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Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray and members of the police department accept a donation from Heath Allen for Shop with a Cop. Submitted photo

Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray and members of the police department accept a donation from Heath Allen for Shop with a Cop. Submitted photo

Erath backs blue in giving

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Dublin PD and other Erath law agencies have been collecting a lot of donations as the third annual Shop with a Cop event looms. The program, slated for Dec.
The former First Christian Church next to First Baptist Church was torn down last week to allow an expanded playground for Kingdom Kids to occur. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

The former First Christian Church next to First Baptist Church was torn down last week to allow an expanded playground for Kingdom Kids to occur. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Kingdom Kids gets new director, expansion

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Kingdom Kids at First Baptist Church is getting more space and has a new director that is working to offer even more to the children who attend. Kaylee Sykora took over as director for Kingdom Kids in October and most recently worked at Faith School in Stephenville.
Dublin FFA member Vanessa Pantoja made it to the top 2% of competitors in the state as she took 6th place in the first ever Sr. Spanish Creed speaking event at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Saturday. Pantoja qualified for state competition after taking second place in the event at the Area IV Leadership Development Event contest in Abilene on Nov. 21. Submitted photo

Dublin FFA member Vanessa Pantoja made it to the top 2% of competitors in the state as she took 6th place in the first ever Sr. Spanish Creed speaking event at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Saturday. Pantoja qualified for state competition after taking second place in the event at the Area IV Leadership Development Event contest in Abilene on Nov. 21. Submitted photo

Making it to the top

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Making it to the top

EDC to move forward

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Dublin Economic Development Corp. directors met in special session Thursday, Dec. 1 to approve interim leadership of the organization as it begins a search for a new executive director.
Karsyn, Wyatt, Jessa and Sammy Bamber enjoy petting calves at the second annual Grinchmas Healthy Pet Holiday Event hosted by Greens Creek Veterinary Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event helped collect funds, pet food and products for Inside Voice, a pet nonprofit. The event also allowed owners to participate in a free rabies clinic, citizens to do some holiday shopping or participants to enjoy Max’s petting zoo. For more photos our Facebook. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Karsyn, Wyatt, Jessa and Sammy Bamber enjoy petting calves at the second annual Grinchmas Healthy Pet Holiday Event hosted by Greens Creek Veterinary Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event helped collect funds, pet food and products for Inside Voice, a pet nonprofit. The event also allowed owners to participate in a free rabies clinic, citizens to do some holiday shopping or participants to enjoy Max’s petting zoo. For more photos our Facebook. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Moo-ry Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Moo-ry Christmas

Find your area holiday events here

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Area holiday events will abound throughout the week and the Dublin Citizen has your go-to guide for holiday fun. Light displays Erath County United Way is bringing “Light up the Night, a Christmas Celebration” presented by Mangrum Air Conditioning.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Remember December Dublin Market Dublin Market Days will be joining Dublin’s December to Remember schedule on Dec. 10, at Wright Park. Come shop local canners, knitters, jewelers, bakers, and candlestick makers.
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Police Log

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Nov. 14 There was a report of a dog tied to a tree in the 300 block of West Mesquite and wrapped where it can’t move. The dog was untangled where it was able to get to shelter out of the weather. There was a report of three dogs running towards the city park.
TJ Tolboom was the lucky winner of the hand-engraved Big Boy Classic Henry Rifle raffled in benefit of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum. The raffle took place during the Nov. 19 banquet. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

TJ Tolboom was the lucky winner of the hand-engraved Big Boy Classic Henry Rifle raffled in benefit of the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum. The raffle took place during the Nov. 19 banquet. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lifestyle & Society

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Josh and Maryann Hightower

Josh and Maryann Hightower

Where Are They Now? 

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Josh Hightower has had a knack for entrepreneurship from a young age. “I was the kid that would mow the yards in the neighborhood, and at Boy Scout camp, I was making my own whistles and selling them until they shut me down,” he said.