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Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Santa’s Cabin, made by Raven’s Ledge in downtown Dublin, was named as the People’s Choice Winner in the inaugural gingerbread house decorating competition hosted by Revitalize Dublin as a fundraiser. Twenty entries participated in the event and houses were showcased at Grafton Center.

Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Santa’s Cabin, made by Raven’s Ledge in downtown Dublin, was named as the People’s Choice Winner in the inaugural gingerbread house decorating competition hosted by Revitalize Dublin as a fundraiser. Twenty entries participated in the event and houses were showcased at Grafton Center.

Gingerbread creativity

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Santa’s Cabin, made by Raven’s Ledge in downtown Dublin, was named as the People’s Choice Winner in the inaugural gingerbread house decorating competition hosted by Revitalize Dublin as a fundraiser. Twenty entries participated in the event and houses were showcased at Grafton Center.

Indictments released

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The following individuals were indicted on felony charges by the Erath County Grand Jury Thursday, Dec. 7.

Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Nov. 27 A reporting party in the 200 block of Davis has a few dogs in her yard and she is trying to get them back to her neighbors. Nov. 28 Anofficerconductedatraffic stop on East Burnett when a subject fled on foot.

Where Are They Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
In 2015, Dublin graduate Johnny Ross bought a 1978 Camaro and started fixing it up. He didn’t know at the time that it would change the trajectory of his career. “When I first got it, it was having some head gasket issues,” he said. “I rebuilt the motor… I pretty much just taught myself.
Comanche offers Christmas fun

Comanche offers Christmas fun

Comanche offers Christmas fun

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Comanche is once again providing free ice skating for the holiday season, hosted by the Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Texas Rural Living. The ice rink is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays until Jan. 6. Friday hours are 5-9 p.m., Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Blood Drive set for Dec. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A blood drive will be held from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Comanche County Medical Center (10201 Hwy. 16 N., Comanche). Look for the Hendrick Regional Blood Center Blood Mobile in front of CCMC.
The Erath County District Attorney Office hosted its annual Tree of Angels for the victims of violent crime, along with their friends and family members on Dec. 7. Angels are hung on the tree each year in remembrance. Submitted photo

The Erath County District Attorney Office hosted its annual Tree of Angels for the victims of violent crime, along with their friends and family members on Dec. 7. Angels are hung on the tree each year in remembrance. Submitted photo

The Erath County District Attorney

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Erath County District Attorney Offi ce hosted its annual Tree of Angels for the victims of violent crime, along with their friends and family members on Dec. 7. Angels are hung on the tree each year in remembrance.

Live Nativity this weekend

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Those wanting to remember the reason for the season may want to attend the ninth annual Live Nativity at Lingleville Baptist Church this weekend. Performances will be held Friday, Dec. 15- Sunday, Dec. 17, and start at sundown at around 6 p.m. Performances run every 30 minutes until about 10 p.m.
Bagpiper Jared Malone filled Dublin’s Things Celtic with some merry melodies on Saturday, Dec. 9. Above, Things Celtic owner Lanora Davidson addresses the listeners in the store, announcing they had more than 50 watching online as well. Malone then joked he needed to ‘break out his brogue’ accent for the crowd. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Bagpiper Jared Malone filled Dublin’s Things Celtic with some merry melodies on Saturday, Dec. 9. Above, Things Celtic owner Lanora Davidson addresses the listeners in the store, announcing they had more than 50 watching online as well. Malone then joked he needed to ‘break out his brogue’ accent for the crowd. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A Celtic concert

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Bagpiper Jared Malone filled Dublin’s Things Celtic with some merry melodies on Saturday, Dec. 9. Above, Things Celtic owner Lanora Davidson addresses the listeners in the store, announcing they had more than 50 watching online as well.

The Refuge

Jerry Ousley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Ben stopped, hiding in the brush, panting like a dog out of breath. It had all been a terrible mistake. He had been with his friend, Jeremiah, helping him herd up the sheep. They had been friends since they were small children playing in the fields.