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Rodeo set for next weekend

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Byrn Rodeo Productions and sponsor Triple Crown Ford are once again lighting up the City Park Arena with the annual UPRA/ CPRA sanctioned rodeo Aug. 2122, starting each night at 7:30 p.m.Formerly under the Diamond Cross banner, the 6th annual event promises entertainment for the whole family.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution were on hand at the Monday, Aug. 10 Dublin City Council meeting for the signing of a proclamation for Constitution Week Sept. 17-23. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution were on hand at the Monday, Aug. 10 Dublin City Council meeting for the signing of a proclamation for Constitution Week Sept. 17-23. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

City talks subdivision TIRZ

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The city of Dublin is pursuing research on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) in conjunction with a water line improvement project for the Emerald Ridge subdivision.At the Monday, Aug.

Burn Ban now in place

Wyndi
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A 90-day burn ban with welding restrictions is now in place for Erath County.The commissioners court enacted the burn ban Monday, Aug.

Sales tax holiday this weekend

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Texas families have a chance to save money on needed items during the sales tax holiday this weekend (Aug. 7-9).Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced families are expected to save an estimated $142.5 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
National exhibit on display at CTFAC Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council is hosting a traveling National exhibit called the 'Art of the Wish'. The exhibit features a variety of 'wishes' in art form celebrating creativity, community and the impact of a wish from the prospective of the elderly.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wednesday, August 5 ■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ Community breakfast/ Opening Convocation for DISD: 9 a.m. to noon Dublin Secondary Campus (2233 E. Hwy. 6)■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E.
Texas Car Detail hosts a business luncheon for its selection as July’s Business of the Month by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The business is owned and operated by Maria and Jaime Yepez and their family. For more information on the business and car detailing opportunities go to texascardetail.com, call 254-485-0368 or stop by 216 N. Patrick Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Texas Car Detail hosts a business luncheon for its selection as July’s Business of the Month by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The business is owned and operated by Maria and Jaime Yepez and their family. For more information on the business and car detailing opportunities go to texascardetail.com, call 254-485-0368 or stop by 216 N. Patrick Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Chamber honors Texas Car Detail as Business of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Texas Car Detail hosts a business luncheon for its selection as July’s Business of the Month by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The business is owned and operated by Maria and Jaime Yepez and their family. For more information on the business and car detailing opportunities go to texascardetail.
Dublin Junior High art teacher Skye Gaitan stands with Selene Moreno after the student was named the winner of an art contest, which allowed her drawing to become a mural. Gaitan encouraged Selene to enter after seeing her talent as an artist. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Junior High art teacher Skye Gaitan stands with Selene Moreno after the student was named the winner of an art contest, which allowed her drawing to become a mural. Gaitan encouraged Selene to enter after seeing her talent as an artist. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Incoming DJHS Selene Moreno art brought to life

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Incoming Dublin High School Freshman Selene Moreno signs her signature to a new mural in downtown Stephenville across from the Stephenville Police Department. Selene was the winner of a regional 9-1-1 art contest.
Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Executive Director Rick Taylor and volunteer Gaylene Rushfeldt pass out popsicles to children during a tour of the museum. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Executive Director Rick Taylor and volunteer Gaylene Rushfeldt pass out popsicles to children during a tour of the museum. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Learnin’ Learnin’ Learnin’ keep those kiddos learnin’

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Executive Director Rick Taylor and volunteer Gaylene Rushfeldt pass out popsicles to children during a tour of the museum.