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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Thursday, September 7 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, Sept. 8 ■ Homecoming pep rally: 7:30 a.m. Dublin High School gym ■ Noel Shoup Processional: after 8 p.m. ■ Homecoming festivities: 6:30 p.m.

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News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Women’s Missionary Union to meet The Women’s Missionary Union will be hosting a meeting each month on the second Thursday. The meeting is held at noon at Community Baptist Church located at 505 West Mesquite Street. WMU is a community-based women’s group.
Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson. Officers are, right to left front row, President Daniel Smith, Lion Tamer David Cleveland, (Watson), back row, right to left, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hightower, Tail Twister Ike Wade and First Vice President Raymond Salinas. Not pictured is Second Vice President Melissa Summers. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson. Officers are, right to left front row, President Daniel Smith, Lion Tamer David Cleveland, (Watson), back row, right to left, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hightower, Tail Twister Ike Wade and First Vice President Raymond Salinas. Not pictured is Second Vice President Melissa Summers. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

Dublin Lions Club officers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Dublin Lions Club officers for the coming year were installed Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting at Dublin Dairy Queen. Installing official was past district governor Cindy Watson.

Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Aug. 21 Report of a dog bite was referred to Erath County. The reporting person requested a welfare check on an elderly male whose electric wheelchair battery died and he can’t go anywhere. A 6-year-old girl was bit by a family cat. The call was referred to animal control.

Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
100 years ago Sept. 7, 1923 Dublin is the best cotton market in this section of the country. Farmers are receiving from 25 to 35 points per pound above what is paid in the near-by towns. Cotton is being hauled here from points beyond our neighboring cities because it brings a higher price here.
Chamber members and organizers had fun with the mirrors inside Grafton Center at a Chamber Mixer Thursday, Aug. 31. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Chamber members and organizers had fun with the mirrors inside Grafton Center at a Chamber Mixer Thursday, Aug. 31. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Mixing and Mingling

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Chamber officials greeted the public at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s Mixer at Grafton Center Thursday. The come-and-go event was highly attended with terrific door prizes and refreshments. The event gave chamber members the chance to network with one another.

7th Brigade Muster, Living History this weekend in Proctor

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Those interested in history may want to check out an event hosted by the Central Texas Brigade in Proctor this weekend. The inaugural fall 7th Brigade Muster and Living History will held Sept. 8-10.

Texas fruit conference Oct. 18-20

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s annual Texas Fruit Conference is set for Oct. 18-20 in Fredericksburg with registration now accepted. Peaches are one of many fruits that will be discussed during the 2023 Texas Fruit Conference that will be held Oct. 18-20 in Fredericksburg.
A large crowd turned out last week for the annual meeting of Erath County Farm Bureau members. A tenderloin dinner was served by Brenda’s Catering. High on the list of topics discussed was the ballot issue in November on the Right to Farm. Members were encouraged to support the issue. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

A large crowd turned out last week for the annual meeting of Erath County Farm Bureau members. A tenderloin dinner was served by Brenda’s Catering. High on the list of topics discussed was the ballot issue in November on the Right to Farm. Members were encouraged to support the issue. Mac McKinnon | Submitted photo

A large crowd turned out last week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A large crowd turned out last week
Junior Representatives Daniel Staud, Kimberly Rojas

Junior Representatives Daniel Staud, Kimberly Rojas

2023 DHS Homecoming Candidates

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Homecoming King will be announced at the DHS Pep Rally on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 a.m. Homecoming Queen will be announced at 6:30 p.m. on the Cervetto Field.