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Citizen brings home 13 awards in regional contest

Wyndi
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Dublin Citizen team took home 13 awards in the North and East Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Awards were announced Saturday, April 27 in Granbury to conclude NETPA’s 97th annual convention.
Elizabeth Reed, Ryan DiCiccio and Makayla Facio competed at the Region UIL Academic meet in Abilene Saturday. Ryan and Lizzie advanced to finals where Ryan placed 8th in Prose and Lizzie placed 2nd in Poetry, earning a spot to compete at the State UIL Academic meet in Austin, May 13-15. The Dublin Theatre Department will do a final public performance of its UIL One Act Play at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 and each of these students will also perform the pieces they competed with. Submitted photo

Elizabeth Reed, Ryan DiCiccio and Makayla Facio competed at the Region UIL Academic meet in Abilene Saturday. Ryan and Lizzie advanced to finals where Ryan placed 8th in Prose and Lizzie placed 2nd in Poetry, earning a spot to compete at the State UIL Academic meet in Austin, May 13-15. The Dublin Theatre Department will do a final public performance of its UIL One Act Play at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 and each of these students will also perform the pieces they competed with. Submitted photo

Poetry & Prose

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Elizabeth Reed, Ryan DiCiccio and Makayla Facio competed at the Region UIL Academic meet in Abilene Saturday. Ryan and Lizzie advanced to finals where Ryan placed 8th in Prose and Lizzie placed 2nd in Poetry, earning a spot to compete at the State UIL Academic meet in Austin, May 13-15.

MS Trail Ride set May 4

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In 1996, members of the Stephenville’s Community Support Group for MS were asked by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society if they wanted to host a traditional walk event for a fundraiser. One member of the group replied “This is cowboy country; we don’t walk, we ride.
Revitalize Dublin organizers Carmen Andersen and Lori Beggs take a break in the live music Saturday, April 27 to give away door prizes. The newly certified nonprofit raised $7,000 for its first fundraiser to use on community projects to beautify the community. Live music was provided by One Headlight, a 90’s rock cover band at Backwoods. For more photos see B6. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Revitalize Dublin organizers Carmen Andersen and Lori Beggs take a break in the live music Saturday, April 27 to give away door prizes. The newly certified nonprofit raised $7,000 for its first fundraiser to use on community projects to beautify the community. Live music was provided by One Headlight, a 90’s rock cover band at Backwoods. For more photos see B6. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

RD packs Backwoods with backers

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Backwoods was filled with 90’s rock and community support as the first official Revitalize Dublin fundraiser pushed past its $5,000 goal to raise $7,000.“We are completely blown away with the generosity of the community,” said Revitalize Dublin’s Lori Beggs.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Friday, April 26 ■ Pre-K Rodeo: 8:30 a.m. old Memorial Stadium Saturday, April 27■ Revitalize Dublin fundraiser: 7 p.m. Backwoods (17157 U.S. 377 in Dublin) ■ Erath County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. NEW LOCATION Agrilife Center ( 1229 N. Hwy.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Erath County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale Saturday The Erath County Master Gardeners will be hosting the 2024 Spring Plant Sale Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a NEW LOCATION at AgriLife Center, 1229 N. Hwy. 281 in Stephenville.
Helping the community

Helping the community

Helping the community

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Stephenville Area Elks Lodge No. 2834 donated a check for $1,206.94 left over from gratitude grant money to CASA of the Cross Timbers area. “CASA is a wonderful organization and we were proud to donate to help childen of the area,” Elk’s members said.
Dog-Gone It finds home in Dublin

Dog-Gone It finds home in Dublin

Dog-Gone It finds home in Dublin

Wyndi
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
If your furry pal doesn’t travel well or get along with others, Dublin’s newest mobile groomer Dog Gone-It Grooming may be the perfect fit.