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Trial begins in auditor shooting case

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A jury began hearing testimony Monday, July 24 in the trial of Garrett Reeves, 24, who is accused of shooting his father Kent Reeves, current Erath County Auditor. The trial is being held this week in the 266th Judicial District Court with Judge Donald R. Jones presiding.

Dublin Volunteer Fire Department has seen an uptick in fires recently including two Monday involving hay on FM 219 and one on CR 336. Erath, Lingleville and Courtesy photo PageA3 ProctorallrespondedwithDublinonCR336.

Burn ban now in effect

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A 90-day burn ban was put into effect Monday, July 24 by the Erath County Commissioners Court. This followed a seven day burn ban enacted by Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee Thursday, July 20. Welding guidelines are included in the ban.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

An event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities. Thursday, July 20 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 West Blackjack) ■ Read with DPD: 2 p.m. Dublin Public Library ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Friday, July 21 ■ Vacation Bible School: 6-8 p.m.

Area Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Community Baptist to host VBS July 21-22 Community Baptist to host VBS July 21-22 Community Baptist Church in Dublin will host a Truth Travelers VBS from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, July 21 - Sunday, July 23. Family day will be held July 23.

Police Log

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

July 3 There was a reporting person who stopped by the station to report someone who did not pay for oil changes. Someone came in the station to report that a person was caught stealing items from behind CWJC. A reporting person came in the station to report identity theft.

CWJC classes kick off in August

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Christian Women’s Job Corporation/ Transformation Pathway will begin their regular training program on Tuesday, August 22. The classes will be each Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and will be seminars on job readiness.

Kimberly Weber and her fiance, Ian

Where are they now? Kimberly Weber

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Sometimes it’s good to go with the flow. Just ask Dublin graduate Kimberly Weber. Weber graduated from Dublin High School in 2009 and went on to Texas A&M, where she majored in international studies and communications. She graduated in 2013, but wasn’t immediately sure what she wanted to do next.

Annie and her handler Lyndi Hanna with Annie’s Therapeutic Companions greet young readers at the Dublin Public Library for Barks and Books. Participants are able to read aloud to dogs in a non-judgmental environment. The next Barks and Books will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the library. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Some doggone good reading

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

FBC Pastor Weldon Branham talks to students about letting Jesus’ light shine at Vacation Bible School Wednesday, July 12. The VBS had 70 kids that attended and 39 workers each day to help with the event. $400 was collected for mission work. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

FBC makes space for fun

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Insructor Sarah Warner Svadlenka leads students in the Dublin Public Library music camp July 10-14. In the photo above, kids are tasked with moving their heads to match musical tones. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Heads for music

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023