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Debbie Steiner

Debbie Steiner

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
When Debbie Harbin Steiner graduated from Dublin High School in 1973, she didn’t have a clear plan. “I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” she said. “But I just stumbled into something that ended up being my life’s work — something I’ve really loved.” That something was nursing.

Tarleton library awarded grant

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Tarleton State University’s Dick Smith Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries to participate in “Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries.” More than 300 libraries applied for the grant.
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COVID Update

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Erath County officials reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 in the report f r o m Monday night (Jan. 25) that was released Tuesday. Fifteen of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, one was from Dublin and 18 were rural residents of the county.

Dublin Elementary Awards

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Dublin Elementary School released the award winners from the fall 2020 semester. Winners inlcude Little Lion Leaders and honor roll honorees which are featured by the Dublin Citizen throughout the school year.
6th Grade participants Kelly Cole (left to right), Marti Luttrell, Samantha Coburn, Sophie Hudson

6th Grade participants Kelly Cole (left to right), Marti Luttrell, Samantha Coburn, Sophie Hudson

LJH students place high in UIL

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Lingleville ISD had to withdraw early from UIL competition this year when the school shutdown due to COVID reasons in December, but not before many of its Junior High students placed high in the spelling and writing events.
Lingleville Homecoming

Lingleville Homecoming

Lingleville Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Casten Murphey and Anna Koke were crowned Lingleville Homecoming King and Queen during Friday’s games on the home court. Following their coronation, Augustus Boeve and Jordyn Hicks were named Mr. and Ms. LHS. Sara Gann | Citizen staff photo

Vaccine center set for Erath

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Erath County Officials announced that a vaccination center will be set up in the former Stephenville JC Penney/ FFO Building (2900 W. Washington, Suite 92), and it is anticipated to be open today (Jan. 28) or tomorrow (Jan. 29).

Burn Ban lifted

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Following several days of rainfall, the Erath County Commissioners’ Court lifted the burn ban ordinance that was in effect for Erath County on Tuesday. Those who are wanting to burn are advised to use caution and call the Erath County Sheriff’s Office (965-3338) in advance. —Citizen staff report
Gene Robinson (left), Mario Cugini (center), Antonio Cugini (second from right) and Marc Langley (right) presented Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates with a drone and other equipment to help better protect lives in a meet-up on Jan. 20. The donation was facilitated through the Life in the Arena Foundation and the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program and partners, FoxFury Lighting Solutions and Loc8. | submitted photo

Gene Robinson (left), Mario Cugini (center), Antonio Cugini (second from right) and Marc Langley (right) presented Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates with a drone and other equipment to help better protect lives in a meet-up on Jan. 20. The donation was facilitated through the Life in the Arena Foundation and the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program and partners, FoxFury Lighting Solutions and Loc8. | submitted photo

ECSO gets SKY high donation

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Erath County Sheriff’s Office’s newest asset is able to travel at 42 miles per hour and see from the sky. That’s because an estimated $5,000 in equipment, including a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle, was donated to the department on Jan.