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Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Thursday, Nov. 9 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library ■ Dancing for the Stars: 6 p.m. Tarleton Rodeo Complex (13635 FM 3025) Friday, Nov. 10 ■ Veterans Day ceremony: 9 a.m.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Complimentary meal offered for Veterans Day The Stephenville Area Elks Lodge will be offering a complimentary meal for veterans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial on the Dublin Library Lawn. Please have an ID. For details call 817-776-2138.

Sales tax sees slight decline for August

Wyndi
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Dublin sales tax collections were down slightly in August, at 0.81 percent, compared to August 2022, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. For the month of August 2023, Dublin received $50,643.80, compared to $51,059.90 in August 2022.

Joint operation yields drug arrests

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A total of 14 individuals are now in custody following a joint operation with DEA, Stephenville Police and the Erath County Sheriff’s Office. The operation led to 20 indictments on conspiracy and drug trafficking charges outlined in a criminal indictment filed Oct. 2.
Police Log

Police Log

Police Log

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A person entered into an agreement with a Solar company to install solar panelsonhishome.Company is still contacting him and he wants them to stop.
Members of the Stephenville Area Elks Lodge welcome hungry trick-or-treaters on Halloween with a trunk or treat as well as hamburgers and hot dogs. Submitted photo

Members of the Stephenville Area Elks Lodge welcome hungry trick-or-treaters on Halloween with a trunk or treat as well as hamburgers and hot dogs. Submitted photo

Halloween happenings

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
First place went to Kendall Kolb as a mermaid riding her sea horse. She will receive $25 from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Submitted photo

First place went to Kendall Kolb as a mermaid riding her sea horse. She will receive $25 from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Submitted photo

Costume contest winners named

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A special thank you to residents at Three Oaks Assisted Living for helping us judge our costume contest. Prizes can be picked up at the newspaper office (938 N. Patrick) Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Berry's Picks

Berry's Picks

Berry's Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
District 8 Farm & Ranch Seminar and Irrigation Summit After two-years of drought, many folks may have become discouraged and not kept up their CEU credits for their applicator license. The weather outlook is much more positive for the coming year than it has been in a couple of years.
The Red Barrel Bar and Grill Crew pose during a recent fundraiser for St. Jude’s. The restaurant features fresh-made fare like (below) grilled chicken, Red Barrell Bites and the Red Barrell Ribeye sandwich | Courtesy and Citizen staff photos

The Red Barrel Bar and Grill Crew pose during a recent fundraiser for St. Jude’s. The restaurant features fresh-made fare like (below) grilled chicken, Red Barrell Bites and the Red Barrell Ribeye sandwich | Courtesy and Citizen staff photos

Red Barrel serves fresh food, fun schedule

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Red Barrel Bar and Grill just celebrated its fourth anniversary in September but guests who haven’t been in a while will find a different place since owner Randy Viss brought in managers Rachel Simon and Randy Freeman in August 2021. “We’ve made lots and lots of changes,” said Simon.