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Local students play Taps to a reverent crowd during last year's Memorial Day service at the Dublin Public Library Veterans' Memorial.

Local students play Taps to a reverent crowd during last year's Memorial Day service at the Dublin Public Library Veterans' Memorial.

Memorial Day service Monday

Monday marks the return of Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. In honor of the event, The Powell-Davidson American Legion Post #219 is hosting a service at the Veterans Memorial next to Dublin Public Library at 8 a.m. on Monday.
Jordyn Hicks

Jordyn Hicks

LISD names top graduates

Lingleville High School has named the top two graduates of the Class of 2021 in advance of the graduation ceremony Friday at 7 p.m. in the big school gym. Jordyn Hicks, the daughter of Michael and Sharay Hicks, was named the valedictorian.
This drop box can be found in the Dublin PD lobby as a safe place to dispose of expired and unneeded medication. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

This drop box can be found in the Dublin PD lobby as a safe place to dispose of expired and unneeded medication. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Boxes battle drug danger

A green drop box sits in the lobby of the Dublin Police Department to combat one of the greatest drug risks to the county: expired and unneeded medication.
DISD honors dedicated

DISD honors dedicated

DISD honors dedicated

Dublin ISD served up a special breakfast in appreciation of its teachers and staff on May 18 at Dublin Secondary School. After the food and fellowship, special recognitions were made including those below.

Webinar to address brush, weed threats

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar, “Top 10 Most-Threatening Brush and Weeds,” at noon on June 3. This is part of the ongoing Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series of webinars. Cow in a green pasture, with a herd behind her.

Crop Report

Texas peach and blackberry producers are reporting above-average fruit sets, good growing conditions and very few issues as they near harvests, and are expecting high demand, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Selden Homecoming canceled

The Selden Homecoming, which is normally on the last Sunday in June at the Selden Community Center, will not be held, again, this year (2021) due to the coronavirus. —submitted
The Bosque River

The Bosque River

The Bosque River

The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas made a field trip to visit the newly restored home of member Dr. Jana Burch (at left) in Bynum, TX. The home, which is the oldest in Hill County, was built in 1846 and was bought in 1852 by Dr. Burch’s ancestors, James and Isabella Wood.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago May 13, 1921 Dublin’s Dollar Day was a big success for both merchants and shoppers alike. Dollar Day gained instant popularity after the chamber of commerce worked with merchants to compile a list of special bargains for the day.

In the Neighborhood

DeLeon Free Press The De Leon Senior Center The De Leon Senior Center was re-opened on Wednesday, May 12. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunch will be served at 11:30 with curbside pickup still available.