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News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Comanche County Museum launches summer activitiesThe Comanche County Museum has launched summer activities including an arts and crafts show from Thursday, June 26 through Thursday, July 10.All are invited to bring their homemade arts and crafts to display in the Comanche county Museum Show.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Thursday, June 26 ■ Mindful Makers: 2-3 p.m. Dublin Public Library (ages 8-14) FREE■ Yoga: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dublin Public Library FREEFriday, June 27■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The following first responder calls were made June 9–June 15. Local first responders handled 68 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 20 traffic stops.Dublin Police DepartmentJune 9A tree was down in the 400 block of Liberty Street blocking the road.
Market Day success

Market Day success

Market Day success

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A wide variety of vendors participated in the Saturday, June 21 Market Days at Wright Park in Dublin. Larry Stanford with the Stephenville Area Elk’s Lodge holds out homemade breakfast burritos as part of a fundraiser. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.
Arlene Henderson, a resident on Camden Street, was the first recipient of Revitalize Dublin’s new grant program. The grant was used for front porch repairs. Courtesy photo

Arlene Henderson, a resident on Camden Street, was the first recipient of Revitalize Dublin’s new grant program. The grant was used for front porch repairs. Courtesy photo

Revitalize Dublin awards first grant

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Revitalize Dublin is proud to announce the award of our very first grant to Arlene Henderson, a resident of Camden Street. Arlene learned about the grant program through her handyman and wasted no time applying.
Matt Stockman

Matt Stockman

First National Bank Board welcomes two new members

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Pat Leatherwood, Chairman of the Board has announced the election of Matt Stockman of De Leon, Texas and Kameron Mazurek of Comanche, Texas to the bank’s Board of Directors.
American Legion Post celebrates Flag Day

American Legion Post celebrates Flag Day

American Legion Post celebrates Flag Day

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240 Legionnaires, Unit 240 Auxiliary members, local Scouts and 2024-’25 deceased post everlasting next of Kin members, gathered at the historic American Legion building for Flag Day.
Participants enjoy a meal of apples, grilled cheese sandwiches and cheese poofs at the Double N Cowboy Church’s VBS held June 16-19. The True North-themed VBS featured crafts, games, meals, music, fun and lessons about Jesus. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Participants enjoy a meal of apples, grilled cheese sandwiches and cheese poofs at the Double N Cowboy Church’s VBS held June 16-19. The True North-themed VBS featured crafts, games, meals, music, fun and lessons about Jesus. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

God’s Creations lead to lessons about True North

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Kids enjoy a petting zoo provided by Brandi Hoffman at the Patrick Street Church of Christ’s Vacation Bible School. The VBS taught kids about God’s creations and was held June 18-20 featuring snacks, crafts, animal fun and of course, Bible lessons.
Dublin High School student Travis Spharler was recognized by the Dublin ISD School Board Monday, June 23 for his accomplishment at State in UIL Theatrical Design. He was awarded 12th in the State in both 1A and 3A divisions for his set design for the play 'Axoloris: the Musical.' He is accompanied by theatre teacher Aimee Spharler and High School Principal Norma Villicana-Arreguin. It is his second time at State in this division. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin High School student Travis Spharler was recognized by the Dublin ISD School Board Monday, June 23 for his accomplishment at State in UIL Theatrical Design. He was awarded 12th in the State in both 1A and 3A divisions for his set design for the play 'Axoloris: the Musical.' He is accompanied by theatre teacher Aimee Spharler and High School Principal Norma Villicana-Arreguin. It is his second time at State in this division. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

DISD beats averages, but vows work

Wyndi
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dublin ISD was higher than the state average in every category on the STAAR test than the state, except for one.With a lengthy agenda, DISD discussed the 2025 STAAR test results at its monthly school board meeting Monday, June 23.