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| submitted photo Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Texas during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 17.

| submitted photo Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Texas during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 17.

Abbott addresses vaccine

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
On Thursday, Dec. 17, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference where he provided an update on the statewide COVID-19 vaccine distribution at the UPS Distribution Center in Austin.

COVID Relief Bill passed

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The Federal government is providing more assistance to Americans and businesses in a second Coronavirus Relief Bill approved by Congress and the Senate Monday, capping off months of debate. The 5,593 page document and $900 billion bill was paired with a $1.

Springer picked for Senate District 30

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Erath County voters followed state voters in electing Drew Springer in the State Senate District 30 Runoff election Saturday. Springer drew 1,265 votes in Erath to Shelley Luther’s 1,085. On the state level, Springer received 56.5% of votes compared to Luther’s 43.

Citizen closed for Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The Dublin Citizen will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24 and re-open on Nov. 28 so that the staff may celebrate the Christmas holiday. The closure will not affect subscribers from receiving copies or the deadlines for the following edition. The Citizen wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Dublin Christian Women’s Job Corps volunteers were busy last week wrapping gifts for 51 children and seniors in need that were delivered Thursday. The organization was aided in its effort this year by Dollar General who provided some of the gifts through its toy drive. | submitted photos

Dublin Christian Women’s Job Corps volunteers were busy last week wrapping gifts for 51 children and seniors in need that were delivered Thursday. The organization was aided in its effort this year by Dollar General who provided some of the gifts through its toy drive. | submitted photos

Locals blessed by Angels

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Thanks to generous donations from the local community, The Christian Women’s Job Corps Transformation Pathway was able to deliver gifts to 51 Dublin children and 12 senior citizens Thursday as part of the annual Angel Tree program.
Dublin officers and other local law enforcement shared a special breakfast with 40 Erath County children at The Purple Goat Monday before taking them on a special shopping trip as part of the inaugural Shop with a Cop event. Cameron Ray | submitted photo

Dublin officers and other local law enforcement shared a special breakfast with 40 Erath County children at The Purple Goat Monday before taking them on a special shopping trip as part of the inaugural Shop with a Cop event. Cameron Ray | submitted photo

‘Shop’ brings smiles to kids, cops

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Dublin Police Department and other Erath County law agencies joined together Monday to bring Christmas to 40 Erath County children during the inaugural Shop With a Cop event. “I couldn’t be more proud to wear this uniform after being part of this event,” said Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray.
Erath County Report- Dec. 17, 2020

Erath County Report- Dec. 17, 2020

Weekly COVID Report - Dec. 18, 2020

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
Erath county officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases in the report from Thursday night. Ten of these cases were residents within the city limits of Stephenville, two were from Dublin and 19 were rural residents of the county.
Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Texas during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 17.

Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Texas during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 17.

Abbott addresses COVID-19 distribution

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
On Thursday, Dec. 17, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference where he provided an update on the statewide COVID-19 vaccine distribution at the UPS Distribution Center in Austin.

Tarleton pausing men’s games due to COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Tarleton men’s basketball is pausing all team activities as a result of COVID-19 protocols, head coach Billy Gillispie announced Monday. The Texans were scheduled to host Howard Payne on Thursday, Dec. 17 and McMurry on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Father Christmas

Father Christmas

Market Days

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Father Christmas (above) visited the Dublin Senior Citizens Taco Soup fundraiser during the Dublin Market Days Thursday night. Vendors were on hand in the evening for spectators who were downtown to see the lighted parade and Santa Claus. Sara Gann | Citizen staff photo