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Thursday, Aug. 8■ Dublin ISD First Day of School!■ Lingleville ISD School Board meeting: 7 p.m.■ DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Friday, Aug. 9■ DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Saturday, Aug. 10■ DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival Parade and Golden Saturday: 9 a.m. downtown DeLeon Monday, Aug.

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United Way to offer fish fry fundraiser Aug. 14 Erath County United Way will be hosting a Fish Fry Fundraiser in conjunction with HEB.The fish fry is $12 per ticket and will be held from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Newman Hall in Stephenville.
Girls concentrate on learning the techniques needed to master a watercolor watermelon painting at the annual Cross Timbers Fine Arts Camp held July 22-29. The camp offered a variety of art techniques and projects throughout the week for 58 kids, six instructors and 10 student volunteers. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Girls concentrate on learning the techniques needed to master a watercolor watermelon painting at the annual Cross Timbers Fine Arts Camp held July 22-29. The camp offered a variety of art techniques and projects throughout the week for 58 kids, six instructors and 10 student volunteers. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

One of a RIND art lesson

Band Director Cathryn Smith shows band students the correct placement of where they should be standing through an app. Below, students move into the correct place in their upcoming marching routine. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Band Director Cathryn Smith shows band students the correct placement of where they should be standing through an app. Below, students move into the correct place in their upcoming marching routine. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Tuning up

Comanche County Extension Agent Michael Berry was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during the annual meeting in Dallas. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Comanche County Extension Agent Michael Berry was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during the annual meeting in Dallas. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Berry honored by NACAA

Comanche County Extension Agent Michael Berry received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) during the 2024 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Dallas, Texas on July 17.
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How to feed a hummingbirdFew people can watch a hummingbird without smiling. From flight to feeding, nature has designed hummingbirds to delight and captivate us. It’s no surprise that hummingbird feeders can be found in yards and gardens from Texarkana to El Paso.
Lee Leatherwood (left) was announced as president of the Dublin Rotary Club for the coming year, taking the position held by his father, Pat (right). In recognition for his service as president, Pat was presented with a Rotary bell, recognizing his efforts in restoring the chapter bell when it was discovered a few years ago and need a missing piece. Karen Wright | Submitted photo

Lee Leatherwood (left) was announced as president of the Dublin Rotary Club for the coming year, taking the position held by his father, Pat (right). In recognition for his service as president, Pat was presented with a Rotary bell, recognizing his efforts in restoring the chapter bell when it was discovered a few years ago and need a missing piece. Karen Wright | Submitted photo

Top brass at Rotary

Teachers gathered for the annual Teacher Convocation Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Dublin Secondary campus. Staff members received numerous give-a-ways from local businesses organized by volunteers and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Students go back to school Thursday, Aug. 8. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Teachers gathered for the annual Teacher Convocation Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Dublin Secondary campus. Staff members received numerous give-a-ways from local businesses organized by volunteers and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Students go back to school Thursday, Aug. 8. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Welcome back, teachers!

Businesses lined the walls with give-a-ways, free breakfast was served and teachers were appreciated as Dublin ISD kicked off the new school year with a Teacher Convocation.

Free movies, TV under library’s Kanopy

Over the past decade, television has undergone several massive shifts as some viewers left traditional cable and satellite TV for streaming apps, which have grown from a few options into hundreds and increased household bills that opt-in to more than one.

Sales Tax holiday this weekend

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday this weekend - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.