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Folkloric dancers take to the street at Stephenville’s Cincoville Saturday, May 4 in honor of Cinco de Mayo. For more photos see page 8A. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Folkloric dancers take to the street at Stephenville’s Cincoville Saturday, May 4 in honor of Cinco de Mayo. For more photos see page 8A. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Fancy footwork, flying feathers

Sales tax collections up

Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly in February 2024 at 32.87% higher compared to February 2023, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of January, Dublin received $48,687.53, compared to $36,640.35 in February 2023.

Workday set for Stone Cemetery

A cemetery workday, information exchange and get-together will be held June 1 at Stone Family Cemetery near Proctor.Organizers encourage anyone interested to attend especially if interested in “genealogy, family research, burial information, bible records.

City-Wide Clean up Saturday, May 11

It’s time to spruce up those homes and yards and the annual city-wide clean up offers the perfect opportunity to do so.The city of Dublin will host City Wide Clean Up 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon May 11.

Community Calendar

Friday, May 3■ Crimes and Clues Book Club: 6 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack)  Saturday, May 4 ■ Local Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. First Methodist Church (630 Highland Avenue)■ Lingleville Prom: 7- 11 p.m. Bella Vita ■ ECHS Adoption Day at Lucky Vines: noon-3 p.m.

Area Briefs

Lucky Vines hosts animal adoption event Saturday, May 4Erath County Humane Society will be coming to Lucky Vines! Come see all the wonderful animals they have for adoption and take home your new furry best friend!They will be there from noon to 3 p.m.

Police Log

April 15A caller thought there was someone on her property in the 300 block of Pearl in the backyard. The dogs kept running to that area and barking. Officer on scene checked the area around and the back of the property. No one was located.
Making memories

Making memories

Making memories

Courtesy photosDublin Woman’s Thursday Club members took a tour of the new Ditch project completed at Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District followed by lunch at Greer’s for their 126th Anniversary celebration Thursday, April 25.
Organizers of a fundraiser for Rachel Maddry serve delicious street tacos Monday, April 29 during DABC softball and baseball games. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Organizers of a fundraiser for Rachel Maddry serve delicious street tacos Monday, April 29 during DABC softball and baseball games. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Community comes together for Maddry Fundraiser

The community came together in full force for a fundraiser for Rachel Maddry, a dedicated volunteer and board member for the Dublin Baseball Softball Association who is currently fighting cancer.
John DelBosque graduated from high school in 2003 and now lives in Georgia with his wife Alejandra and their daughter Melody. Courtesy photo

John DelBosque graduated from high school in 2003 and now lives in Georgia with his wife Alejandra and their daughter Melody. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? John DelBosque

John DelBosque was always an artistic person. When he was in school, “I was drawing all the time,” he said.But although he found an outlet in creativity, DelBosque struggled in the school environment.