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Wednesday, July 10 ■ First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School: 6-8:30 p.m. (220 E. Live Oak Street)■ Art Camp at the Library Thursday, July 11 ■ Annie's Therapeutic Companions Working Dogs event: 1 p.m. Dublin Public Library■ First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Family Night: 6-8 p.m.

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Dublin Public Library seeking donations for Back to School FairThe Dublin Public Library is seeking donations for its annual Back-to-School Fair set for July 27. Donations needed include hygiene items (such as hand sanitizer, chap stick, deodorant, shampoo etc.
King Coffee is now open in downtown Stephenville where the old Rexall Pharmacy was located. The new shop is owned by Chelsea and Lance Battenfield and Joseph Borges owners of Blackjack's and Lingleville Country Store. Below, Lance makes a Magic Tea Lemonade. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

King Coffee is now open in downtown Stephenville where the old Rexall Pharmacy was located. The new shop is owned by Chelsea and Lance Battenfield and Joseph Borges owners of Blackjack's and Lingleville Country Store. Below, Lance makes a Magic Tea Lemonade. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Local coffee shop expands to Stephenville

Dublin coffee shop, Blackjack’s, has expanded and opened King Coffee in downtown Stephenville offering a large space and an expanded menu.

Grand jury indicts 11

charges from the Erath County Grand Jury Wednesday, July 3.

POLICE LOG

June 25A welfare check was completed on an employee that was supposed to show up to work and did not. Officer was able to make contact and she was fine.Officer attempted to check on the reporting person’s girlfriend after disputes. Officer did not locate the female.

Double donations Friday for Bags of Hope

Dubliners can double their donation at Brookshire Brothers Friday, July 12 as the chain celebrates National Paper Bag Day for its Brown Bag of Hope program.
Economic Development Authority Executive Director Jeff Standford received the Workforce Excellence Award from the statewide Texas Economic Development Council on behalf of SEDA. Mayor Pro Tem David Baskett presented the award. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Economic Development Authority Executive Director Jeff Standford received the Workforce Excellence Award from the statewide Texas Economic Development Council on behalf of SEDA. Mayor Pro Tem David Baskett presented the award. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Stephenville updates road repairs

The Stephenville City Council voted to deal with water issues in the city during the regular council meeting Tuesday, July 2.

DABC seeking volunteers to boost program

Dublin Athletic Booster Club is trying to assemble volunteers for the 2024-25 school year so they can continue its legacy of assisting student athletics and providing scholarships.
Texas Twisters (above) escorted a trailer full of local tumblers with smiling faces and waving hands during the Stephenville July 4th Parade. More photos of the parade fun will be uploaded to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photo

Texas Twisters (above) escorted a trailer full of local tumblers with smiling faces and waving hands during the Stephenville July 4th Parade. More photos of the parade fun will be uploaded to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photo

More Patriotic Parade Pics

More Patriotic Parade Pics

Registration open for youth flag/tackle football, cheer

Signups are now ongoing for the Dublin Youth Football Cheer League with even more options for kids joining the field.“Tackle is going to be something new we’re starting,” said DYFCL president Cojack Martinez of the program for 5th and 6th graders.