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Many people were made sick or crippled by Infantile Paralysis or Polio. The paralysis was caused by the disease attacking the nervous system. For some, the nerves that controlled breathing were damaged. Those patients were placed in an iron lung to help them breath until they were able to recover from the disease.. | Public Domain photo

Many people were made sick or crippled by Infantile Paralysis or Polio. The paralysis was caused by the disease attacking the nervous system. For some, the nerves that controlled breathing were damaged. Those patients were placed in an iron lung to help them breath until they were able to recover from the disease.. | Public Domain photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Polio was a disease that was feared by everyone. An otherwise healthy person could become paralyzed or lose their life after contracting the disease. So when an immunization was finally created, everyone wanted it. Shots became available in Dublin in 1961. Dr. Cole and Dr.

GLO announces kids art contest

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 2021 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest” is open for entries. All Texas students (public, private, and home-schooled) in grades K-6 are encouraged to participate.

EDC funds innovators

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The Dublin Economic Development Corporation created a new grant for job creation and immediately awarded the first to Jarhead Fabrication, a new Dublin business with its eyes on innovating industry.

Erath Jr. Stock Show underway

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The Erath County Jr. Livestock Show started Tuesday and organizers have made some changes to the schedule and routine to make it safe for all its entrants and spectators, including offering an online option for the auction.
A family plays behind a snowman at Dublin City Park Friday (above) while Corner Lot decorations sat covered in snow from New Year’s Eve snowfall. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A family plays behind a snowman at Dublin City Park Friday (above) while Corner Lot decorations sat covered in snow from New Year’s Eve snowfall. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dreaming of a White New Year’s

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Dublin missed a white Christmas by a week as snow began falling on the night of Jan. 31, blanketing the town in white as the community celebrated the arrival of 2021. Flakes continued to fall well into the night with the town receiving a reported 4.5 inches of snow.
YEAR IN REVIEW

YEAR IN REVIEW

YEAR IN REVIEW

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Dublin 2020 a year to review, part 2 ... The second half of Dublin’s 2020 saw us continue to grow closer as a community as we faced tough circumstances as well as achievements. We love representing our year-in-review visually. And you can find the details at dublincitizen.
KM caps off 2020 with carols

KM caps off 2020 with carols

KM caps off 2020 with carols

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
People gathered on lawns, singing Christmas carols and spreading good will. The image might seem like a piece of the past , but that’s how members of Dublin’s Kingdom Movement ministries chose to spend the evening of Dec.