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EDC revamps grants

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Dublin EDC has recently reorganized its grants and is offering five of them to assist business owners and the community.
Brenda Baumert and Sandra Hammons, nieces of World War II veteran Noel Shoup, will be able to welcome their uncle back home after he went missing in action after his plane was shot down in France on Feb. 28, 1944. Due to the efforts of the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency, Shoup’s remains are being returned home for burial. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Brenda Baumert and Sandra Hammons, nieces of World War II veteran Noel Shoup, will be able to welcome their uncle back home after he went missing in action after his plane was shot down in France on Feb. 28, 1944. Due to the efforts of the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency, Shoup’s remains are being returned home for burial. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Erath WWII vet coming home to rest after 79 years

Paul Gaudette And Wyndi Veigel •
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Between July 26 and Sept. 8, 2018, a recovery team with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency was excavating the site of a plane crash near the town of Wiammeville in France.
J. D. Gambino, Ranger College EMS Program Coordinator, and Dr. Sandra Lee, Dean of Allied Health, pose next to the college’s Mobile Ambulance Simulator. The college received a Texas Workforce Commission grant that allowed for the expansions of the school’s EMS program. | submitted photo

J. D. Gambino, Ranger College EMS Program Coordinator, and Dr. Sandra Lee, Dean of Allied Health, pose next to the college’s Mobile Ambulance Simulator. The college received a Texas Workforce Commission grant that allowed for the expansions of the school’s EMS program. | submitted photo

Ranger College receives TWC grant for EMS program

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Ranger College is now boasting state-of-the-art EMS training equipment for its classes thanks to a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
June 12 There was a report in the 400 block of East Harris for a dog that had no food or water with the owner out of town. Officer checked on the dog and referred the call to animal control. A reporting person advised a former tenant was causing problems.
The West End Cemetery in Stephenville will be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission. | submitted photo

The West End Cemetery in Stephenville will be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission. | submitted photo

West End designated by THC

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Marla Bush, a longtime advocate of the Erath County Genealogy Society has announced The West End Cemetery in Stephenville is set to be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission.
Jennifer Devora and husband, Joey

Jennifer Devora and husband, Joey

Where Are They Now?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
When Jennifer Devora took the dual credit anatomy class at Dublin High School, she was fascinated. “I just really enjoyed learning about the human body,” she said. “I thought it was very interesting.” When she graduated in 2005, she decided to go to school for nursing.
Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Fun by the numbers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. A capacity crowd participated in the Art Camp hosted by the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council.
Double N VBS out of this world

Double N VBS out of this world

Double N VBS out of this world

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Double N Cowboy Church was decked out with some ‘stellar’ decorations for its space themed Vacation Bible School last week. Everything from snacks to story time to arts and crafts were tailored to the theme while groups got to cool off with several water balloon hot potato games outside.
Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Comanche Extension
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Many folks planted sorghum-Sudan grass hybrids and forage sorghum with the hope of refilling some hay traps. We had some moisture early on and many of the fields were off to a good start.

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Dry conditions returned with above normal temperatures and humidity. There were a few scattered storms throughout the district. Soil moisture was short to adequate.