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Schedule At A Glance Thursday, June 22 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months- 10 a.m. ■ Story Time - 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club- 4 p.m.- Chess boards and timers will be set up for local teens/tweens who want to match wits in the classic game of strategy.
Jennifer Bunch and her wife, Shea

Jennifer Bunch and her wife, Shea

Where Are They Now? Jennifer Bunch

Jennifer Bunch’s life has not been easy, but she’s no quitter. Bunch grew up struggling with addiction.
Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Fenceline Chatter

Turf Loss This Spring Many people in Texas have wondered why they are losing so much turf this spring and whether take-all root rot is responsible. Despite having a mild spring with plenty of rain, many home lawns did not recover as in the past year.
Norm Gaudette, a U.S. Navy veteran, enjoys time at an air show with his son Paul at Dyess Air Force base. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Norm Gaudette, a U.S. Navy veteran, enjoys time at an air show with his son Paul at Dyess Air Force base. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A frustrating, fun trip with Dad

It says a lot about an event when you don’t regret going after waiting for an hour to get into and out of the parking lot. Dad and I were still able to say that about the Texas Air Show at the Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene though.
What’s the right amount of leaning in?

What’s the right amount of leaning in?

What’s the right amount of leaning in?

The phrase “lean in” may be a corporate buzzword, but it’s worth discussing. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg immortalized the phrase when she wrote a best-selling book entitled “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.” What does “lean in” actually mean? It’s all about posture.
Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

Diana Tarpley Rogers has spent her whole life proving people wrong. She was born with albinism and impaired vision, and some people in her life didn’t believe she’d ever have a career. “My greatest challenge has been showing people that I can do things even though I have limitations,” she said.

Vacation Bible School

‘No more pencils, No more books…’ I won’t share the last line of the children’s rhyme. Temperatures are souring into the 90’s and area children have started summer vacation. Our church is busy making plans for Vacation Bible School.
Little by Little

Little by Little

Little by Little

My great granddaughter turned three a few days ago, and as birthdays tend to do, it caused me to think about how time slips by so quickly.
Past presidents teach us to be wary of words

Past presidents teach us to be wary of words

Past presidents teach us to be wary of words

Have you ever heard of a politician who is short on words? A terse politician is about as common as a dancing potato, and as unelectable as a vampire who wants to raise taxes. Surely presidents of the past have something to say about words, right?
Library showcases Texas Writes!

Library showcases Texas Writes!

Library showcases Texas Writes!

A small group of enthusiastic writers descended on Dublin Public Library Saturday, June 4 as the Writers League of Texas and the Tocker Foundation presented a Texas Writes program.