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Candidates trickle in for local elections

Wyndi

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Filers for local elections for school board and city council are beginning to come in for the May 4 election and both Dublin boards will have opportunities for citizens to serve. Filing is open for local elections through Friday, Feb. 16.

EDWARDS

Edwards files for Pct. 3

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Although Sherman Edwards has never held a public office, he is running for Erath County Commissioner Precinct 3 in the Republican primary because he wants to bring valuable experience to the position.

Jones files for TAC

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mike Jones is one of four Republican candidates running for Erath County Tax Assessor Collector (TAC) alongside a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the March 5 primary election. If elected, he wants to ensure that taxpayers are taken care of.

Guests at the Fourth Annual Better Beginnings Brunch for Cross Timbers Family Services ‘talked teal’ this year, which is the color for National Sexual Assault Awareness month. The event was held in a new location, at the Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballroom at Tarleton State University Saturday, Jan. 27. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

‘Let’s talk teal’ CTFS brings awareness regarding sexual assault

Wyndi

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Teal could be seen as far as the eye could see in Tarleton’s Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballroom as the fourth annual Cross Timbers Family Services Better Beginnings Brunch took place Saturday, Jan. 27. Teal is the color designated for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month held each April.

POLICE LOG

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Jan. 1 A reporting person in the 200 block of East Clinton advised her neighbor’s dog came over into her yard and killed her dog. Dogs were taken in for further investigation until owner was able to speak with someone. Animal control was made aware of the situation.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

■ Saturday, Jan. 27 ■ Better Beginnings Brunch: 10 a.m. Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballrooms at Tarleton State University ■ Boots and Black Tie Ball: 7 p.m. Grafton Center (118 S. Grafton St.) Tuesday, Jan. 30 ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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.

Community Rain Totals

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The week of Jan 16 - Jan 22, 2024 Dublin - 0.4 Comanche - 0.6 Edna Hill - 0.4 Grns Crk - 0.5 Highland - 0.3 Purves - 0.5

Bryan and Jan Lanting with Children, Hazel, Clara and Braxton

Where Are They Now? Bryan Lanting

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Bryan Lanting grew up on his family dairy, helping out with the daily tasks of farm life. Lanting graduated from Dublin High School in 2001, and went on to San Angelo State to play football and rugby. He stayed there a year before transferring to Tarleton to study animal science.

Sales tax up for November

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly in November 2023 at 16.6 percent higher compared to November 2022, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. For the month of November 2023, Dublin received $53,885.38, compared to $44,912.