rotary President Ben Pate last week introduced the two Dublin students who will be part of the RYLA program at Tarleton representing Dublin next month. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) teaches students about Rotary around the world and how governments work.

Blessings gets Gold Medallion

Blessings, the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio located at 120 E. Black Blackjacks Street has received the “Gold Medallion” award for meeting Merle Norman’s standards of excellence for customer service.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago May 13, 1921 Dr. Price Phosphate Baking Powder was being advertised for 25 cents for a large 12 oz can. The ad read “A Pure Sure Healthful Baking Powder at an Economy Price. Contains No Alum. Use It and Save!” 75 years ago May 10, 1946 The Majestic was playing several films.

In the Neighborhood

DeLeon Free Press The Hico News Review Three incumbents were reelected to the Hico City Council after the May 1 local election. Those re-elected were Jason Finch, Charles Erick and Suzanne Schouten.

Lumber lined

Lumber lined the Blackjack side of the Dublin Corner Lot on May 5 when the huge tree was removed from the grounds after it had died during the February storm. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Mayor

Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood presented a proclamation of recognition to Dublin PD (represented by Chief Cameron Ray, Officer Garret Collins and Sergeant Khris Jennings) in honor of National Police Week during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Where Are They Now?

Ralph Bellamy has had many jobs over the years. Now, working with his brother as the caretaker of a cemetery in Walters, Oklahoma, he’s finally found a place he wants to stay. “It’s peaceful out here,” he said. “There’s no big rush to get things done. You take your time and do it right.

ECSO arrests two after chase

Erath County Sheriff’s Office arrested two following a chase Saturday. According to a press release from ECSO, a deputy was requested to check on the status of a driver at Allsups located at the intersection of US Hwy 281 and Washington St on the morning of Saturday, May 8.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

May 2 At 1:24 p.m. 15-20 red and black cows were loose on FM 2303 and pushed into a pasture with no fencing, awaiting owner. May 3 At 6:17 p.m. a vehicle had its windshield busted out from something flying out of an RV going the opposite direction on Hwy 377 South, injuring the driver.