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Turning Back the Pages

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
100 years ago Aug. 31, 1923 A good sized crowd enjoyed a snappy game Wednesday afternoon between the Lions’ Club and the Post Office boys. The Lions won the decision by a score of 9 to 8. The game netted $15.00 which goes to the foot ball team. An additional $35.

Tax relief Prop. 4 amendment explained

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
(The Texas Tribune contributed to this story) Voters who may have perused the upcoming constitutional amendments may have all kinds of questions about Proposition 4 on a list of 14 proposed amendments set to go before voters on Nov. 7.

County talks insurance plans, savings

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Smiles and laughter are not usually two descriptors of insurance negotiations but for a county that just saved approximately $341,720 a year while providing their employees better coverage, it’s understandable. At the Monday, Aug.

Heritage Rodeo Celebration set Saturday

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Dublin’s rich rodeo history will be on full display Saturday, Sept. 2 starting with a country and western themed parade in downtown to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum. A grand country and western parade will start at 9:30 a.m.

Office closed for Labor Day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The newspaper office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Deadlines will remain unchanged and the office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Chad Rasberry, right, stands with his son Charlie after a baseball game. A Gofundme account has been started to assist with medical and family needs associated with Chad’s recent illness. Courtesy photo

Chad Rasberry, right, stands with his son Charlie after a baseball game. A Gofundme account has been started to assist with medical and family needs associated with Chad’s recent illness. Courtesy photo

Neighbors rally to help local family

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A benefit account was set up this week for a family of community supporters who have faced many obstacles in recent weeks. Heather Bradberry-Rasberry reported she came home on Aug. 9 and found her husband, Chad Rasberry unresponsive.

Dublin ISD lowers tax rate

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Dublin Independent School District School board was full of good news during its Monday, Aug. 28 meeting including a drastically lowered tax rate for citizens and tremendous STAAR results from last year. The school board set its tax rate at $.08732 per $100 valuation this year, compared to $1.
Residents enjoyed the 2nd annual Rylan Strong Network Chrome for a Cause Car and Bike Show at Celebration Park Saturday, Aug. 26. The event raised more than $10,000 for the nonprofit in about three hours. Below, a unique vehicle was entered in the show. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Residents enjoyed the 2nd annual Rylan Strong Network Chrome for a Cause Car and Bike Show at Celebration Park Saturday, Aug. 26. The event raised more than $10,000 for the nonprofit in about three hours. Below, a unique vehicle was entered in the show. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Rylan Strong raises $10K

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Residents enjoyed the 2nd annual Rylan Strong Network Chrome for a Cause Car and Bike Show at Celebration Park Saturday, Aug. 26. The event raised more than $10,000 for the nonprofi t in about three hours. Below, a unique vehicle was entered in the show.

Virtual job fair set for vets

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
DAV ( Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the Virtual Veterans Job Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. – 3 p. m. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

Grand Jury indicts nine

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The following individuals were indicted on felony charges Thursday, Aug. 17 by the Erath Grand Jury.