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Cottonwood stages Faces of Easter

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Cottonwood Church reminded the faithful of the sacrifice and celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection during The Faces of Easter, an original theatrical presentation staged Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4.

Left, Chloe enjoys some time with the Easter bunny at Texas Sage’s Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4. It was her first Easter. Above, kids of all ages hunt through the grounds for egs at Texas Sage, located on Hwy. 6 in Dublin. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Here we go a hunting!

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Left, Chloe enjoys some time with the Easter bunny at Texas Sage’s Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4. It was her fi rst Easter. Above, kids of all ages hunt through the grounds for egs at Texas Sage, located on Hwy. 6 in Dublin.

Monte Thiebaud is retiring as president from Bank of Houston after working at the Dublin branch for 30 years. He has a total of 46 years in the local banking industry. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Monte Thiebaud retires after 46 years in banking

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Bank of Houston Dublin branch president and longtime community leader Monte Thiebaud retired Wednesday, March 31 after 30 consecutive years with the branch and 46 years in local banking.Thiebaud first joined the location in 1980 as he was finishing up at Tarleton.

Construction crews improve the roadway on Live Oak before it is reopened to the public. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Alternate routes set due to construction

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The downtown intersection returned to regular traffic lights and Patrick Street entrances were closed to several businesses as TxDOT crews finished paving in the 200 block of North Patrick last week and moved road repairs north on Dublin’s main street.

Old pic of Greens Creek Methodist

150 Years of Faith: Methodist congregation starts in Kiker cabin

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

On April 18, Greens Creek Methodist Church will celebrate their 150th anniversary. Greens Creek Methodist was organized on February 18, 1876, when a Sunday School was organized at the one room cabin of Civil War Captain Eli Roberson Kiker, on what is now known as the Mayfield Farm and Ranch.

1 arrested in fatal shooting

1 Arrested In Fatal Shooting Content Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

One person has been arrested in conjunction with a fatal shooting occurring over the weekend in Stephenville.According to information released by the Stephenville Police Department, at around midnight April 2, officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 300 block of South Lillian Avenue.

FFA Spring plant sale this weekend

Wyndi

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Regardless of rain or shine this weekend, beautiful blooms will be for sale at the Dublin FFA Spring Plant Sale.The event is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11 and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the FFA greenhouse located behind the Dublin High School.

Greens Creek Baptism photo

150 years of Faith: Baptist foundation tied to open porch

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

A multigenerational cornerstone of the community, Greens Creek Baptist will be celebrating its 150th birthday April 16.Everyone is invited to a special reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19 in the fellowship hall at the church.

Community Calendar graphic

Community Calendar

News Staff

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Wednesday, April 1 ■ 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 Thursday, April 2■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m.

Grand Jury indicts 11

Wyndi

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The following individuals were indicted by the Erath County Grand Jury Thursday, March 26.