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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

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

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

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

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

The following individuals were indicted on felony charges Thursday, Aug. 17 by the Erath Grand Jury.

Bidding starts soon in CCHF fundraiser

The Comanche County Healthcare Foundation reported that tickets are now on sale for the annual dinner and auction fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 16 while bidding for the online auction will start Sunday, Sept. 3. The online September auction starts can be found at handbid.com Sunday, Sept. 3.

Community Calendar

An event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities. Thursday, August 24 ■ Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 Blackjack Street) ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Dublin Public Library Saturday, Aug. 26 ■ Rylan Strong Car Show: 5-8 p.m.

Briefs

CTFAC Gallery presents new show The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council will present ‘The Timeless Works of Mary Rush Waters’ from now through Aug. 26 at the CTFAC Gallery on the Square. The gallery is located at 148 West College St. in Stephenville.
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Police Log

Aug. 7 There was a welfare concern in the 100 block of East May for an elderly female sitting on her walker out in the sun for a long period of time. Officer checked on her, and everything was OK. Aug.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago Aug. 10, 1923 Talk about pep, enthusiasm, good fellowship and all such, Well, we can hardly realize that Dublin has so much of it. Bright and early Wednesday morning about 25 cars with 60 or more Dublin boosters hit the trail for our nearby sister cities.