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FD, PD battle Thursday at DQ to benefit children

Wyndi
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
It’s time to get your Blizzard on and to figure out once and for all who is better – police or fire?Miracle Treat Day, which will raise funds for Cook Children’s Medical Center, will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at the Dublin Dairy Queen.
Lee Leatherwood, left, and Ben Pate, right, are presented the Paul Harris Fellow by Dublin Rotary Board President Karen Wright at their Tuesday, July 22 weekly meeting. Submitted photo

Lee Leatherwood, left, and Ben Pate, right, are presented the Paul Harris Fellow by Dublin Rotary Board President Karen Wright at their Tuesday, July 22 weekly meeting. Submitted photo

Honoring fine fellows

Karen Wright
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The highest honor which can be bestowed by a Rotary club was presented to two Dublin men this week.Lee Leatherwood and Ben Pate were named Paul Harris Fellows, receiving lapel pins and certificates from incoming Dublin Rotary Club president Karen Wright.
Live music entertains crowds inside the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Saturday, July 26 for National Day of the Cowboy. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Live music entertains crowds inside the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Saturday, July 26 for National Day of the Cowboy. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Cowboy life on display in Dublin

Wyndi
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
History was made and revered at the annual National Day of the Cowboy celebration Saturday, July 26 in Dublin.Organizer Rick Taylor said overall the day was great and he hopes to grow the event when it returns the fourth Saturday in July next year.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
CTFAC hosts 'Under the July Sky' Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council is currently hosting a new gallery exhibit 'Under the July Sky' by artist Jo Ann Schulze.The exhibit will be open through July 31.The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
'The Thing' is one of the offerings at Shenanigans Irish Pub which is set to open Sept. 4 in downtown Dublin. The dish includes a Texas spin on corned beef and cabbage featuring a cornbread bun and tomatillo sauce. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

'The Thing' is one of the offerings at Shenanigans Irish Pub which is set to open Sept. 4 in downtown Dublin. The dish includes a Texas spin on corned beef and cabbage featuring a cornbread bun and tomatillo sauce. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Shenanigans answers pub prayers

Wyndi
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Dublin’s original Irish Pub, Shenanigans is now under construction and owners Mark and Mindy Gardner and Carmen and Karl Andersen are excited about what the future may hold.The pub will be located at 112 S. Grafton Street next to The Majestic, an upcoming old Hollywoodstyle event center.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Thursday, July 24■ Rock Painting Class: 1:30 p.m. The Legacy (830 S. Graham - Stephenville) FREE Friday, July 25■ Tranquil Tales with Annie: 10-11 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) FREE■ Manner Camp reception: 11 a.m. ladies, 3 p.m.

Response Reports

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
From Staff ReportsThe following first responder calls were made July 8–July 14. Local first responders handled 60 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 22 traffic stops.Dublin PD July 8There was a graveside funeral at Upper Greens Creek. They needed escort to the loop and then to CR 351.
An abundance of moisture in some areas has left producers fighting weeds that have outgrown the crop canopy. Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

An abundance of moisture in some areas has left producers fighting weeds that have outgrown the crop canopy. Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Scott Nolte, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension state weed specialist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Bryan-College Station, said widespread drought during previous seasons allowed producers to keep weed growth in check.