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Lucci seeks TX-25 seat in Congress

Candidate Matthew Lucci is seeking election for the 25th Congressional District of Texas on the Republican Party ticket  against longt ime incumbent Roger Williams and challenger Vince Crabb for the March 5 primary. Lucci is an advocate for ending the opioid crisis.
Practicing Pageantry Perfection

Practicing Pageantry Perfection

Practicing Pageantry Perfection

Young ladies peek around a curtain on the Dublin Intermediate School stage as they participated in the first practice for the annual Little Miss Dublin Pageant. Signups and practice were held Sunday, Feb. 11 for Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Dublin.

Council talks additional annexation

A new Dublin City Council member was sworn in to office during the regular council meeting Monday, Feb. 12 as orders for city elections were filed and council members approved taking steps to seek the annexation of more property.

Joiner appointed to council, Place 1

“I think I’ve always been in some servant role my entire life,” said Barrett Joiner, who was sworn in to fill the Dublin City Council Place 1 seat previously vacated by Lee Jones Monday, Feb. 12.

Community Calendar

Sunday, Feb. 11 ■ Pageant Signups at Intermediate School: 1-2 p.m. Little Miss Dublin; 2-3 p.m. Jr. Miss Dublin and 3-4 p.m. Miss Dublin ■ Super Bowl ■ Valentine’s Waffle bar: 1 - 3 p.m. Lucky Vines ■ Valentine Musicale: Free, 2-4 p.m.

Area Briefs

Keep Dublin Beautiful is looking for volunteers to adopt some of the big pot planters downtown along Patrick St. Beautiful flowers and greenery in these pots help to show visitors we care about our city. Adopt a pot, create a pleasing planting, and keep the welcoming green going through the summer.
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident when a Jeep impacted a Lay’s Truck near Prime Monday, Feb. 5. Only minor injuries occurred. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident when a Jeep impacted a Lay’s Truck near Prime Monday, Feb. 5. Only minor injuries occurred. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Jeep vs. truck impacts traffic

It was multiple hands on deck Monday, Feb. 5 when a Jeep impacted a Lay’s truck off Hwy. 67 near Prime.
Important pageant dates Sunday, Feb. 11 - Pageant signups - Dublin Intermediate Little Miss Dublin 1-2 p.m. Jr. Miss Dublin 2-3 p.m. Miss Dublin from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 - Tea and Interviews Little Miss Dublin Tea - 3-4 p.m. at The Station Jr., and Miss Dublin Interviews - 2-4 p.m. First Methodist Church Pageants at the Intermediate Little Miss Dublin 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Jr. and Miss Dublin 7 p.m. Friday, March 15

Important pageant dates Sunday, Feb. 11 - Pageant signups - Dublin Intermediate Little Miss Dublin 1-2 p.m. Jr. Miss Dublin 2-3 p.m. Miss Dublin from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 - Tea and Interviews Little Miss Dublin Tea - 3-4 p.m. at The Station Jr., and Miss Dublin Interviews - 2-4 p.m. First Methodist Church Pageants at the Intermediate Little Miss Dublin 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Jr. and Miss Dublin 7 p.m. Friday, March 15

St. Patrick’s Day events approaching

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce is already making plans for this to be the best “day of green” ever! St.

Local man dies in fire

A local 67-year-old male died Monday, Feb. 5 off CR 307 as the result of a medical incident that occurred while he was tending a brush pile. According to information released by the Erath County Sheriff ’s Department, no criminal offense occurred.

Boxing tourney on tap Saturday

Hometown Heroes Boxing Tournament, presented by Stephenville Boxing Club and sanctioned by USA Boxing, will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. in the main gym of Henderson Junior High in Stephenville.