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Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Valentine crafting event set Feb. 5 in DublinA Valentine Card Making event will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at Three Oaks Assisted Living for Senior Citizens, friends and family. Participants will be provided with all supplies and instruction on a choice of Valentine's Day cards to make.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The following first responder calls were made Jan. 19–Feb. 1. Local first responders handled 100 calls during this time frame and PD completed 15 traffic stops.Dublin PD Jan. 19There was an alarm at Dublin Family Medical Pharmacy back door.

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
While timely rains supported strong cotton yields in 2025, the upcoming season is beginning under La Niña conditions that have kept much of Texas warm and dry since the fall.
Brody Hurt and Alexa Rosalez were named Mr. and Mrs. LHS. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Brody Hurt and Alexa Rosalez were named Mr. and Mrs. LHS. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lingleville Homecoming 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Ladies of all ages embraced the opportunity to support Cross Timbers Family Services at the 6th annual Better Beginnings Brunch Saturday, Jan. 31 at Tarleton. The event showcased dark teal in honor of sexual assault awareness. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Ladies of all ages embraced the opportunity to support Cross Timbers Family Services at the 6th annual Better Beginnings Brunch Saturday, Jan. 31 at Tarleton. The event showcased dark teal in honor of sexual assault awareness. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

‘A life well lived is the best revenge': 6th annual event showcases survivor strength

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of sensitive topics including physical trauma, sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers.

Bradberry inspires in education

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Dublin, Erath and the state of Texas mourn the loss of a lifelong student and educator in Dr. Ronald Bradberry who passed away Monday, Feb. 2 at the age of 89.Bradberry held a storied career in education, helping to inspire and foster others in the career during his 36-year career at Tarleton.

County forms 391 group to aid in PUC talks

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Erath County has officially taken action to form a subregional planning commission with Somervell County otherwise known as a Chapter 391 Commission.
A drainage project associated with the Patrick Street reconstruction project is now taking place on Live Oak. Ben Pate | Courtesy photo

A drainage project associated with the Patrick Street reconstruction project is now taking place on Live Oak. Ben Pate | Courtesy photo

Business paths open as roadwork continues downtown

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Dublin community is encouraged to support downtown businesses as work continued in earnest this week following the movement of a water utility line that delayed drainage work at North Patrick and Live Oak.
Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Ethan Whitaker, Cody Maddux, and Riley Kemp under the direction of Blake Padgett represented Dublin FFA in the Tractor Technician Area contest. In the contest, groups take a test, problem solve, and work together to solve a set of issues with a specific tractor.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Ethan Whitaker, Cody Maddux, and Riley Kemp under the direction of Blake Padgett represented Dublin FFA in the Tractor Technician Area contest. In the contest, groups take a test, problem solve, and work together to solve a set of issues with a specific tractor.

Dublin FFA scores well in Tractor Technician Area contest

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Ethan Whitaker, Cody Maddux, and Riley Kemp under the direction of Blake Padgett represented Dublin FFA in the Tractor Technician Area contest. In the contest, groups take a test, problem solve, and work together to solve a set of issues with a specific tractor.