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Turning Back the Pages

News Staff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

75 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1945 Community members were invited to the Proctor School for a night of “Fun and Entertainment For The Whole Farm Family” on December 3. The advertisement said that four new pictures would show, “including a comedy and Walt Disney Short.” Doors opened at 7:30.

Holiday Cares package announced

News Staff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Last week, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Holiday Comfort Food Care Package (CFCP) program, in partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association, to provide holiday meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas, while also supporting local restaurants.

HP moving to Texas

News Staff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will relocate its global headquarters to Spring, Texas from San Jose, California.

Brazos G seeking voting members

News Staff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group (Brazos G) is soliciting nominations for one (1) voting member representing Municipalities Interests and (1) voting member representing Water Districts Interest in the Brazos G Regional Water Planning Area (Brazos G RWPA).

Parade kicks off Christmas

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Thursday, Dec. 10 officially marks the return of Christmas to Dublin with the lighted Christmas Parade set for 6 p.m. that night. The tradition brings lots of opportunities to find the perfect gift as shops will be open, the Sr.

Early voting starts Dec. 9 in Runoff

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Early voting for the runoff special election for Texas Senate District 30 will begin Wednesday at the Erath County Courthouse. Voters will be deciding between Drew Springer and Shelly Luther for the vacated seat of Pat Fallon, who was recently elected in a bid for a U.S. Representative seat.

Volunteers at First Baptist Church (above) and Church for the Lost and Found (bottom) prepare Thanksgiving meals for Dublin families during Bushel of Blessing Thanksgiving morning. Message cards adorned the desserts listing the local churches that helped prepare the meal and offering words of hope. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Bushel feeds 600+ neighbors

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

During times of frustration and trouble, it can be difficult to remember things that make us grateful.

Dublin FFA sending team to state, places high at Area

News Staff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Dublin FFA is sending three to state competition after the Sr. FFA Radio Broadcasting team of Maggie Rollins, Joli St. Germain and Grace Luedke (left) placed 2nd out of 12 teams at the Area IV Leadership Development Events in Mineral Wells Nov. 23. Mariana Ortiz (center) also placed third in the Jr.

Erath County COVID report - Nov. 25, 2020

Weekly COVID Report - Nov. 26, 2020

News Staff

Friday, November 27, 2020

Erath County officials reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Wednesday night (Nov. 18). Sixteen of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, four were from Dublin and 7 were from rural parts of Erath County.

Unique process cleans crop water runoff

Kay Ledbetter

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Dairy manure is a natural crop fertilizer, and Texas A&M AgriLife scientists believe they have discovered a way to make sure that the valuable resource stays on crops where it is applied as a fertilizer, and out of waterways, where it is a potential pollutant.