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Lion Cub Learning Academy to close

Wyndi
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Silence filled the air at the Monday, June 22 Dublin ISD school board meeting as the district reluctantly decided to close Lion Cub Learning Academy.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Wednesday, June 24 ■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E. Live Oak) FREE■ Crimes & Clues Book Club: 6 p.m.
Hogan Tournament First Place Kevin Brown, Randy Mann, Aaron Rodeffer. (Not shown, Justin Schultz.)

Hogan Tournament First Place Kevin Brown, Randy Mann, Aaron Rodeffer. (Not shown, Justin Schultz.)

Hogan tourney draws 90+

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The 17th annual Ben Hogan Legacy Tournament drew a staggering 92 players and more than 20 teams to PAR Country Club Friday, June 12 to the tournament benefiting the Ben Hogan Museum of Dublin.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Free microchip/vaccines AvailableFree Microchip and Vaccines will be offered to cats and dogs thanks to the nonprofit, Petco Love.The services will be offered at Erath County Human Society (891 East Road, Stephenville) on June 27 from noon - 5p.m., June 29 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m., June 30 from 2 p.m.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The following first responder calls were made June 15-June 22. Local first responders handled 78 calls during this time frame and PD completed 30 traffic stops.
Colton Williams works as a process operator at Dow Chemical. He is pictured with wife, Jillian and children, Addisyn and Mattilynn. Submitted photo

Colton Williams works as a process operator at Dow Chemical. He is pictured with wife, Jillian and children, Addisyn and Mattilynn. Submitted photo

Colton Williams

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Throughout his life, Colton Williams has worked hard to provide for those around him. In addition to his career at a chemical plant, Williams is also a volunteer firefighter in the Port Lavaca area, and enjoys feeding his family fresh vegetables from his oneacre garden.

Dublin Celebrates America250 set July 3

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Everyone is officially invited to the biggest birthday party ever, Dublin style.A huge town-wide block party will be held from 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 3 on the lawn of the Dublin Public Library.
Did You Know that the Family Tree

Did You Know that the Family Tree

Did You Know that the Family Tree has Rotten Fruit?

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Ahhh, every family has them, right? I’m speaking of that one in the family tree who has been labeled “the black sheep” of the family. This individual, for one reason or another, doesn’t conform to the rest of the family. They may have a criminal record, or have been addicted to drugs or alcohol.
The Dublin High School Class of 1961 held their 65th reunion at Granny Clark’s June 13, 2026. Class secretary Sha Ward Moffett was honored for her service to the class for all these years. Of the 66 who were involved with the class, 33 still survive. Mac McKinnon | submitted photo

The Dublin High School Class of 1961 held their 65th reunion at Granny Clark’s June 13, 2026. Class secretary Sha Ward Moffett was honored for her service to the class for all these years. Of the 66 who were involved with the class, 33 still survive. Mac McKinnon | submitted photo

Aging Matters

Amy Mcdonald
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A new(ish) sport has taken America by storm recently. Originally invented in 1965, pickleball has soared in popularity as the fastest growing sport in America for the past four years. Pickleball has proven to be not only an enjoyable pastime, but is also a boon for the aging.